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Crisanto España

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Crisanto España
Born (1964-10-25) October 25, 1964 (age 60)
Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Other namesClaws
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins31
Wins by KO25
Losses1

Crisanto España (born October 25, 1964, in Venezuela) is a former boxer who was the WBA welterweight champion of the world.

Professional career

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España fought out of Belfast, Northern Ireland and turned pro in 1984 after accumulating a 54-10 amateur record. España impressively won his first 30 fights, including the WBA Welterweight Title with an upset TKO in the 8th round over Meldrick Taylor in 1992. He successfully defended the title twice including against Panama's Rodolfo Aguilar,[1] before being stopped by Ike Quartey in the 11th round in 1994.[2] España fought only once more, in 1995 and retired with a record of 31-1-0 with 25 KOs.

Professional boxing record

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32 fights 31 wins 1 loss
By knockout 25 1
By decision 5 0
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
32 Win 31–1 Paul Wesley PTS 6 (6) 1995-03-18 Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Ireland
31 Loss 30–1 Ike Quartey TKO 11 (12) 1994-06-04 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France Lost WBA welterweight title
30 Win 30–0 Donovan Boucher TKO 10 (12) Oct 9, 1993 Old Trafford, Manchester, England, U.K. Retained WBA welterweight title
29 Win 29–0 Rodolfo Aguilar UD 12 (12) 1993-05-05 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K. Retained WBA welterweight title
28 Win 28–0 Meldrick Taylor TKO 8 (12) Oct 31, 1992 Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, England, U.K. Won WBA welterweight title
27 Win 27–0 David Taylor TKO 7 (8) 1992-07-03 Pontault-Combault, France
26 Win 26–0 Kevin Whaley El TKO 1 (?) 1992-06-11 Pabellón de La Casilla, Bilbao, Spain
25 Win 25–0 Hector Hugo Vilte TKO 7 (12) 1991-11-13 Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K. Retained WBC International welterweight title
24 Win 24–0 Newton Barnett RTD 4 (8) 1991-09-07 Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
23 Win 23–0 Larry McCall TKO 4 (?) 1991-05-30 Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, Spain
22 Win 22–0 Luis Santana UD 12 (12) 1991-02-12 Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K. Won vacant WBC International welterweight title
21 Win 21–0 Luis Mora TKO 7 (10) 1990-10-30 Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
20 Win 20–0 Felix Dubray KO 4 (8) 1990-09-15 Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
19 Win 19–0 Francisco Bernabe Bobadilla KO 4 (10) 1990-05-23 Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
18 Win 18–0 Jorge Hernandez TKO 1 (6) 1990-03-28 G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England, U.K.
17 Win 17–0 Delfino Marin TKO 6 (8) 1990-02-21 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
16 Win 16–0 Lloyd Christie RTD 3 (8) 1989-12-13 Sports Centre, Kirkby, England, U.K.
15 Win 15–0 Mario Moreno DQ 1 (?) 1989-11-29 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
14 Win 14–0 Carlos Zambrano TKO 2 (?) 1989-10-31 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
13 Win 13–0 Del Bryan PTS 8 (8) 1989-05-10 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, England, U.K.
12 Win 12–0 Antonio Campbell TKO 2 (8) 1989-04-12 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
11 Win 11–0 Judas Clottey TKO 2 (8) 1989-03-08 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
10 Win 10–0 Mike Essett TKO 2 (8) 1989-02-20 NSC Grosvenor House, Mayfair, England, U.K.
9 Win 9–0 Billy Buchanan TKO 3 (8) 1989-01-25 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
8 Win 8–0 Gary Pemberton TKO 1 (8) 1988-12-14 Sports Centre, Kirkby, England, U.K.
7 Win 7–0 Simon Eubanks TKO 1 (8) 1988-12-07 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
6 Win 6–0 Dave Pierre PTS 6 (6) 1988-10-19 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
5 Win 5–0 Rolando Ruiz KO 1 (6) 1987-02-21 Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
4 Win 4–0 Edgar Rodriguez TKO 3 (?) 1985-09-07 Caracas, Venezuela
3 Win 3–0 Jorge Medina TKO 1 (?) 1984-10-10 Porlamar, Venezuela
2 Win 2–0 Jose Campos TKO 3 (?) 1984-07-13 Carúpano, Venezuela
1 Win 1–0 Elias Gonzalez TKO 1 (?) 1984-03-30 Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela

Personal life

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He has two children named; Crisanto and Nico Espana. His older brother Ernesto España was the World Boxing Association lightweight champion in 1979 and 1980.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Names in the News". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  2. ^ "Quartey Fighting for High Profile in U.S." The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Luis García
WBC International
welterweight champion

February 12, 1991 – 1992
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Grahame Cheney
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA welterweight champion
October 31, 1992 – June 4, 1994
Succeeded by