Ricardo Espinoza Franco losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Ricardo Espinoza Franco has compiled a 30-5 (25) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, two of them in title fights.
5. Ricardo Espinoza Franco loses to Murodjon Akhmadaliev via KO
On December 14, 2024 Ricardo Espinoza Franco fought Murodjon Akhmadaliev for the vacant WBA interim super bantamweight title. Franco was 27 years old with a record of 30-4, and Akhmadaliev was 30 with a record of 12-1. Franco was on a 2-fight winning streak and Akhmadaliev was coming off a win. Akhmadaliev stopped Franco via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. 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.
3. 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 loses to Christian Nieto Ayala via split decision
On May 19, 2017 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Christian Nieto Ayala. Franco was 19 years old with a record of 10-1, and Ayala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on a 3-fight winning streak. Franco lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ayala.
1. Ricardo Espinoza Franco loses to Sam Rodriguez via unanimous decision
On May 20, 2016 Ricardo Espinoza Franco faced Sam Rodriguez. Franco was 18 years old with a record of 7-0, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Franco lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodriguez.