Undefeated Juan Diaz unifies his WBA Lightweight title with the WBO version held by Acelino Freitas when he makes the Brazilian knockout artist quit on his stool. Fighting at a furious pace, Freitas jumps out to an early lead, but Diaz walks through his heavy thunder to apply relentless pressure. Diaz shakes Freitas up with a combination in the fifth round and continues to come at the Argentine until the WBO Champion lets his corner know he has had enough at the end of the eighth round. Following his second in-ring surrender, Freitas retires from boxing once more.

Once & For Brawl: Acelino Freitas vs. Juan Diaz

Following his upset of Erik Morales, Zahir Raheem gets an opportunity at the WBO Lightweight title against former champion Acelino Freitas. In a highly competitive clash of styles, Freitas gets the nod on two of three judges' scorecards to reclaim the title he lost to Diego Corrales two years earlier.

Acelino Freitas vs. Zahir Raheem

Freitas quits in the tenth after enduring a vicious beating from Corrales in the first defense of his WBO lightweight title. The loss was the first of Freitas's career.

Once & For Brawl: Acelino Freitas vs. Juan Diaz

Acelino Freitas vs. Zahir Raheem

Dangerous Intentions: Acelino Freitas vs. Diego Corrales

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