Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick vs Waldo Cortés-Acosta
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick
56-17-2Waldo Cortés-Acosta
17-2-0Physical Comparison
Waldo Cortés-Acosta has the height edge at 193cm vs 185cm for Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick — a 8cm difference that gives Cortés-Acosta the ability to fight behind range.
The reach belongs to Waldo Cortés-Acosta — 198cm vs 185cm for Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick, a 13cm advantage. Cortés-Acosta can use this to maintain distance and work behind the jab.
This is a |fighting_out_of = r vs orthodox matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Waldo Cortés-Acosta fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick brings a record of 56-17-2 across 75 professional bouts (75% win rate).Waldo Cortés-Acosta enters with 17-2-0 from 19 fights (89% win rate).
Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick has the experience edge with 75 bouts compared to 19 — that's 56 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Waldo Cortés-Acosta carries the heavier hands with a 53% stoppage rate vs 5% for Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick. Cortés-Acosta is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Key Factors
Kilpatrick's Path to Victory
- • Lean on greater experience (75 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Cortés-Acosta's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Look for the stoppage (53% KO rate)
- • Higher win percentage (89% vs 75%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick vs Waldo Cortés-Acosta — FAQ
- What are Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick's and Waldo Cortés-Acosta's records?
- Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick is 56-17-2 (3 KOs). Waldo Cortés-Acosta is 17-2-0 (9 KOs).
- Who is taller — Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick or Waldo Cortés-Acosta?
- Waldo Cortés-Acosta is taller at 193cm vs 185cm — a 8cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick or Waldo Cortés-Acosta?
- Waldo Cortés-Acosta has a longer reach at 198cm vs 185cm — a 13cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Waldo Cortés-Acosta has the higher KO rate at 53% compared to Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick's 5%.