Louie Espinoza

Not to be confused with the Filipino boxer Luisito Espinosa.

Louie Espinoza (born May 12, 1962) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He now resides in Chandler, Arizona.^{[citation needed]}

Louie Espinoza
Born	Louie Espinoza (1962-05-12) May 12, 1962 (age 63) Winkelman, Arizona, U.S.
Other names	Sharpshooter
Statistics
Weight(s)	Super bantamweight Featherweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	66
Wins	52
Wins by KO	44
Losses	12
Draws	2

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.

External links

• Boxing record for Louie Espinoza from BoxRec (registration required)

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