Best fights of Luisito Espinosa

Over 21 years as a professional, Luisito Espinosa has compiled a 47-13 (26) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.

1. 1. Luisito Espinosa KOs Kennedy McKinney

   On November 28, 1998 Luisito Espinosa defended his WBC featherweight title against Kennedy McKinney. Espinosa was 31 years old with a record of 43-7, and McKinney was 32 with a record of 33-3-1. Espinosa was on a 11-fight winning streak and McKinney was on a 3-fight winning streak. Espinosa stopped Kennedy McKinney via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.

2. 2. Luisito Espinosa KOs Carlos Rios

   On December 6, 1997 Luisito Espinosa defended his WBC featherweight title against Carlos Rios. Espinosa was 30 years old with a record of 41-7, and Rios was 26 with a record of 39-0-1. Espinosa was on a 9-fight winning streak and Rios was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Espinosa stopped Carlos Rios via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.

3. 3. Luisito Espinosa KOs Alejandro González in their 2nd fight

   On March 1, 1996 Luisito Espinosa defended his WBC featherweight title against Alejandro González. It was their second meeting. Espinosa was 28 years old with a record of 37-7, and González was 22 with a record of 37-3. Espinosa was on a 5-fight winning streak, while González was coming off a loss. Espinosa stopped Alejandro González via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.

4. 4. Luisito Espinosa defeats Manuel Medina

   On December 11, 1995 Luisito Espinosa fought Manuel Medina for the WBC featherweight title. Espinosa was 28 years old with a record of 36-7, and Medina was 24 with a record of 51-6. Espinosa was on a 4-fight winning streak and Medina was on a 2-fight winning streak. Espinosa won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.

5. 5. Luisito Espinosa defeats Manuel Medina in their 2nd fight

   On May 17, 1997 Luisito Espinosa defended his WBC featherweight title against Manuel Medina. It was their second meeting. Espinosa was 29 years old with a record of 40-7, and Medina was 26 with a record of 53-8. Espinosa was on a 8-fight winning streak and Medina was coming off a win. Espinosa won via technical decision. Defended the title.

6. 6. Luisito Espinosa KOs Nobutoshi Hiranaka

   On November 2, 1996 Luisito Espinosa defended his WBC featherweight title against Nobutoshi Hiranaka. Espinosa was 29 years old with a record of 39-7, and Hiranaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espinosa was on a 7-fight winning streak. Espinosa stopped Nobutoshi Hiranaka via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.

7. 7. Luisito Espinosa loses to Guty Espadas Jr. via technical decision

   On April 14, 2000 Luisito Espinosa fought Guty Espadas Jr. for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Espinosa was 32 years old with a record of 44-8, and Jr. was 25 with a record of 31-2. Espinosa was coming off a loss, while Jr. was on a 11-fight winning streak. Espinosa lost via technical decision. Failed to win the vacant title.

8. 8. Luisito Espinosa KOs Kaokor Galaxy

   On October 18, 1989 Luisito Espinosa fought Kaokor Galaxy for the vacant WBA bantamweight title. Espinosa was 22 years old with a record of 21-5, and Galaxy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espinosa was on a 4-fight winning streak. Espinosa stopped Kaokor Galaxy via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.

9. 9. Luisito Espinosa KOs Ever Beleno

   On May 23, 2002 Luisito Espinosa faced Ever Beleno. Espinosa was 34 years old with a record of 45-10, and Beleno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espinosa was coming off a loss. Espinosa stopped Ever Beleno via TKO in the 2nd round.

10. 10. Luisito Espinosa KOs Marco Angel Pérez

    On May 27, 2003 Luisito Espinosa faced Marco Angel Pérez. Espinosa was 35 years old with a record of 46-11, and Pérez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espinosa was coming off a loss. Espinosa stopped Marco Angel Pérez via TKO in the 1st round.