Guty Espadas, Jr.
Gustavo Espinosa Espadas Jr. (born September 2, 1974 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico) is a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division. He is the former WBC Featherweight Champion and the son of former WBA Flyweight Champion, Guty Espadas.
Pro career
Espadas Jr. turned pro 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.
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Guty Espadas
Guty Espadas (born December 20, 1954 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico) was a Mexican professional boxer who won the World Boxing Council Flyweight Championship. He is also the Father of former World Champion Guty Espadas Jr.
Early life
He was born to Hernan Espadas Cruz and Isabel Cruz Espadas.
Professional career
He became a professional boxer in 1971.
WBC Flyweight Championship
He won the WBC Flyweight Championship on October 2, 1976, when he knocked out Alfonso Lopez in thirteen rounds. He defended the title four times before losing it to Betulio González on August 12, 1978, via a fifteen-round majority decision. He challenged twice more for world titles, although he was unsuccessful in both tries. After his final try, a tenth-round knockout loss to Payao Poontarat in 1984, he retired.
Personal life
His son, Guty Espadas Jr., was a boxing champion in the Featherweight division.
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