Aquiles Guzman is a former Venezuelan professional boxer

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...

. He is a former World Boxing Association

World Boxing Association

The World Boxing Association is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level. It was previously known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962...

 (WBA) flyweight

Flyweight

Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb but above 108 lb .-Professional boxing:...

 (112 lb

Pound (mass)

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) champion.

Professional career

Guzman turned professional in 1985 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1992 with an upset decision win over Yong-Kang Kim

Yong-Kang Kim

Yong-Kang Kim is a former professional boxer in the flyweight division.- Pro career :...

. He lost the belt in his first defense to David Griman

David Griman

David Griman is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association flyweight champion.- Amateur highlights :...

 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.

Trivia

Guzman is the only world champion to ever have finished his career with a losing record, retiring in 2001 with a record of 13-14-3 with 8 KO.

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