Miguel Ángel Cuello (February 27, 1946 – September 14, 1999) was an Argentinian professional boxer in the light heavyweight (175 lb) division. He was born in Elortondo, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Miguel Ángel Cuello | |
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Real name | Miguel Angel Cuello |
Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | (1946-02-27)February 27, 1946 Santa Fe, Argentina |
Died | September 14, 1999(1999-09-14) (aged 53) Santa Fe, Argentina |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 22 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 20 |
Losses | 1 |
Cuello represented Argentina as a light heavyweight at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. His results were:[1]
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.
22 fights | 21 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 20 | 1 |
By decision | 1 | 0 |
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 21–1 | ![]() |
KO | 9 (15) | 1978-01-07 | ![]() |
Lost WBC Light heavyweight title |
Win | 21–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (15) | 1977-05-21 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC Light heavyweight title |
Win | 20–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (10) | 1976-10-28 | ![]() |
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Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10) | 1976-10-01 | ![]() |
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Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | 1976-04-02 | ![]() |
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Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
KO | 6 (10) | 1976-02-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | 1976-02-09 | ![]() |
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Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (10) | 1975-12-13 | ![]() |
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Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (12) | 1975-10-10 | ![]() |
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Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12) | 1975-06-13 | ![]() |
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Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 4 (12) | 1975-03-07 | ![]() |
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Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 1 (10) | 1974-12-11 | ![]() |
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Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | 1974-09-27 | ![]() |
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Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10) | 1974-07-10 | ![]() |
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Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10) | 1974-06-07 | ![]() |
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Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | 1974-04-19 | ![]() |
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Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10) | 1973-12-12 | ![]() |
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Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 (10) | 1973-11-24 | ![]() |
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Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6) | 1973-11-10 | ![]() |
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Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6) | 1973-10-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6) | 1973-08-25 | ![]() |
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Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6) | 1973-07-25 | ![]() |
Professional debut |
Achievements | ||
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Vacant Title last held by John Conteh |
WBC light-heavyweight champion May 21, 1977 – January 7, 1978 |
Succeeded by |