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 | Dec 9, 2023 | Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S. | Won WBO featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Ally Mwerangi | KO | 2 (10) | Jul 15, 2023 | Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Rafael Rosas Ramirez | TKO | 3 (8) | Mar 25, 2023 | El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Orlando Garcia Guerrero | TKO | 1 (10) | Nov 19, 2022 | Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Gerardo Valenzuela Munoz | TKO | 1 (8) | Jun 25, 2022 | Palenque Fex, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Jose Gonzalez Ayala | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 2, 2022 | PALCCO, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Alie Laurel | KO | 1 (10) | Feb 19, 2022 | Plaza Monumental, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Aramis Solis | KO | 1 (6) | Sep 25, 2021 | Complejo Deportivo La Inalámbrica, Merida, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Carlos Ornelas | UD | 10 | Jan 16, 2021 | Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Luis Guzman Rios | TKO | 2 (8) | Jun 27, 2020 | Gimnasio TV Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Diego Andrade Chavez | TKO | 5 (8) | Jul 7, 2018 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Cristian Cortes Gonzalez | TKO | 6 (6) | Feb 17, 2018 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Juan Jose Lopez Alcaraz | TKO | 6 (6) | Dec 9, 2017 | Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Mario Cruz | TKO | 6 (8) | Oct 29, 2016 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Jesus Marcelino Alvarez | KO | 2 (6) | Jul 23, 2016 | Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Eden Marquez | KO | 1 (6) | Jun 4, 2016 | Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Juan Jose Francisco Marquez Solano | KO | 1 (6) | Mar 12, 2016 | Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Karl Garcia | UD | 4 | May 30, 2015 | Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Agapito Garcia | KO | 1 (6) | Mar 20, 2015 | Gimnacio Municipal de Box, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Bacasegua Luzania | KO | 3 (6) | Nov 7, 2014 | Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Victor Serrano Islas | TKO | 5 (6) | Jul 11, 2014 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Luis Macias | TKO | 2 (4) | Nov 1, 2013 | Auditorio Morelos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Oscar Pena | UD | 6 | May 18, 2013 | Foro Polanco, Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Victor Valadez | TKO | 3 (4) | Feb 15, 2013 | 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)