Argentine challenger Jose Hugo Acevedo became the new World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental Welterweight champion when he dethroned Lucas Migotti on Saturday, November 23, at the Palais Des Sports in Lattes, France.
19-year-old Migotti, who won the title last June, was making his first defense against the very experienced Acevedo (30), a former Argentina national and South American champion.
In a taxing and entertaining fight, “Chinito” Acevedo prevailed when Migotti didn’t come out for the tenth and final round, making him the winner by technical knockout.
The new WBF champion is now 16-6-3 (9) since turning pro in 2016. Migotti, a pro since March of last year, drops to 9-2 (5), but has plenty of time to rebound.
The fight was the main event of a show presented by Boxing Club Montpellierain.
