Rafael Espinoza
Featherweight (126 lbs)
28
Wins
0
Losses
0
Draws
24
KOs
Age
31
Height
6′1″
Reach
74″
Stance
Orthodox
Hometown
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Country
Mexico
Age
31
Height
6′1″
Reach
74″
Stance
Orthodox
Hometown
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Country
Mexico
Espinoza turned pro in 2013 and spent much of his early career fighting in Mexico before bursting onto the world scene a decade later. In December 2023, he survived a fifth-round knockdown to topple Robeisy Ramirez by majority decision for the WBO featherweight world title. Espinoza dropped Ramirez in the 12th round in a back-and-forth firefight that was named ESPN's Upset of the Year.
Espinoza has defended his title four times, all by knockout, including a sixth-round stoppage of Ramirez in thei...
100%
Win rate
86%
KO rate
El Divino
Nickname
2013
Turned Pro
Events
Past
videos with Rafael Espinoza
Wed, Apr 30
The Incredible First Fight Between Rafael Espinoza And Robeisy Ramirez | FULL FIGHT
The Incredible First Fight Between Rafael Espinoza And Robeisy Ramirez | FULL FIGHT
Mon, Apr 28
Rafael Espinoza Dominates Sergio Chirino | FULL FIGHT
Rafael Espinoza Dominates Sergio Chirino | FULL FIGHT
Tue, Apr 22
Robeisy Ramirez Quits Against Rafael Espinoza | KO OF THE WEEK
Robeisy Ramirez Quits Against Rafael Espinoza | KO OF THE WEEK
Tue, Apr 22
An Inside Look Into What Went Down After Rafael Espinoza Made Robeisy Ramirez Quit
An Inside Look Into What Went Down After Rafael Espinoza Made Robeisy Ramirez Quit
Wed, Jan 8
Rafael Espinoza Pours It On Sergio Chirino For TKO Win | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Rafael Espinoza Pours It On Sergio Chirino For TKO Win | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Tue, Jan 7
Rafael Espinoza Upsets Robeisy Ramirez To Win World Title In Fight Of the Year | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Rafael Espinoza Upsets Robeisy Ramirez To Win World Title In Fight Of the Year | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Tue, Jan 7
How Rafael Espinoza Was Able To Survive Vicious Knockdown To Upset Robeisy Ramirez & Win World Title
How Rafael Espinoza Was Able To Survive Vicious Knockdown To Upset Robeisy Ramirez & Win World Title
Tue, Jan 7
When Rafael Espinoza Shocked The Boxing World | Vs Robeisy Ramirez
When Rafael Espinoza Shocked The Boxing World | Vs Robeisy Ramirez
Mon, Jan 6
Rafael Espinoza Makes Robeisy Ramirez STOP | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Rafael Espinoza Makes Robeisy Ramirez STOP | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Mon, Jan 6
Rafael Espinoza SMOKED His Last Opponent | KO OF THE WEEK
Rafael Espinoza SMOKED His Last Opponent | KO OF THE WEEK
Mon, Jan 6
FOTY CANDIDATE! Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza 1 | FREE FIGHT
FOTY CANDIDATE! Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza 1 | FREE FIGHT
Fight history
Result | Rec | Opponent | Date | Method | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win | 23-2-1 | Arnold Khegai | Nov 15, 2025 | TKO | 11 | :15 | WBO World Featherweight |
Win | 17-2-0 | Edward Vazquez | May 4, 2025 | TKO | 7 | 1:47 | WBO World Featherweight |
Win | 14-2-0 | Robeisy Ramirez | Dec 7, 2024 | TKO | 6 | 0:12 | WBO World Featherweight |
Win | 22-1-0 | Sergio Chirino Sanchez | Jun 21, 2024 | TKO | 4 | 2:45 | WBO World Featherweight |
Win | 13-1-0 | Robeisy Ramirez | Dec 9, 2023 | MD | 12 | - | WBO World Featherweight |
Win | 12-6-0 | Ally Mwerangi | Jul 15, 2023 | KO | 2 | 1:53 | - |
Win | 19-2-2 | Rafael Rosas Ramirez | Mar 25, 2023 | TKO | 3 | 1:44 | - |
Win | 17-33-0 | Orlando Garcia Guerrero | Nov 19, 2022 | TKO | 1 | - | - |
Result
Rec
23-2-1
Opponent
Arnold Khegai
Date
Nov 15, 2025
Method
TKO
Round
11
Time
:15
WBO World Featherweight
Result
Rec
17-2-0
Opponent
Edward Vazquez
Date
May 4, 2025
Method
TKO
Round
7
Time
1:47
WBO World Featherweight
Result
Rec
14-2-0
Opponent
Robeisy Ramirez
Date
Dec 7, 2024
Method
TKO
Round
6
Time
0:12
WBO World Featherweight
