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Louie Espinoza

Louie Espinoza
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Real nameLouie Espinoza
Nickname(s)Sharpshooter
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
NationalityUnited States American
BornMay 12, 1962
Winkelman, Arizona, USA
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights66
Wins52
Wins by KO44
Losses12
Draws2
No contests0

Louie Espinoza (born May 12, 1962 in Globe, Arizona) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He now resides in Chandler, Arizona.

Espinoza turned pro in 1982 and won the Vacant WBA Super Bantamweight Title in 1987 by defeating Tommy Valoy, becoming the first world champion boxer from Arizona in history. He defended the title twice before losing it to Julio Gervacio later that year. In 1989 he took on IBF Featherweight Title holder Jorge Páez but came up short in a draw. He won the WBO Featherweight Title later that year by beating Maurizio Stecca by TKO, but lost the belt the following year in a close decision loss in a rematch with Páez.

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Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Daniel Zaragoza
NABF Super Bantamweight Champion
April 8, 1988 – May 27, 1988
Succeeded by
Jesus Poll
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Victor Callejas
WBA Super Bantamweight Champion
January 16, 1987 - November 28, 1987
Succeeded by
Julio Gervacio
Preceded by
Maurizio Stecca
WBO featherweight champion
November 11, 1989 - April 7, 1990
Succeeded by
Jorge Páez


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