Louie Espinoza

Louie Espinoza (born May 12, 1962 in Globe, Arizona) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He now resides in Chandler, Arizona.

Louie Espinoza
Statistics
Real name	Louie Espinoza
Nickname(s)	Sharpshooter
Weight(s)	Super bantamweight Featherweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	(1962-05-12) May 12, 1962 Winkelman, Arizona, USA
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	66
Wins	52
Wins by KO	44
Losses	12
Draws	2
No contests	0

Espinoza turned pro in 1982 and won the Vacant WBA Super Bantamweight Title in 1987 by defeating Tommy Valoy, becoming the first world champion boxer from Arizona in history. He defended the title twice before losing it to Julio Gervacio later that year. In 1989 he took on IBF Featherweight Title holder Jorge Páez but came up short in a draw. He won the WBO Featherweight Title later that year by beating Maurizio Stecca by TKO, but lost the belt the following year in a close decision loss in a rematch with Páez.