| Louie Espinoza (in 1980's) | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Name | Louie Espinoza |
| Birth name | Louie Espinoza |
| Nickname | SharpShooter |
| Height | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Reach | 2 M |
| Weight division | Featherweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | May 12, 1962 |
| Birth place | Globe, Arizona |
| 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, Arizona) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He now resides in Chandler, Arizona.
Espinoza turned pro in 1982 and won the Vacant WBA Super Bantamweight Title in 1987 by defeating Tommy Valoy, becoming the first world champion boxer from Arizona in history. He defended the title twice before losing it to Julio Gervacio later that year. In 1989 he took on IBF Featherweight Title holder Jorge Páez 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 Páez.
| 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 Páez |