Miguel Acosta (born April 20, 1978) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2016.
His nickname is "Aguacerito".
He is the former World Boxing Association lightweight champion.
Acosta turned professional in 1999 and compiled a record of 26-3-2 before knocking out Paulus Moses on May 29, 2010 to become the new WBA lightweight champion.
[1] However Acosta lost the title in his first official defense against Brandon Ríos on February 26, 2011.