Guty Espadas Jr.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Espinosa and the second or maternal family name is Espadas.
Guty Espadas Jr.
Born
Gustavo Espadas espinosa

(1974-09-02) September 2, 1974
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Nationality Mexican
Other namesGuty
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Height5 ft 11 in (182 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins45
Wins by KO28
Losses8
Draws0
No contests0

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.

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.

Professional boxing record

53 fights 45 wins 8 losses
By knockout 28 3
By decision 17 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
53 Loss 45–8 Elio Rojas UD 12 20 Feb 2010 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Mexico For WBC featherweight title
52 Win 45–7 Juan Carlos Martínez SD 10 4 Apr 2009 Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico
51 Win 44–7 Fredy Blandón TD 10 (10) 20 Dec 2008 Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, Cozumel, Mexico Unanimous TD: Unintentional head-butt cut Espadas over left eye
50 Win 43–7 Pascual Vázquez KO 1 (10), 0:57 24 Oct 2008 Sindicato de Taxistas, Cancún, Mexico
49 Win 42–7 Naoki Matsuda TKO 2 (12), 1:06 31 May 2008 Centro Internacional de Convenciones, Chetumal, Mexico
48 Win 41–7 Eduardo Robledo KO 4 (10) 15 Dec 1997 Plaza de Toros, Cancún, Mexico
47 Win 40–7 Moisés Pérez TKO 11 (12) 28 Jul 2007 Sindicato de Taxistas, Cancún, Mexico Won vacant WBC Mundo Hispano featherweight title
46 Win 39–7 Moisés Pérez SD 10 31 Mar 2007 Centro de Cancún, Cancún, Mexico
45 Loss 38–7 Rocky Juarez KO 2 (12), 2:24 3 Dec 2004 Ballys Park Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
44 Win 38–6 Ramón Pérez TKO 10 (10), 2:02 23 Jul 2004 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
43 Loss 37–6 Érik Morales KO 3 (12), 2:58 4 Oct 2003 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42 Win 37–5 Juan Manuel Chávez TKO 4 (10) 20 Jun 2003 Papenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
41 Win 36–5 Clarence Adams SD 12 16 Nov 2002 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
40 Loss 35–5 Héctor Velázquez SD 10 25 Jun 2002 Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S.
39 Win 35–4 Isidro Tejedor TKO 10 (10) 8 Feb 2002 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
38 Loss 34–4 William Abelyan UD 10 5 Aug 2001 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
37 Win 34–3 José Pablo Estrella TKO 6 (10) 1 Jun 2001 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Mexico
36 Loss 33–3 Érik Morales UD 12 17 Feb 2001 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC featherweight title
35 Win 33–2 Wethya Sakmuangklang UD 12 23 Jun 2000 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Mexico Retained WBC featherweight title
34 Win 32–2 Luisito Espinosa TD 11 (12), 2:40 14 Apr 2000 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Mexico Won vacant WBC featherweight title;
Unanimous TD: Fight stopped after accidental head-butt
33 Win 31–2 Frangky Mamuaya TKO 1 (10), 2:17 9 Aug 1999 Arrowhead Arena, Anaheim, California, U.S.
32 Win 30–2 Rodrigo López TKO 4 11 Jun 1999 Gimnasio Jacinto Canek, Cancún, Mexico
31 Win 29–2 Óscar Maldonado KO 2 (10), 2:55 26 Apr 1999 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
30 Win 28–2 César Güémez UD 10 26 Mar 1999 Plaza de Toros, Mérida, Mexico
29 Win 27–2 Ricardo Medina SD 10 7 Dec 1998 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
28 Win 26–2 Jesse Magaña TD 8 (10), 3:00 20 Jun 1998 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Unanimous TD
27 Win 25–2 Agapito Sánchez MD 10 20 Apr 1998 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
26 Win 24–2 Manuel Chávez KO 10 (12) 14 Feb 1998 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Retained WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
25 Win 23–2 Héctor Javier Márquez SD 12 13 Dec 1997 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Won WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
24 Win 22–2 Alfred Kotey UD 10 12 Aug 1997 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
23 Win 21–2 Ramiro Sarauz KO 2 9 Jul 1997 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
22 Loss 20–2 Jesus Salud UD 10 3 Dec 1996 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
21 Win 20–1 Rodrigo Cerda UD 10 16 Sep 1996 Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
20 Loss 19–1 Darryl Pinckney TKO 7 (10), 0:19 10 Jun 1996 Club Rio, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Raúl Martínez Mora UD 10 9 Mar 1996 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
18 Win 18–0 Óscar Tinajero KO 1 23 Dec 1995 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
17 Win 17–0 Benito Rodríguez UD 10 17 Jun 1995 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Juan Valencia KO 2 20 May 1995 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
15 Win 15–0 Luis Espinoza TKO 5 (10) 11 Mar 1995 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
14 Win 14–0 José Antonio Pachecano KO 2 21 Nov 1995 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 César Abundis KO 2 3 Dec 1993 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Juan Catzin TKO 4 29 Oct 1994 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 José Rodríguez KO 4 22 Jul 1994 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Orlando Rojas PTS 8 21 May 1994 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Alonso Zumárraga TKO 3 5 Mar 1994 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Candelario Morales KO 2 5 Feb 1994 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Manuel Carballo KO 6 20 Nov 1993 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Martín Palomo KO 1 16 Oct 1993 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Víctor Cauich KO 1 18 Sep 1993 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Roberto Bellos TKO 2 28 Apr 1993 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Santiago Martín TKO 2 20 Mar 1993 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 José Marín KO 2 27 Nov 1992 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Manuel Pérez UD 4 8 Oct 1992 Arena Deportivo San Juan, Mérida, Mexico

Personal life

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

See also


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