Espinoza vs Gonzalez

When is Espinoza vs Gonzalez?

Rafael Espinoza could face the challenge of Albert Gonzalez in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Featherweight division, which means the weight limit would be 126 pounds (9 stone or 57.1 kg).

Espinoza vs Gonzalez stats

Rafael Espinoza would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 28 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 24 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Albert Gonzalez would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 18 wins and 0 draws, with 11 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Espinoza would have a large advantage in power over Gonzalez, boasting a 86% knockout percentage compared to Gonzalez's 61%.

Rafael Espinoza is the older man by 8 years, at 32 years old.

Espinoza has a height advantage of 6 inches over Gonzalez.

Both Rafael Espinoza and Albert Gonzalez fight out of an orthodox stance.

Espinoza is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 10 more fights, and made his debut in 2013, 8 years and 9 months earlier than Gonzalez, whose first professional fight was in 2021. He has fought 33 more professional rounds, totaling 115 compared to Gonzalez's 82.

Rafael Espinoza goes into the fight ranked number 1 by The Ring at featherweight.

Albert Gonzalez is currently ranked number 11 by the WBC, 12 by the WBO, 9 by the IBF, and 10 by The Ring in the 126lb division.

Espinoza vs Gonzalez form

Espinoza remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Arnold Khegai on November 15, 2025, by technical knockout in the 11th round in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at Arena Coliseo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Prior to that, he had won against Edward Vazquez on May 4, 2025, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Robeisy Ramirez on December 7, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at Footprint Center, Phoenix.

Before that, he had defeated Sergio Chirino Sanchez on June 21, 2024, by technical knockout in the 4th round in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas.

He had won against Robeisy Ramirez on December 9, 2023, by majority decision in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines.

Gonzalez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Aaron Alameda on July 18, 2026, by knockout in the 2nd round at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Brandon Chambers on March 21, 2026, by knockout in the 1st round at Orange Show Events Center, San Bernardino.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Angel Antonio Contreras on August 2, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Soboba Casino, San Jacinto.

Before that, he had won against Dana Coolwell on April 5, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Damian Alcala on August 10, 2024, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Albert Gonzalez has been fighting more than Rafael Espinoza.

Rafael Espinoza last fought 9 months and 2 days ago, while Albert Gonzalez's last outing was 30 days ago.

Espinoza's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 21 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.

Gonzalez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 1 month and 20 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 24 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.8 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Espinoza vs Gonzalez?

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