Rafael Espinoza
Rafael Espinoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rafael Espinoza Zepeda April 21, 1994 |
| Other names | El Divino |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
Rafael Espinoza Zepeda (born April 21, 1994) is a Mexican professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight title since December 2023.
Professional career
[edit]Espinoza turned professional in 2013 and compiled a record of 23–0. Before turning professional, Rafael Espinoza amassed only 11 amateur fights in his entire amateur career.[1][2]
WBO Featherweight Champion
[edit]Espinoza vs. Ramírez
[edit]On December 9, 2023, at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Espinoza defeated Robeisy Ramírez in a major upset by majority decision to become a new WBO featherweight champion.[3]
Espinoza vs. Chirino
[edit]Espinoza was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBO featherweight title against Sergio Chirino on June 21, 2024, at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.[4] He won the fight by TKO in the fourth round, dropping the challenger three times in the first, third and fourth rounds.[5][6]
Espinoza vs. Ramírez 2
[edit]Espinoza is scheduled to face Robeisy Ramírez in a rematch at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ on December 7, 2024.[7]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 25 fights | 25 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 21 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Sergio Chirino Sanchez | TKO | 4 (12) | Jun 21, 2024 | Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBO featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Robeisy Ramírez | MD | 12 | Dec 9, 2023 | Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S. | Won WBO featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Ally Mwerangi | KO | 2 (10) | Jul 15, 2023 | Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Rafael Rosas Ramirez | TKO | 3 (8) | Mar 25, 2023 | El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Orlando Garcia Guerrero | TKO | 1 (10) | Nov 19, 2022 | Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Gerardo Valenzuela Munoz | TKO | 1 (8) | Jun 25, 2022 | Palenque Fex, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Jose Gonzalez Ayala | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 2, 2022 | PALCCO, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Alie Laurel | KO | 1 (10) | Feb 19, 2022 | Plaza Monumental, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Aramis Solis | KO | 1 (6) | Sep 25, 2021 | Complejo Deportivo La Inalámbrica, Merida, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Carlos Ornelas | UD | 10 | Jan 16, 2021 | Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Luis Guzman Rios | TKO | 2 (8) | Jun 27, 2020 | Gimnasio TV Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Diego Andrade Chavez | TKO | 5 (8) | Jul 7, 2018 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Cristian Cortes Gonzalez | TKO | 6 (6) | Feb 17, 2018 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Juan Jose Lopez Alcaraz | TKO | 6 (6) | Dec 9, 2017 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Mario Cruz | TKO | 6 (8) | Oct 29, 2016 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Jesus Marcelino Alvarez | KO | 2 (6) | Jul 23, 2016 | Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Eden Marquez | KO | 1 (6) | Jun 4, 2016 | Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Juan Jose Francisco Marquez Solano | KO | 1 (6) | Mar 12, 2016 | Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Karl Garcia | UD | 4 | May 30, 2015 | Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Agapito Garcia | KO | 1 (6) | Mar 20, 2015 | Gimnacio Municipal de Box, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Bacasegua Luzania | KO | 3 (6) | Nov 7, 2014 | Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Victor Serrano Islas | TKO | 5 (6) | Jul 11, 2014 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Luis Macias | TKO | 2 (4) | Nov 1, 2013 | Auditorio Morelos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Oscar Pena | UD | 6 | May 18, 2013 | Foro Polanco, Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Victor Valadez | TKO | 3 (4) | Feb 15, 2013 | El Gran Mexicano, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Robeisy Ramirez falls to little-known Rafael Espinoza in stunning upset". ESPN. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Rafael Espinoza Trades Knockdowns With Robeisy Ramirez, Takes Majority Decision To Win WBO Title". Boxingscene. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Espinoza rocks Ramirez, takes belt in huge upset". ESPN.com. 10 December 2023.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (10 May 2024). "Rafael Espinoza faces Sergio Chirino in Las Vegas in June". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (22 June 2024). "Rafael Espinoza drops & stops Sergio Chirino to retain title". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ "Rafael Espinoza Destroys Sergio Chirino In 4th Round Knockout - Boxing Results - Latest Boxing News". www.boxing247.com. 22 June 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (16 October 2024). "Rafael Espinoza vs Robeisy Ramirez rematch set for Navarrete-Valdez 2 co-feature". FIGHTMAG.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Rafael Espinoza from BoxRec (registration required)
- Rafael Espinoza - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live