Louie Espinoza
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Nickname
SharpshooterBornLouie Espinoza
May 12, 1962
May 12, 1962
Winkelman, Arizona, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Sharpshooter |
| Born | Louie Espinoza May 12, 1962 Winkelman, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 66 |
| Wins | 52 |
| Win by KO | 44 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 2 |
Louie Espinoza (born May 12, 1962) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He now resides in Chandler, Arizona.[citation needed]
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.