Louie Espioza (born May 12, 1962 in Globe, Arizona) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He now resides in Chandler, Arizona.

Louie Espinoza
Born
Louie Espinoza

(1962-05-12) May 12, 1962 (age 62)
Other namesSharpshooter
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights66
Wins52
Wins by KO44
Losses12
Draws2

Espinoza turned pro in 1982 and won the Vacant WBA Super Bantamweight Title in 1987 by defeating Tommy Valoy, becoming the first world champion boxer from Arizona in history. He defended the title twice before losing it to Julio Gervacio later that year. In 1989 he took on IBF Featherweight Title holder Jorge Páez but came up short in a draw. He won the WBO Featherweight Title later that year by beating Maurizio Stecca by TKO, but lost the belt the following year in a close decision loss in a rematch with Páez.

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Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Daniel Zaragoza
NABF Super Bantamweight Champion
April 8, 1988 – May 27, 1988
Succeeded by
Jesus Poll
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Victor Callejas
WBA Super Bantamweight Champion
January 16, 1987 – November 28, 1987
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBO featherweight champion
November 11, 1989 – April 7, 1990
Succeeded by