Rafael Espinoza
Rafael Espinoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rafael Espinoza Zepeda April 21, 1994 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| 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 | 24 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
Rafael Espinoza Zepeda (born April 21, 1994) is a Mexican professional boxer. He has held the WBO Featherweight title since December 9 2023.
Professional career
Espinoza turned professional in 2013 and compiled a record of 23–0 before facing Robeisy Ramírez on December 9, 2023, for his WBO featherweight title. The then-unknown fighter scored an upset victory after winning the bout by majority decision, becoming the WBO featherweight champion.[1][2]
Professional boxing record
| 24 fights | 24 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 20 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Robeisy Ramírez | MD | 12 (12) | 2023-12-09 | Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S. | Won WBO featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Ally Mwerangi | KO | 2 (10) | 2023-07-15 | Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Rafael Rosas Ramirez | TKO | 3 (8) | 2023-03-25 | El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Orlando Garcia Guerrero | TKO | 1 (10) | 2022-11-19 | Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Gerardo Valenzuela Munoz | TKO | 1 (8) | 2022-06-25 | Palenque Fex, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Jose Gonzalez Ayala | KO | 3 (10) | 2022-04-02 | PALCCO, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Alie Laurel | KO | 1 (10) | 2022-02-19 | Plaza Monumental, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Aramis Solis | KO | 1 (6) | 2021-09-25 | Complejo Deportivo La Inalámbrica, Merida, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Carlos Ornelas | UD | 10 (10) | 2021-01-16 | Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Luis Guzman Rios | TKO | 2 (8) | 2020-06-27 | Gimnasio TV Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Diego Andrade Chavez | TKO | 5 (8) | 2018-07-07 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Cristian Cortes Gonzalez | TKO | 6 (6) | 2018-02-17 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Juan Jose Lopez Alcaraz | TKO | 6 (6) | 2017-12-09 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Mario Cruz | TKO | 6 (8) | 2016-10-29 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Jesus Marcelino Alvarez | KO | 2 (6) | 2016-07-23 | Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Eden Marquez | KO | 1 (6) | 2016-06-04 | Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Juan Jose Francisco Marquez Solano | KO | 1 (6) | 2016-03-12 | Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Karl Garcia | UD | 4 (4) | 2015-05-30 | Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Agapito Garcia | KO | 1 (6) | 2015-03-20 | Gimnacio Municipal de Box, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Bacasegua Luzania | KO | 3 (6) | 2014-11-07 | Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Victor Serrano Islas | TKO | 5 (6) | 2014-07-11 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Luis Macias | TKO | 2 (4) | 2013-11-01 | Auditorio Morelos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Oscar Pena | UD | 6 (6) | 2013-05-18 | Foro Polanco, Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Victor Valadez | TKO | 3 (?) | 2013-02-15 | El Gran Mexicano, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico |
See also
References
- ^ "Robeisy Ramirez falls to little-known Rafael Espinoza in stunning upset". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Rafael Espinoza Trades Knockdowns With Robeisy Ramirez, Takes Majority Decision To Win WBO Title". Boxingscene. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
External links
- Boxing record for Rafael Espinoza from BoxRec (registration required)