Miguel Ángel Cuello

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Miguel Ángel Cuello (February 27, 1946 – September 14, 1999) was an Argentine 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 fights 21 wins 1 loss
By knockout 20 1
By decision 1 0
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Loss 21–1   Mate Parlov KO 9 (15) 1978-01-07   Palazzo Dello Sport, Milan Lost WBC Light heavyweight title
Win 21–0   Jesse Burnett TKO 9 (15) 1977-05-21   Stade Louis II, Fontvieille Won vacant WBC Light heavyweight title
Win 20–0   Kurt Luedecke TKO 1 (10) 1976-10-28   Milan
Win 19–0   Wayne McGee TKO 4 (10) 1976-10-01   Palazzo Dello Sport, Milan
Win 18–0   Mario Almanzo KO 2 (10) 1976-04-02   Kiel
Win 17–0   Ray Anderson KO 6 (10) 1976-02-20   Sporthalle, Alsterdorf
Win 16–0   Phil Matthews KO 2 (10) 1976-02-09   Palais des Sports, Paris
Win 15–0   Billy Freeman TKO 2 (10) 1975-12-13   Nouvelle Hippodrome, Paris
Win 14–0   Ivan Ramon Rojas KO 4 (12) 1975-10-10   Rosario
Win 13–0   Roberto Gustavo Aguilar KO 3 (12) 1975-06-13   Venado Tuerto
Win 12–0   Raul Arturo Loyola RTD 4 (12) 1975-03-07   Cordoba
Win 11–0   Guillermo Aguirrezabala RTD 1 (10) 1974-12-11   Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win 10–0   Roberto Gustavo Aguilar KO 2 (10) 1974-09-27   San Juan
Win 9–0   Roberto Gustavo Aguilar TKO 5 (10) 1974-07-10   Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win 8–0   Luis O Colen KO 1 (10) 1974-06-07   San Juan
Win 7–0   Ivan Ramon Rojas KO 2 (10) 1974-04-19   Venado Tuerto
Win 6–0   Simeon G Gallardo KO 2 (10) 1973-12-12   Salta
Win 5–0   Juan Aguilar PTS 10 (10) 1973-11-24   Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win 4–0   Simeon G Gallardo KO 2 (6) 1973-11-10   Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win 3–0   Carlos A Santagada KO 2 (6) 1973-10-20   Venado Tuerto
Win 2–0   Adolfo Jorge Cardozo TKO 2 (6) 1973-08-25   Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Win 1–0   Ivan Ramon Rojas KO 2 (6) 1973-07-25   Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires Professional 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