Acosta vs Abril

Who won Acosta vs Abril?

Richar Abril beat Miguel Acosta by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, at Arena Roberto Duran, Panama City.

The scorecards were announced as 113-112, 117-111, 115-111 in favor of winner Richar Abril.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Lightweight division, which meant the weight limit was 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 kg).

This contest was for the vacant WBA lightweight championship of the world.

Acosta vs Abril stats

Back in October 2011, Miguel Acosta stepped into the ring with a record of 29 wins, 4 losses, and 2  draws, 23 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Richar Abril made his way to the ring with a record of 16 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, with 8 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Acosta had a large advantage in power over Abril, boasting a 79% knockout percentage compared to Abril's 50%.

Miguel Acosta was the older man by 4 years, at 33 years old.

Abril had a height advantage of 2 inches over Acosta. That also extended to a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Miguel Acosta and Richar Abril fought out of an orthodox stance.

Acosta was the more experienced professional fighter, having had 16 more fights, and made his debut in 1999, 6 years and 1 month earlier than Abril, whose first professional fight was in 2005. He had fought 56 more professional rounds, totaling 212 compared to Abril's 156.

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