Gustavo Espinosa Espadas Jr. (born September 2, 1974 in

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) is a Mexican former

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in the

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division. He is the former WBC

Champion and the son of former WBA

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Champion,

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Professional career

Espadas Jr. turned professional in 1992.

WBC Featherweight Championship

In 2000 won the Vacant WBC

Championship by winning a technical decision over

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in the 11th round. He defended the belt once before losing a close decision to

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in 2001. In 2003 he rematched Morales but was knocked out in the 3rd round. He announced his retirement after sustaining a 2nd round knockout loss to

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in 2004, only to come out of it in 2007 by beating Moises Perez twice in the same year.

Professional boxing record

Personal life

Espadas's father,

, was the WBA Flyweight Champion during the 1970s.

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Professional career

WBC Featherweight Championship

Professional boxing record

Personal life

See also

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