Gustavo Espinosa Espadas Jr. (born September 2, 1974 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the Featherweight division. He is the former WBC Featherweight Champion and the son of former WBA Flyweight Champion, Guty Espadas.
Guty Espadas Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gustavo Espadas espinosa September 2, 1974 |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Other names | Guty |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (182 cm) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 53 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
editEspadas Jr. turned professional in 1992.
WBC Featherweight Championship
editIn 2000 won the Vacant WBC Featherweight 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 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.
Personal life
editEspadas's father, Guty Espadas, was the WBA Flyweight Champion during the 1970s.
See also
editExternal links
edit- Boxing record for Guty Espadas Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)
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