Louie Espinoza

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Louie Espinoza (born May 12, 1962 in Winkelman) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division.

Espinoza turned pro in 1982 and won the Vacant WBA Super Bantamweight Title 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 Featherweight 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