"I've always dreamed of being one of the greatest champions from Puerto Rico, like Wilfred Benitez and Felix Trinidad. I am on my way."

Miguel has already become Puerto Rico's biggest star currently in the ring. He won the WBO jr. welterweight world title in September, 2004, and made six successful title defenses before vacating the title to move up in weight. He won Puerto Rico's "Fighter of the Year" award in 2004 and 2005, and has become a strong draw at the gate.

HIs last two fights in Puerto Rico drew capacity crowds of 15,000. Miguel's fight at Madison Square Garden on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day parade in June drew over 14,000. Miguel also headlined at the Garden before the 2005 parade and drew over 10,000 fans.

He is experienced against very good opposition and has beaten former world champions DeMarcus Corley (TKO5), Randall Bailey (TKO6), Carlos Maussa (TKO8), and Cesar Bazan (TKO11). He has also beaten previously undefeated contenders Carlos Quintana (TKO5), Paulie Malignaggi (W12), Ricardo Torres (KO7), and Kelson Pinto (TKO6), as well as contenders Muhammad Abdulaev (TKO9), Victoriano Sosa (TKO4) and Lovemore Ndou (W12).