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 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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