Guty Espadas Jr.

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.

Guty Espadas Jr.
Statistics
Real nameGustavo Espadas espinosa
Nickname(s)Guty
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Height5 ft 11 in (182 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
NationalityMexico Mexican
Born (1974-09-02) September 2, 1974
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins45
Wins by KO28
Losses8
Draws0
No contests0

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.

See also


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