Lupe Aquino
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Isaias Guadalupe Aquino was a professional boxer
(170 cm height) in the super welterweight (154lb
) division.
Aquino, known as "Lupe", turned pro in 1981 and won the WBC Light Middleweight Title in 1987 with a decision over Duane Thomas
. He lost the title in his first defense via a close decision to Gianfranco Rosi
. In 1988 Aquino took on John David Jackson for the inaugural WBO Light Middleweight Title. In the fight, Aquino was put down in 1st and retired after the 7th round. Aquino continued to fight until 1999 but never again challenged for a major title.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
(170 cm height) in the super welterweight (154lb
Pound (mass)
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) division.
Aquino, known as "Lupe", turned pro in 1981 and won the WBC Light Middleweight Title in 1987 with a decision over Duane Thomas
Duane Thomas
Duane Julius Thomas is a former American football running back in the National Football League who played four seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins from 1970 to 1974....
. He lost the title in his first defense via a close decision to Gianfranco Rosi
Gianfranco Rosi
Gianfranco Rosi was an Italian boxer at middleweight.- Professional career :Rosi turned pro in 1979 and won the WBC Light Middleweight Title in 1987 by decisioning Lupe Aquino. He lost the belt in 1988 when he was dominated by Donald Curry...
. In 1988 Aquino took on John David Jackson for the inaugural WBO Light Middleweight Title. In the fight, Aquino was put down in 1st and retired after the 7th round. Aquino continued to fight until 1999 but never again challenged for a major title.