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Guty Espadas, Jr.

Guty Espadas Jr.
Statistics
Real name Gustavo Espinosa Espadas Jr.
Nickname(s) Guty
Rated at Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Height 5 ft 11 in (182 cm)
Reach 73 in (185 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born (1974-09-02) September 2, 1974 (age 42)
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 53
Wins 45
Wins by KO 28
Losses 8
Draws 0
No contests 0

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.

Espadas Jr. turned pro in 1992.

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.

Espadas's father, Guty Espadas, was the WBA Flyweight Champion during the 1970s.



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