Rafael Espinoza

Rafael Espinoza is the current WBO featherweight world champion. Espinoza has held the title since 2023.

World title bouts: 6
Record in world title bouts (won–lost): 6–0
World titles held: 1
Longest world title reign (WBO featherweight, 2023–present): 2 years, 11 months

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Timeline of world title events

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2026
31st Oct
Rafael Espinoza beats Ricardo Blandon via technical knockout 3/12

Featherweight · WBO

Source: Canelo vs. Mbilli Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event(opens in a new tab), MMA Fighting, Bryan Tucker, 31st Oct 2026
2025
31st Dec
The Ring magazine rates Rafael Espinoza No. 1 at featherweight in its annual ratings
15th Nov
Rafael Espinoza beats Arnold Khegai via corner retirement 11/12

Featherweight · WBO
Source: Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza Dominates Arnold Khegai, Retains WBO Featherweight Title via TKO(opens in a new tab), World Boxing Organization, 16th Nov 2025
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Boxing Results: Rafael Espinoza Batters Khegai Until Corner Waves It Off After Ten(opens in a new tab), Boxing News 24, Ken Woods, 16th Nov 2025
4th May
Rafael Espinoza beats Edward Vazquez via technical knockout 7/12

Featherweight · WBO
2024
31st Dec
The Ring magazine rates Rafael Espinoza No. 2 at featherweight in its annual ratings
7th Dec
Rafael Espinoza beats Robeisy Ramirez via technical knockout 6/12

Featherweight · WBO
21st Jun
Rafael Espinoza beats Sergio Chirino Sanchez via technical knockout 4/12

Featherweight · WBO
2023
31st Dec
The Ring magazine rates Rafael Espinoza No. 5 at featherweight in its annual ratings
9th Dec
Rafael Espinoza beats Robeisy Ramirez via majority decision 12/12

Featherweight · WBO