Rafael Espinoza

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Rafael Espinoza
Born
Rafael Espinoza Zepeda

(1994-04-21) April 21, 1994 (age 30)
Other namesEl Divino
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins26
Wins by KO22

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.

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Professional career

Espinoza turned professional in 2013 and compiled a record of 24–0. Before turning professional, Rafael Espinoza amassed only 11 amateur fights in his entire amateur career. [2] [3]

WBO Featherweight Champion

Espinoza vs. Ramírez

On December 9, 2023, at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Espinoza defeated Robeisy Ramírez in a major upset by majority decision to become a new WBO featherweight champion. [4]

Espinoza vs. Chirino

Espinoza was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBO featherweight title against Sergio Chirino on June 21, 2024, at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. [5] He won the fight by TKO in the fourth round, dropping the challenger three times in the first, third and fourth rounds. [6] [7]

Espinoza vs. Ramírez 2

Espinoza defeated Robeisy Ramírez by TKO after six rounds when Ramírez sustained an eye injury during a rematch at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ on December 7, 2024. [8]

Professional boxing record

26 fights26 wins0 losses
By knockout220
By decision40
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Win26–0 Robeisy Ramírez TKO6 (12), 2:427 Dec 2024 Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Retained WBO featherweight title
25Win25–0Sergio Chirino SanchezTKO4 (12)Jun 21, 2024 Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBO featherweight title
24Win24–0 Robeisy Ramírez MD12Dec 9, 2023Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.Won WBO featherweight title
23Win23–0Ally MwerangiKO2 (10)Jul 15, 2023 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
22Win22–0Rafael Rosas RamirezTKO3 (8)Mar 25, 2023El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
21Win21–0Orlando Garcia GuerreroTKO1 (10)Nov 19, 2022Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
20Win20–0Gerardo Valenzuela MunozTKO1 (8)Jun 25, 2022Palenque Fex, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
19Win19–0Jose Gonzalez AyalaKO3 (10)Apr 2, 2022PALCCO, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
18Win18–0Alie LaurelKO1 (10)Feb 19, 2022Plaza Monumental, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
17Win17–0Aramis SolisKO1 (6)Sep 25, 2021Complejo Deportivo La Inalámbrica, Merida, Yucatán, Mexico
16Win16–0Carlos OrnelasUD10Jan 16, 2021 Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
15Win15–0Luis Guzman RiosTKO2 (8)Jun 27, 2020Gimnasio TV Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
14Win14–0Diego Andrade ChavezTKO5 (8)Jul 7, 2018Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
13Win13–0Cristian Cortes GonzalezTKO6 (6)Feb 17, 2018Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
12Win12–0Juan Jose Lopez AlcarazTKO6 (6)Dec 9, 2017Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
11Win11–0Mario CruzTKO6 (8)Oct 29, 2016Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
10Win10–0Jesus Marcelino AlvarezKO2 (6)Jul 23, 2016Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
9Win9–0Eden MarquezKO1 (6)Jun 4, 2016Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
8Win8–0Juan Jose Francisco Marquez SolanoKO1 (6)Mar 12, 2016Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
7Win7–0Karl GarciaUD4May 30, 2015 Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Agapito GarciaKO1 (6)Mar 20, 2015Gimnacio Municipal de Box, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
5Win5–0Carlos Bacasegua LuzaniaKO3 (6)Nov 7, 2014Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
4Win4–0Victor Serrano IslasTKO5 (6)Jul 11, 2014 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Luis MaciasTKO2 (4)Nov 1, 2013Auditorio Morelos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
2Win2–0Oscar PenaUD6May 18, 2013Foro Polanco, Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico
1Win1–0Victor ValadezTKO3 (4)Feb 15, 2013El Gran Mexicano, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

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References

  1. "BoxRec: Rafael Espinoza". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  2. "Robeisy Ramirez falls to little-known Rafael Espinoza in stunning upset". ESPN. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  3. "Rafael Espinoza Trades Knockdowns With Robeisy Ramirez, Takes Majority Decision To Win WBO Title". Boxingscene. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
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  6. Iskenderov, Parviz (22 June 2024). "Rafael Espinoza drops & stops Sergio Chirino to retain title". FIGHTMAG.
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World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO featherweight champion
December 9, 2023 – present
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