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Luisito Espinosa
👑 2-Division World Champion

Luisito “Lindol” Espinosa

📍 Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
47 Wins
13 Losses
0 Draws
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28 KOs
Career: 1984  –  2005
Belts Won
World Titles
WBC WBC World Featherweight
Won: Dec 11, 1995 UD Manuel Medina; 7 DefensesLost: May 15, 1999 UD Cesar Soto
WBA WBA World Bantamweight
Won: Oct 18, 1989 KO R1 Khaokor Galaxy; 2 DefensesLost: Oct 19, 1991 KO R5 Israel Contreras
Regional Belts
CSAC CSAC California Bantamweight
Won: Jul 23, 1988 KO R2 Mauro DiazLost: Jul 23, 1989 Vacated

About Luisito Espinosa

Luisito Pio Espinosa (born June 26, 1967, in Tondo, Manila), nicknamed “Lindol” (Earthquake) and “Golden Boy”, is a retired Filipino boxer and actor who competed from 1984 to 2005. A two-division world champion, he held the WBA bantamweight title (1989–1991) and the WBC featherweight title (1995–1999), defending the latter seven times with notable victories over Manuel Medina, Alejandro González, and César Soto. Espinosa fought a total of 60 bouts, winning 47 (26 KOs) and losing 13, remembered for his resilience and punching power. After retirement, he faced hardships but later worked as a trainer in the U.S., Hong Kong, and China, and even trained MMA fighters like Nick and Nate Diaz. In 2015, he won a long-delayed case for unpaid prize money, and in 2023 he joined the cast of Batang Quiapo as Roberto, marking his transition into acting.
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Fight Record 60 bouts

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PHILBOXING EXCLUSIVE: ESPINOSA BOXING CARD RESET TO NOV. 5 , by Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com 22 Oct 2005 PHILIPPINES LAST DITCH EFFORT TO SAVE FACE , by Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com ↗ 21 Oct 2005 No sparring job for Espinosa, says Pacquiao , by Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin ↗ 21 Oct 2005 Pacquiao agrees to spar with Espinosa , by Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer ↗ 20 Oct 2005 Pacman taps Louie , Tempo ↗ 20 Oct 2005 Now’s the time to say thank you to Espinosa , by Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer ↗ 19 Oct 2005 Fight card set to benefit Espinosa , The Manila Bulletin ↗ 19 Oct 2005 LUISITO’S HOMECOMING , by Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com 18 Oct 2005 Hermie sings new tune , by Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star ↗ 18 Oct 2005 Manny’s TV show soon , by Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star ↗ 16 Oct 2005 Salim loses to Mexican WBC Youth champ , by Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com 15 Oct 2005 Filipino Salim vies for WBC title in Mexico today , by Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com 14 Oct 2005 REMEMBERING GUADALAJARA , by Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com 11 Oct 2005 A NIGHT OF YOUNG STARS , by Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com 08 Oct 2005 BARCELONA DEFENDS AGAINST DANGGOD , by Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com 05 Oct 2005 Boxing spotlight on RP again this Sunday , by Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer ↗ 05 Oct 2005 Death leaves boxing on the ropes , by Manolo Iñigo, Philippine Daily Inquirer ↗ 26 Sep 2005 IN TELEFUTURA MAIN EVENT, SUICO BEATEN! , by Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com ↗ 25 Sep 2005 Pacquiao hands back luster to Philippine boxing; Another looming 3-peat weekend for RP , by Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com 23 Sep 2005 PEDRO: GANIGAN BETTER THAN MANNY! , by Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com ↗ 21 Sep 2005

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