Crisanto España

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Crisanto España
Born (1964-10-25) October 25, 1964 (age 60)
Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Other namesClaws
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins31
Wins by KO25
Losses1

Crisanto España (born October 25, 1964, in Venezuela) is a former boxer who was the WBA welterweight champion of the world.

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Professional career

España fought out of Belfast, Northern Ireland and turned pro in 1984 after accumulating a 54-10 amateur record. España impressively won his first 30 fights, including the WBA Welterweight Title with an upset TKO in the 8th round over Meldrick Taylor in 1992. He successfully defended the title twice including against Panama's Rodolfo Aguilar, [1] before being stopped by Ike Quartey in the 11th round in 1994. [2] España fought only once more, in 1995 and retired with a record of 31-1-0 with 25 KOs.

Professional boxing record

32 fights31 wins1 loss
By knockout251
By decision50
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Win31–1Paul WesleyPTS6 (6)1995-03-18 Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Ireland
31Loss30–1 Ike Quartey TKO11 (12)1994-06-04 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, FranceLost WBA welterweight title
30Win30–0 Donovan Boucher TKO10 (12) Oct 9, 1993 Old Trafford, Manchester, England, U.K.Retained WBA welterweight title
29Win29–0Rodolfo AguilarUD12 (12)1993-05-05Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.Retained WBA welterweight title
28Win28–0 Meldrick Taylor TKO8 (12) Oct 31, 1992 Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, England, U.K.Won WBA welterweight title
27Win27–0David TaylorTKO7 (8)1992-07-03Pontault-Combault, France
26Win26–0Kevin Whaley ElTKO1 (?)1992-06-11 Pabellón de La Casilla, Bilbao, Spain
25Win25–0Hector Hugo VilteTKO7 (12)1991-11-13Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.Retained WBC International welterweight title
24Win24–0Newton BarnettRTD4 (8)1991-09-07Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
23Win23–0Larry McCallTKO4 (?)1991-05-30 Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, Spain
22Win22–0 Luis Santana UD12 (12)1991-02-12Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.Won vacant WBC International welterweight title
21Win21–0Luis MoraTKO7 (10)1990-10-30Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
20Win20–0Felix DubrayKO4 (8)1990-09-15Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
19Win19–0Francisco Bernabe BobadillaKO4 (10)1990-05-23 Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
18Win18–0Jorge HernandezTKO1 (6)1990-03-28 G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England, U.K.
17Win17–0Delfino MarinTKO6 (8)1990-02-21Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
16Win16–0 Lloyd Christie RTD3 (8)1989-12-13Sports Centre, Kirkby, England, U.K.
15Win15–0Mario MorenoDQ1 (?)1989-11-29Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
14Win14–0Carlos ZambranoTKO2 (?)1989-10-31Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
13Win13–0 Del Bryan PTS8 (8)1989-05-10 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, England, U.K.
12Win12–0Antonio CampbellTKO2 (8)1989-04-12Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
11Win11–0Judas ClotteyTKO2 (8)1989-03-08Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
10Win10–0Mike EssettTKO2 (8)1989-02-20NSC Grosvenor House, Mayfair, England, U.K.
9Win9–0Billy BuchananTKO3 (8)1989-01-25Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
8Win8–0Gary PembertonTKO1 (8)1988-12-14Sports Centre, Kirkby, England, U.K.
7Win7–0Simon EubanksTKO1 (8)1988-12-07Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
6Win6–0Dave PierrePTS6 (6)1988-10-19 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
5Win5–0Rolando RuizKO1 (6)1987-02-21 Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
4Win4–0Edgar RodriguezTKO3 (?)1985-09-07Caracas, Venezuela
3Win3–0Jorge MedinaTKO1 (?)1984-10-10Porlamar, Venezuela
2Win2–0Jose CamposTKO3 (?)1984-07-13Carúpano, Venezuela
1Win1–0Elias GonzalezTKO1 (?)1984-03-30Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela

Personal life

He has two children named; Crisanto and Nico Espana. His older brother Ernesto España was the World Boxing Association lightweight champion in 1979 and 1980.

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References

  1. "Names in the News". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  2. "Quartey Fighting for High Profile in U.S." The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Luis García
WBC International
welterweight champion

February 12, 1991 – 1992
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Grahame Cheney
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA welterweight champion
October 31, 1992 – June 4, 1994
Succeeded by