Best fights of Ricardo Espinoza Franco
Over 10 years as a professional, Ricardo Espinoza Franco has compiled a 30-5 (25) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ricardo Espinoza Franco loses to John Riel Casimero via KO
On April 20, 2019 Ricardo Espinoza Franco fought John Riel Casimero for the vacant WBO Interim and WBO interim bantamweight titles. Franco was 21 years old with a record of 23-2, and Casimero was 30 with a record of 26-4. Franco was on a 13-fight winning streak and Casimero was on a 2-fight winning streak. Casimero stopped Franco via KO in the 12th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 12th round.
2. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Yeison Vargas
On November 30, 2018 Ricardo Espinoza Franco fought Yeison Vargas for the vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title. Franco was 21 years old with a record of 21-2, and Vargas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on a 11-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Yeison Vargas via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Daniel Lozano
On August 10, 2018 Ricardo Espinoza Franco fought Daniel Lozano for the vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title. Franco was 21 years old with a record of 20-2, and Lozano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on a 10-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Daniel Lozano via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Jose Nunez Lopez
On December 22, 2021 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Jose Nunez Lopez. Franco was 24 years old with a record of 25-4, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was coming off a loss. Franco stopped Jose Nunez Lopez via KO in the 1st round.
5. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Jovanny Soto Ramirez
On August 31, 2024 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Jovanny Soto Ramirez. Franco was 27 years old with a record of 29-4, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was coming off a win. Franco stopped Jovanny Soto Ramirez via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Andres Garcia Guzman
On December 13, 2019 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Andres Garcia Guzman. Franco was 22 years old with a record of 23-3, and Guzman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was coming off a loss. Franco stopped Andres Garcia Guzman via KO in the 1st round.
7. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Ruben Tostado Garcia
On February 24, 2024 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Ruben Tostado Garcia. Franco was 26 years old with a record of 28-4, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco stopped Ruben Tostado Garcia via KO in the 4th round.
8. Ricardo Espinoza Franco loses to Daniel Roman via unanimous decision
On May 15, 2021 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Daniel Roman in a super bantamweight bout. Franco was 23 years old with a record of 25-3, and Roman was 31 with a record of 28-3-1. Franco was on a 2-fight winning streak and Roman was coming off a win. Franco lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Roman.
9. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Cristian Vizcarra in their 2nd fight
On April 7, 2018 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Cristian Vizcarra. It was their second meeting. Franco was 20 years old with a record of 17-2, and Vizcarra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on a 7-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Cristian Vizcarra via KO in the 1st round.
10. Ricardo Espinoza Franco KOs Luis Canedo
On March 17, 2018 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Luis Canedo. Franco was 20 years old with a record of 16-2, and Canedo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on a 6-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Luis Canedo via TKO in the 1st round.