Gustavo Espinosa Espadas Jr. (born September 2, 1974 in
Mérida, Yucatán
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,
Mexico
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) is a Mexican former
professional boxer
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in the
Featherweight
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Boxing
Professional boxing
History
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division. He is the former
WBC Featherweight
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Champion and the son of former
WBA Flyweight
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Champion,
Guty Espadas.
Professional career
Espadas Jr. turned professional in 1992.
WBC Featherweight Championship
In 2000 won the Vacant
WBC Featherweight
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Championship by winning a technical decision over
Luisito Espinosa in the 11th round. He defended the belt once before losing a close decision to
Erik Morales
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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
Rocky Juarez 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,
Guty Espadas, was the
WBA Flyweight Champion during the 1970s.
See also
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Notable boxing families
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List of WBC world champions
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List of featherweight boxing champions
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List of Mexican boxing world champions
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1974 births
Living people
Featherweight boxers
Boxers from Yucatán (state)
Sportspeople from Mérida, Yucatán
World Boxing Council champions
Mexican male boxers
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