Antonio Esparragoza

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Antonio Esparragoza Betancourt (born 2 September 1959) is a Venezuelan former boxer who is a former WBA Featherweight Champion of the World.

Amateur career

Esparragoza represented Venezuela as a Featherweight at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Below are the results from that tournament:

  • Round of 64: bye
  • Round of 32: lost to Peter Hanlon (Great Britain) by decision, 1-4

Professional career

Esparragoza turned pro in 1981 and after largely fighting unproven fighters in his native Venezuela was granted a shot at Lineal & WBA Featherweight Titles holder Steve Cruz in 1987. Esparragoza pulled off an upset with a TKO in the 12th round. Esparragoza defended the titles against seven contenders before losing the belts to Yong-Kyun Park in 1991 via unanimous decision. He retired after the loss.

Due to his incredible knockout power, Esparragoza is ranked at 75 in Ring Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Punchers.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 30–2–4 Park Yong-kyun UD 12 Mar 30, 1991 Mudeungsan Hotel, Gwangju City, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 30–1–4 Chan Mok Park UD 12 May 12, 1990 Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 29–1–4 Eduardo Montoya KO 5 (12), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 22, 1989 Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 28–1–4 Jean Marc Renard KO 6 (12), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 2, 1989 Palais des Expositions, Namur, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 27–1–4 Mitsuru Sugiya KO 10 (12), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 26, 1989 Municipal Gymnasium, Kawasaki, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 26–1–4 Jose Marmolejo KO 8 (12), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 5, 1988 Palazzo Dello Sport, Marsala, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Template:DrawDraw 25–1–4 Marcos Villasana SD 12 Jun 23, 1988 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 25–1–3 Pascual Aranda KO 10 (12), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 26, 1987 Las Americas Arena, Houston, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 24–1–3 Steve Cruz TKO 12 (12), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 6, 1987 Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA and The Ring featherweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 23–1–3 Octavio Quinones RTD 3 (10), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 16, 1987 Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Template:DrawDraw 22–1–3 Nelson Rodriguez PTS 10 May 19, 1986 San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 22–1–2 Bernardo Checa KO 2 (10) Mar 22, 1986 Turmero, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 21–1–2 Jose M. Ortiz KO 2 (?) Feb 17, 1986 Turmero, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 20–1–2 Johnny De La Rosa TKO 3 (10) May 4, 1985 Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, ArubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 19–1–2 Joe Rivera KO 2 (?) Feb 23, 1985 Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 18–1–2 Jeff Roberts KO 7 (?) Feb 2, 1985 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Template:DrawDraw 17–1–2 Bernardo Checa PTS 10 Oct 10, 1984 Porlamar, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 17–1–1 Jose Guerrero UD 10 Aug 11, 1984 Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, ArubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 16–1–1 Eduardo Laguna KO 4 (?) Jul 7, 1984 Maracaibo, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 15–1–1 Jose de Jesus Acosta TKO 3 (?) May 15, 1984 Elias Mansur Stadion, Oranjestad, ArubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 14–1–1 Ruben Veliz KO 3 (?) Dec 16, 1983 Ciudad Bolivar, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 13–1–1 Fabio Mosquera KO 3 (?) Oct 1, 1983 Caracas, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 12–1–1 Alberto Parra KO 3 (?) May 13, 1983 Porlamar, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 11–1–1 Jose Mosqueda KO 7 (?) Mar 26, 1983 Catia La Mar, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 10–1–1 Antonio Rodriguez KO 3 (?) Feb 19, 1983 Cumana, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 9–1–1 Freddy Pitalua PTS 10 Nov 6, 1982 Caracas, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Template:DrawDraw 8–1–1 Bernardo Piñango PTS 10 Oct 4, 1982 Caracas, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–1 Angel Torres KO 9 (?) Jul 26, 1982 Cumana, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–1 Tito Roque KO 2 (?) Jun 21, 1982 Cumana, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–1 Alejandro Garcia KO 2 (?) May 24, 1982 Cumana, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–1 Francisco Leta KO 5 (?) May 10, 1982 Cumana, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Loss 4–1 Angel Torres KO 6 (?) Feb 1, 1982 Caracas, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 David Siso KO 3 (?) Jan 25, 1982 Barquisimeto, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Luis Solorzano KO 2 (?) Oct 31, 1981 Maracay, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Ramon Bolivar KO 2 (?) Oct 1, 1981 Maracay, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Anthony Wanza KO 2 (?) Feb 24, 1981 Cumana, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA Featherweight Champion
6 March 1987 – 30 March 1991 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
The Ring featherweight champion
6 March 1987 – December 1989
Title discontinued until 2002 Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Marco Antonio Barrera
Lineal featherweight champion
6 March 1987 – 30 March 1991 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by


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