Arturo Morua (born 3 May 1978) is a Mexican professional boxer. Arturo is a former WBA Fedecentro, WBO Latino, and WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Champion. Morua has fought numerous times on Telefutura and Telemundo.[1]
Arturo Morua | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 May 1978 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Other names | El Silencioso |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight Light welterweight |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career edit
In October 2001, Morua took on hard hitting, Cosme Rivera (21-6-2) and defeated him by UD12 to win the WBA Fedecentro Light Welterweight Title.
WBC Light Welterweight Championship edit
In his first title attempt Arturo would lose a tough fight to WBC Champion Junior Witter.[2]
WBO Light Welterweight Championship edit
Arturo then lost a twelve-round decision to WBO Champion Ricardo Torres.[3]
Morua holds wins over great fighters like Emanuel Augustus, Omar Gabriel Weis, and Cosme Rivera.
Professional record edit
References edit
- ^ "Omar Weis/Arturo Morua New Headliner for SOLO BOXEO Sept. 10". www.eastsideboxing.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "Arturo Morua v Junior Witter | Live Boxing News & Results Streams Betting Stats". Archived from the original on 2011-05-11. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ^ "Ricardo Torres vs. Arturo Morua - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Arturo Morua from BoxRec (registration required)