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Miguel Angel Cuello

1946 – 1999

Argentine boxer

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About Miguel Angel Cuello

Lived 1946 – 1999 (aged 53). Miguel Angel Cuello was an Argentine boxer.

Miguel Ángel Cuello (February 27, 1946 – September 14, 1999) was an Argentine professional boxer in the light heavyweight (175 lb) division. He was born in Elortondo, Santa Fe, Argentina.

Amateur career

Cuello represented Argentina as a light heavyweight at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. His results were:

Defeated Ottomar Sachse (East Germany) 4–1 Defeated Marin Culineac (Romania) TKO 2 Lost to Mate Parlov (Yugoslavia) walkover

Professional career

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.

Professional boxing record

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Important facts

Born
27 February 1946, Santa Fe
Birth century
20th century
Died
14 September 1999, Santa Fe Province
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
Argentina
Awards
WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion

People in Miguel Angel Cuello's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Miguel Angel Cuello?

Argentine boxer (1946-1999)

When was Miguel Angel Cuello born?

Miguel Angel Cuello was born on 27 February 1946 in Santa Fe.

When did Miguel Angel Cuello die?

Miguel Angel Cuello died on 14 September 1999 in Santa Fe Province.

What was Miguel Angel Cuello's occupation?

Miguel Angel Cuello was a boxer.

What nationality was Miguel Angel Cuello?

Miguel Angel Cuello was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Miguel Angel Cuello

· Wikidata: Q3312931

· DBpedia: Miguel Ángel Cuello

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