Professional career

Acevedo's professional career began in March 1940 and ended in June 1951. Acevedo's official record at his retirement was 50 wins (19 by knockout

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) and 20 losses, although it is not known how many unsanctioned fights may have been excluded from his official record. Along the way Acevedo fought a number of notable opponents, including Jackie Graves

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, Sandy Saddler

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, Corky Gonzales, Glen Flanagan

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, Charley Riley

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, Willie Pep

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, Phil Terranova

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, Kid Gavilan

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, Redtop Davis

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, and others with equally stellar records. Charley Riley recalled later that he had never been hit harder than he was by Acevedo.