Aquiles Guzmán
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | El Tanquecito (The Little Tank) |
| Nationality |  Venezuelan |
| Born | Aquiles José Guzmán Matute April 13, 1965 Anzoátegui, Venezuela |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Win by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Aquiles José Guzmán Matute. (born April 13, 1965) is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.
Professional career
[edit]Guzmán turned professional in 1985. His second opponent as a professional boxer, Gregorio Padrino, died two days after their bout as a consequence of the blows received in it.[1] Guzman continued on and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1992 with an upset decision win over Yong-Kang Kim. He lost the belt in his first defense to David Grimán by decision (scoring of judges) in 1994. He later challenged Saen Sor Ploenchit, Alimi Goitia, and Yokthai Sithoar for their respective belts but lost each fight. He is one of only 2 world champions in history to retire with an even record, the other being Juan Polo Perez. Some sources report his record as 13-14-3 which would make him 1 of only 3 world champions to retire with a losing record along with Jimmy Reagan and Francisco Quiroz.
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 31 fights | 14 wins | 14 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 4 |
| By decision | 6 | 10 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Loss | 14–14–3 | Edison Torres | TKO | 4 | 9 Sep 2001 | Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela | |
| 30 | Win | 14–13–3 | Presley Sandoval | TKO | 5 | 5 May 2001 | Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela | |
| 29 | Loss | 13–13–3 | Rafael Márquez | RTD | 6 (12), 3:00 | 16 Dec 2000 | Fórum Bicentenario, Maracay, Venezuela | For vacant WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title |
| 28 | Loss | 13–12–3 | Gilberto González | TKO | 6 (12) | 27 Sep 1997 | Gimnasio José Beracasa, Caracas, Venezuela | For WBA Fedelatin flyweight title |
| 27 | Loss | 13–11–3 | Yokthai Sithoar | UD | 12 | 1 Mar 1997 | Chachoengsao Stadium, Chachoengsao, Thailand | For WBA super flyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 13–10–3 | Leo Gámez | PTS | 12 | 7 Oct 1996 | Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela | Won vacant WBA Fedelatin flyweight title |
| 25 | Loss | 12–10–3 | Adonis Cruz | PTS | 10 | 30 Mar 1996 | Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 24 | Loss | 12–9–3 | Alimi Goitia | TKO | 5 (12), 2:48 | 25 Nov 1995 | Marina Bay Hotel, Porlamar, Venezuela | For WBA super flyweight title |
| 23 | Win | 12–8–3 | Rafael Castro | TKO | 8 | 26 Aug 1995 | Cartagena, Bolívar Department, Colombia | |
| 22 | Loss | 11–8–3 | Leo Gámez | PTS | 12 | 20 May 1995 | La Asunción, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela | For vacant WBA Fedelatin flyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 11–7–3 | Rafael Castro | PTS | 10 | 22 Apr 1995 | Maiquetía, Vargas, Venezuela | |
| 20 | Win | 10–7–3 | Saúl Guaza | PTS | 10 | 6 Aug 1994 | Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela | |
| 19 | Loss | 9–7–3 | Saen Sor Ploenchit | MD | 12 | 12 Jun 1994 | Watthana Nakhon, Sa Kaeo, Thailand | For WBA flyweight title |
| 18 | Wim | 9–6–3 | Róbinson Quiróz | TKO | 6 | 24 Jul 1993 | El Tigre, Anzoátegui, Venezuela | |
| 17 | Win | 8–6–3 | Sixto Jaramillo | TKO | 7 | 25 May 1993 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 16 | Loss | 7–6–3 | David Grimán | UD | 12 | 15 Dec 1992 | Gimnasio José Beracasa, Caracas, Venezuela | Lost WBA flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 7–5–3 | Kim Yong-kang | UD | 12 | 26 Sep 1992 | Pohang Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea | Won WBA flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 6–5–3 | Iván Morales | TKO | 10 (12) | 29 Feb 1992 | Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela | Won inaugural WBA Fedelatin flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 5–5–3 | José G. Castillo | TKO | 3 | 21 Dec 1991 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 12 | Win | 4–5–3 | Edison Torres | TKO | 6 (12) | 27 Sep 1991 | Rosario, Zulia, Venezuela | Won Venezuelan flyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 3–5–3 | Orlando Maestre | TKO | 6 | 23 Aug 1991 | Petare, Miranda, Venezuela | |
| 10 | Loss | 2–5–3 | Domingo Sosa | PTS | 10 | 19 Dec 1989 | Willemstad, Curaçao | |
| 9 | Draw | 2–4–3 | Juan Blanco | PTS | 6 | 10 Oct 1987 | Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela | |
| 8 | Win | 2–4–2 | Carlos Pérez | PTS | 6 | 18 Jul 1987 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela | |
| 7 | Draw | 1–4–2 | Juan Blanco | PTS | 6 | 23 Jun 1987 | Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela | |
| 6 | Loss | 1–4–1 | Carlos Alberto Rodríguez | PTS | 6 | 21 Mar 1987 | Palo Verde, Sucre, Venezuela | |
| 5 | Loss | 1–3–1 | Luis Malave | PTS | 4 | 15 Dec 1986 | Carrizal, Miranda, Venezuela | |
| 4 | Loss | 1–2–1 | Jesús Rojas | PTS | 6 | 22 Sep 1986 | Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela | |
| 3 | Loss | 1–1–1 | Victoriano Hernández | PTS | 6 | 19 May 1986 | Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela | |
| 2 | Win | 1–0–1 | Gregorio Padrino | UD | 4 | 21 Mar 1986 | Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia, Venezuela | |
| 1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | José G. Castillo | PTS | 4 | 17 Jul 1985 | Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Aquiles Guzmán from BoxRec (registration required)
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