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Guty Espadas Jr.

Guty Espadas Jr.

Mexican boxer

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Espinosa and the second or maternal family name is Espadas.

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.

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Professional career

Espadas Jr. turned professional in 1992.

WBC Featherweight Championship

In 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

Espadas's father, Guty Espadas, was the WBA Flyweight Champion during the 1970s.

Preceded by WBC Featherweight Champion
14 Apr 2000 – 17 Feb 2001		 Succeeded by

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