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Louie Espinoza (in 1980's)
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Name Louie Espinoza
Birth name Louie Espinoza
Nickname SharpShooter
Height 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Reach 2 M
Weight division Featherweight
Nationality United States
Birth date May 12, 1962 (1962-05-12) (age 47)
Birth place Globe, Arizona, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 55
Wins 46
Wins by KO 39
Losses 7
Draws 2
No contests 0

Louie Espinoza (born May 12, 1962 in Globe) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He now resides in Chandler, AZ.

Espinoza turned pro in 1982 and won the Vacant WBA Super BantamweightTitle in 1987 by defeating Tommy Valoy. He defended the title twice before losing it to Julio Gervacio later that year. In 1989 he took on IBF Featherweight Title holder Jorge Paez 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 Paez.

Preceded by
Victor Callejas
Vacated
WBA Super Bantamweight Champion
16 Jan 1987 – 28 Nov 1987
Succeeded by
Julio Gervacio
Preceded by
Maurizio Stecca
WBO Featherweight Champion
11 Nov 1989 – 7 Apr 1990
Succeeded by
Jorge Paez

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