Luisito Espinosa
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Template:Philippine name Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Luisito Pio Espinosa (born June 26, 1967) is a Filipino actor and former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2005. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title from 1989 to 1991 and the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title from 1995 to 1999.
Professional career
Espinosa turned professional in 1984. In 1989, he won the WBA Bantamweight title by knocking out Kaokor Galaxy in the first round. He was then managed by famed boxing analyst and businessman Hermie Rivera. Espinosa defended the title twice before losing it to Israel Contreras by a fifth-round knockout in 1991.
Espinosa made an arduous climb back to the top, this time fighting under Joe Koizumi's stable. His comeback culminated in 1995, when he won the WBC Featherweight title by outpointing Manuel Medina. In his first title defense, Espinosa knocked out Alejandro "Cobrita" Gonzalez in the 4th round in Mexico. He then took on the hard-hitting body-puncher César Soto at Luneta (Rizal) Park in Manila and hammered out a well-deserved unanimous decision in front of his countrymen, which included no less than President Fidel V. Ramos. He defended the title seven times before losing the belt in 1999 to Soto who won by a controversial unanimous decision. The following year, he challenged Guty Espadas, Jr. for the Vacant WBC Featherweight Title, but was outboxed and lost a technical decision after their fight was stopped after a clash of heads.
Retirement
Espinosa retired in 2005 after a public outcry for him to stop fighting after being knocked out by Cristóbal Cruz. He spent his retirement living in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas.
Post-boxing career
Due to some promotional and managerial disputes and divorce, Espinosa was left with little. He had to take jobs washing dishes, stocking shelves, flipping burgers and cleaning carpets in the US.[1] Espinosa, who was out of the boxing scene for quite a while, entered the mixed martial arts (MMA) scene by training brothers Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz in boxing to improve their stand-up.[2] He also assisted in the training of the University of San Francisco's Boxing team from 2006-2007 in preparation for the annual Hilltop Cup. After losing his job in the US he was invited to work in Hong Kong as a boxing trainer at the Everlast Fight and Fitness Gym and moved in November 2014.[3] On June 16, 2015, after 17 years, he won a case for prize money that was owed to him his by the promoters of his WBC featherweight title defense against Argentine Carlos Rios.[4] In 2017, he moved to the Everlast Gym as a boxing trainer in downtown Dalian city in mainland China.[5]
When he returned to the Philippines, he was added as cast of FPJ's Batang Quiapo, as Roberto.[6]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Loss | 47–13 | Cristóbal Cruz | TKO | 3 (10), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 18, 2005 | Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 59 | Loss | 47–12 | Carlos Navarro | TKO | 7 (10), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 9, 2004 | Reno Hilton Theater, Reno, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 58 | Win | 47–11 | Marco Angel Pérez | TKO | 1 (10), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 27, 2003 | Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 57 | Loss | 46–11 | Zahir Raheem | TKO | 8 (10), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 11, 2002 | Creek Nation Gaming Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 56 | Win | 45–10 | Ever Beleno | TKO | 2 (10), 0:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 23, 2002 | Compaq Center, San Jose, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 55 | Loss | 44–10 | Augie Sanchez | TKO | 4 (10), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 6, 2001 | Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, UsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Win | 44–9 | Ramon Aragon | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 20, 2000 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Loss | 43–9 | Guty Espadas Jr. | TD | 11 (12), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 14, 2000 | Polyforum Zam Ná, Merida, Yucatán, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 52 | Loss | 43–8 | César Soto | UD | 12 | May 15, 1999 | Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 51 | Win | 43–7 | Kennedy McKinney | TKO | 2 (12), 0:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 28, 1998 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 50 | Win | 42–7 | Juan Carlos Ramírez | TD | 11 (12), 2:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 15, 1998 | County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 49 | Win | 41–7 | Carlos Rios | TKO | 6 (12), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 6, 1997 | South Cotabato Stadium, Koronadal City, Cotabato del Sur, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 48 | Win | 40–7 | Manuel Medina | TD | 8 (12), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 17, 1997 | Luneta Park, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 47 | Win | 39–7 | Nobutoshi Hiranaka | TKO | 8 (12), 0:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 2, 1996 | Marine Messe, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 46 | Win | 38–7 | César Soto | UD | 12 | Jul 6, 1996 | Luneta Park, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 45 | Win | 37–7 | Alejandro González | TKO | 4 (12), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 1, 1996 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 36–7 | Manuel Medina | UD | 12 | Dec 11, 1995 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 43 | Win | 35–7 | Raúl Pérez | TKO | 1 (10), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 9, 1995 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Win | 34–7 | Tomoaki Iwasa | TKO | 7 | Jul 30, 1995 | Aichi Prefectural Gym, Nagoya, Aichi, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 33–7 | Singnum Chuwatana | TKO | 8 (10) | May 6, 1995 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 32–7 | Yong Heung-Nam | TKO | 2 | May 14, 1994 | Araneta Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Loss | 31–7 | Alejandro González | TKO | 2 (12), 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 13, 1993 | Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC International featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Win | 31–6 | Boyet Andales | TKO | 3 (10), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 20, 1993 | Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Win | 30–6 | Raul Mora | SD | 12 | Feb 20, 1993 | Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 36 | Win | 29–6 | Evgeny Burchak | UD | 10 | Nov 28, 1992 | Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Win | 28–6 | Thanomchit Kiatkriengkrai | KO | 1 (10) | Sep 26, 1992 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 34 | Win | 28–6 | Eduardo Rojas | UD | 10 | Jul 17, 1992 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 27–6 | Rudy Cabiles | UD | 10 | Mar 14, 1992 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Loss | 26–6 | Israel Contreras | KO | 5 (12), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 19, 1991 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Win | 26–5 | Thanomsak Sithbaobay | UD | 12 | Nov 29, 1990 | Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 25–5 | Jun Young-Man | TKO | 1 (10), | Oct 12, 1990 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 24–5 | Hurley Snead | RTD | 8 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 30, 1990 | Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 28 | Win | 23–5 | Juan Mendoza | TKO | 3 (10), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 1, 1989 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 22–5 | Kaokor Galaxy | KO | 1 (12), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 18, 1989 | Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 26 | Win | 21–5 | Keiichi Ozaki | UD | 10 | Aug 30, 1989 | Blaisbell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 20–5 | Park Young-Duk | TKO | 2 (10), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 28, 1989 | Blaisbell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 19–5 | Pedro Rodriguez | TKO | 4 (10), 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 28, 1989 | Blaisbell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 18–5 | Somboonyod Singsamang | TKO | 1 (10), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 18, 1989 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Loss | 17–5 | Min Young-Chun | SD | 10 | Dec 4, 1988 | Gwangju Gymnasium, Gwangju, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 17–4 | Mauro Diaz | KO | 2 (12), 0:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 23, 1988 | Concourse Exhibit Hall, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won USA California State bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 20 | Win | 16–4 | Ron Cisneros | UD | 10 | May 20, 1988 | Concourse Exhibit Hall, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Loss | 15–4 | Juan José Estrada | TKO | 10 (12) | Mar 14, 1988 | Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC International bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 15–3 | Loremor Pontino | KO | 3 (10), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 27, 1987 | Tagum City, Davao del Norte, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 14–3 | Dadoy Andujar | UD | 10 | Sep 5, 1987 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 13–3 | Roger Pilapil | TKO | 4 (10), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 16, 1987 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 12–3 | Ruben De La Cruz | KO | 9 | Feb 7, 1987 | Davao City, Davao del Sur, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 11–3 | Lee Bong-Ho | UD | 10 | Nov 8, 1986 | Manila Midtown Ramada Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 10–3 | Ari Blanca | PTS | 10 | Jun 25, 1986 | Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 9–3 | Robinson Cabusao | PTS | 8 | Mar 22, 1986 | Quezon, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–3 | Dadoy Andujar | SD | 10 | Feb 2, 1986 | General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Loss | 8–2 | Jun Resma | PTS | 10 | Dec 6, 1985 | Parañaque City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Romy Navarrete | PTS | 10 | Jul 19, 1985 | University of Life Training & Recreational Arena (ULTRA), Pasig City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Roger Pilapil | UD | 10 | May 29, 1985 | Elorde Sports Center, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Romy Austria | PTS | 10 | Mar 22, 1985 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Titong Dignos | PTS | 6 | Nov 16, 1984 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Danny Duran | TKO | 2 (6) | Sep 22, 1984 | Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Manuel Corpus | KO | 3 (6), | Sep 15, 1984 | Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Loss | 2–1 | Ariel Samson | PTS | 6 | Aug 17, 1984 | Tayuman, Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ric Santiago | PTS | 4 | Jul 29, 1984 | Pasay City Sports Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Vladimer Raffy | PTS | 4 | May 25, 1984 | San Pedro, Laguna, PhilippinesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Awards and recognition
- 2023 Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Memorial Boxing Awards Banquest of Champions "Ring Excellence Award"
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s): |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Bagsik ng Kamao | David | [7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s): |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | Batang Quiapo | Roberto | Supporting cast | [8] |
See also
References
External links
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