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 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 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. Before turning professional, Rafael Espinoza amassed only 11 amateur fights in his entire amateur career. [1][2]
Professional boxing record[edit]
| 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 (4) | 2013-02-15 | El Gran Mexicano, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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[edit]
- Boxing record for Rafael Espinoza from BoxRec (registration required)