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Rafael Espinoza
Rafael Espinoza

Record

26-0-0

Form

TKO 6
TKO 4
MD 12
KO 2
TKO 3

Belts held

WBO World Featherweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
United States flag Vazquez (17-2-0) 04-May-2025
Last defence
Cuba flag Ramirez (14-2-0) TKO 6 07-Dec-2024
Time inactive
109 days - (3 months & 19 days)
Won against
Cuba flag Ramirez (13-1-0) MD 12 09-Dec-2023
Time held
473 days - (1 year & 3 months)
Total defences
2
Dec 07 2024
TKO 6 Cuba flag Ramirez (14-2-0)
Jun 21 2024
TKO 4 Mexico flag Sanchez (22-1-0)
Activity average
Every 237 days - (7 months & 25 days)
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
Cuba flag Ramirez (14-2-0) TKO 6 07-Dec-2024
Since a mandatory
109 days - (3 months & 19 days)

Stats

age
30
Height
6' 1" / 185 cm
Reach
74" / 188 cm
Stance
Orthodox (R)

Full record

Wins
26
By KO
22
KO%
85%
Lost
0
Stopped
0
Draws
0
Debut
2013
Pro RDS
97

Ranking @ Featherweight

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Rafael Espinoza profile


What is Rafael Espinoza's Record?

Rafael Espinoza's record currently stands at 26 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws. He is currently undefeated in a total of 26 contests. Of those 26 wins, he has stopped 22 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 85%. He's boxed a total of 97 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3.7 rounds on average.

When was his last fight and how active is he?

Rafael Espinoza's last fight took place against Robeisy Ramirez on December 7, 2024, in Phoenix, United States. He won by technical knockout in the 6th round. That fight was 3 months and 19 days ago.

Espinoza's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 8 months and 12 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 4 months and 4 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 24 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.8 rounds on average.

What belts does Rafael Espinoza hold?

He won WBO World Featherweight belt against Robeisy Ramirez, beating him by majority decision after 12 rounds on December 9, 2023. He has held this belt for a total of 109 days (3 months and 19 days) and has defended the belt 2 times. His next mandatory for his WBO belt is due against Rafael Espinoza. His last mandatory challenger for this belt was Robeisy Ramirez, who he defeated by technical knockout in the 6th round, on December 7, 2024. This was 3 months and 19 days ago.

How Old Is Rafael Espinoza And Where Is he From?

The featherweight is currently 30 years old. He was born on April 21, 1994, so he will turn 31 in 26 days.

Espinoza was born in Mexico.

How long has Espinoza been fighting?

Rafael Espinoza made his professional debut in February 2013, so he has been a pro for 12 years and 1 month.

How good is he?

Espinoza is currently ranked 2nd by The Ring at Featherweight.

How tall is Espinoza, What is his Reach And Which Stance Does he Use?

Espinoza is 6' 1" tall, which is 185cm. His reach is 74 inches, which is 188 cm. Espinoza fights from a traditional orthodox stance, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Rafael Espinoza?

Some potential future fights for Espinoza include Luis Alberto Lopez, Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue, Emanuel Navarrete, Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa.

What will be Rafael Espinoza's Next Fight And Where Can I Watch It?

Rafael Espinoza is to face Edward Vazquez next on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. The fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States. It will be broadcast by Sky Sports Action in the UK, and ESPN+ in the United States.

What are some recent Rafael Espinoza results?

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

In his last fight, he beat Robeisy Ramirez on December 7, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at Footprint Center, Phoenix, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten 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.

Going into that contest, 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.

Before that, he had beaten Ally Mwerangi on July 15, 2023, by knockout in the 2nd round at Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico.

He had defeated Rafael Rosas Ramirez on March 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara.

Rafael Espinoza Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
30January 01, 1970Mexico185 cm188 cmorthodoxFeatherweight (126 lb)
Rafael Espinoza Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
26-0-0262285%000972013
Rafael Espinoza Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Featherweight2----
Rafael Espinoza Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultReplayVenue
2024-12-07Robeisy RamirezWon (TKO 6) watch replay Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
2024-06-21Sergio Chirino SanchezWon (TKO 4)Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2023-12-09Robeisy RamirezWon (MD 12)Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, FL, United States
2023-07-15Ally MwerangiWon (KO 2)Mexico City, Mexico
2023-03-25Rafael Rosas RamirezWon (TKO 3)El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
2023-03-25Rafael Rosas RamirezWon (TKO 3)El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
2022-11-19Orlando Garcia GuerreroWon (TKO 1)Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Mexico
2022-11-19Orlando Garcia GuerreroWon (TKO 1)Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Mexico
2022-06-25Gerardo Valenzuela MunozWon (TKO 1)Palenque Fex, Baja California, Mexico
2022-06-25Gerardo Valenzuela MunozWon (TKO 1)Palenque Fex, Baja California, Mexico

Rafael Espinoza's next fight

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Vazquez
26-0-0
Records
17-2-0
Sunday, May 04 2025

When is Rafael Espinoza's Next Fight?

Rafael Espinoza is to face Edward Vazquez next on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. The fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States. It will be broadcast by Sky Sports Action in the UK, and ESPN+ in the United States.

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