Luisito Espinosa

Luisito Espinosa

Name: Luisito Espinosa
Alias: Golden Boy / Lindol (Earthquake)
Birth Name: Luisito Pio Espinosa
Hometown: San Francisco, California, USA
Birthplace: Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 172cm
Reach: 175cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Trainer: Robert Aguallo (former)
Managers: Milton Alingod (former), Manny Mortero (former), Hermie Rivera (former)

Professional Record

• Has defeated 10 opponents (6 by KO) in world title fights.
  • 8 opponents (4 by KO) in World Featherweight Title fights.
  • 2 opponents (2 by KO) in World Bantamweight Title fights.
• Finished career with a record of 11-3 (6 KOs) in world title fights.
• Finished career with a record of 7-6 (4 KOs) against former, current, and future world champions:
  • Won against Khaokor Galaxy, Raul Perez, Manuel Medina (twice), Alejandro Gonzalez, Cesar Soto, and Kennedy McKinney.
  • Lost against Juan Jose Estrada, Israel Contreras, Alejandro Gonzalez, Cesar Soto, Guty Espadas Jr., and Cristobal Cruz.
• Finished career with a record of 20-9 (15 KOs) in fights outside his native Philippines.

Regional & Minor Titles

• USA California State Bantamweight Title (July 1988; 0 defenses)
• WBC Mundo Hispanic Featherweight Title (February 1993; 0 defenses)

World Titles

• WBA World Bantamweight Title (October 1989-October 1991; 2 defenses)
• WBC World Featherweight Title (December 1995-May 1999; 7 defenses)

Notes

• First Filipino World Featherweight Champion, Dec 11, 1995.
• Son of retired pro boxer Dio Espinosa.
• Nephew of retired pro boxers Leo Espinosa and Bonnie Espinosa.
• Older brother of retired pro boxers Melchor Espinosa and Eduardo Espinosa.

Preceded by: Khaokor Galaxy	WBA Bantamweight Champion 1989 Oct 18 – 1991 Oct 19	Succeeded by: Israel Contreras
Preceded by: Manuel Medina	WBC Featherweight Champion 1995 Dec 11 – 1999 May 15	Succeeded by: Cesar Soto