Marcela 'Tigresa' Acuña

Marcela 'Tigresa' Acuña

athlete Argentina

Marcela 'Tigresa' Acuña is a celebrated Argentine professional boxer known for her impressive career and significant contributions to women's boxing. Born in 1982 in the province of Buenos Aires, Acuña became the first female boxer to win a world championship in multiple weight classes, earning her the nickname 'Tigresa' due to her fierce fighting style and tenacity in the ring. Throughout her career, she captured several world titles, including the WBA and WBC championships, and is often regarded as one of the greatest female boxers in Argentine history. Acuña's rivalry with Alejandra 'Locomotora' Oliveras, particularly their iconic match in 2008, has been a highlight of her storied career, further solidifying her status as a trailblazer for women in sports.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
63,986
Power
494$
Sentiment
5.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 50,882,884 30,451 $350,000 209$
Honduras 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 9,904,608 6,697 $25,000 17$
Argentina 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 45,195,774 26,838 $450,000 267$
Totals 3 105,983,266 63,986 $825,000 493$
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Recent Mentions

Argentina Argentina: Marcela 'Tigresa' Acuña expressed her condolences on social media following the death of Alejandra Oliveras. 7

Clarín: un velatorio íntimo y un homenaje abierto al público

Honduras Honduras: Marcela 'Tigresa' Acuña is noted as another important figure in Argentine boxing who fought against Oliveras. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Locomotora Oliveras muere: Conmoción en Argentina

Colombia Colombia: Marcela 'Tigresa' Acuña is noted as perhaps the most famous Argentine female boxer in history, having fought against Oliveras. 5

El Tiempo: esto es lo que se sabe