Miguel Ángel Cuello

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Miguel Ángel Cuello (February 27, 1946 – September 14, 1999) was an Argentinian professional boxer in the light heavyweight (175 lb) division. He was born in Elortondo, Santa Fe, Argentina.

Miguel Ángel Cuello
Miguel Ángel Cuello
Born
Miguel Angel Cuello

(1946-02-27)February 27, 1946
Santa Fe, Argentina
DiedSeptember 14, 1999(1999-09-14) (aged 53)
Santa Fe, Argentina
NationalityArgentina Argentine
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins21
Wins by KO20
Losses1

Amateur career

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Cuello represented Argentina as a light heavyweight at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. His results were:[1]

Professional career

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Cuello turned professional in 1973 after a successful amateur career and won the vacant WBC Light Heavyweight title in 1977 with a KO over Jesse Burnett. He lost the title in his first defense against Mate Parlov by KO. He retired after the loss, the only professional loss of his career.

Professional boxing record

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22 fights21 wins1 loss
By knockout201
By decision10
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss21–1 Mate ParlovKO9 (15)1978-01-07 Palazzo Dello Sport, MilanLost WBC Light heavyweight title
Win21–0 Jesse BurnettTKO9 (15)1977-05-21 Stade Louis II, FontvieilleWon vacant WBC Light heavyweight title
Win20–0 Kurt LuedeckeTKO1 (10)1976-10-28 Milan
Win19–0 Wayne McGeeTKO4 (10)1976-10-01 Palazzo Dello Sport, Milan
Win18–0 Mario AlmanzoKO2 (10)1976-04-02 Kiel
Win17–0 Ray AndersonKO6 (10)1976-02-20 Sporthalle, Alsterdorf
Win16–0 Phil MatthewsKO2 (10)1976-02-09 Palais des Sports, Paris
Win15–0 Billy FreemanTKO2 (10)1975-12-13 Nouvelle Hippodrome, Paris
Win14–0 Ivan Ramon RojasKO4 (12)1975-10-10 Rosario
Win13–0 Roberto Gustavo AguilarKO3 (12)1975-06-13 Venado Tuerto
Win12–0 Raul Arturo LoyolaRTD4 (12)1975-03-07 Cordoba
Win11–0 Guillermo AguirrezabalaRTD1 (10)1974-12-11 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win10–0 Roberto Gustavo AguilarKO2 (10)1974-09-27 San Juan
Win9–0 Roberto Gustavo AguilarTKO5 (10)1974-07-10 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win8–0 Luis O ColenKO1 (10)1974-06-07 San Juan
Win7–0 Ivan Ramon RojasKO2 (10)1974-04-19 Venado Tuerto
Win6–0 Simeon G GallardoKO2 (10)1973-12-12 Salta
Win5–0 Juan AguilarPTS10 (10)1973-11-24 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win4–0 Simeon G GallardoKO2 (6)1973-11-10 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win3–0 Carlos A SantagadaKO2 (6)1973-10-20 Venado Tuerto
Win2–0 Adolfo Jorge CardozoTKO2 (6)1973-08-25 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win1–0 Ivan Ramon RojasKO2 (6)1973-07-25 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos AiresProfessional debut

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Miguel Ángel Cuello Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
John Conteh
WBC light-heavyweight champion
May 21, 1977 – January 7, 1978
Succeeded by