Guty Espadas Jr.


Gustavo Espinosa Espadas Jr. 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.

Professional career

Espadas Jr. turned professional 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.