Arturo Morua (born 3 May 1978) is a Mexican professional

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. Arturo is a former WBA Fedecentro, WBO Latino, and WBO Inter-Continental

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Champion. Morua has fought numerous times on Telefutura and

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Professional career

In October 2001, Morua took on hard hitting, Cosme Rivera (21-6-2) and defeated him by UD12 to win the WBA Fedecentro Light Welterweight Title.

WBC Light Welterweight Championship

In his first title attempt Arturo would lose a tough fight to WBC Champion

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WBO Light Welterweight Championship

Arturo then lost a twelve-round decision to WBO Champion Ricardo Torres. Morua holds wins over great fighters like

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, Omar Gabriel Weis, and Cosme Rivera.

Professional record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Morua, Arturo Boxers from Guadalajara, Jalisco Welterweight boxers 1978 births Living people Mexican male boxers