Four Defenses. Four KOs. Rafael Espinoza Stops Khegai to Keep WBO Belt
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Four Defenses. Four KOs. Rafael Espinoza Stops Khegai to Keep WBO Belt
Rafael Espinoza produced another ruthless, towering display of why he may be the most physically overwhelming featherweight champion of the modern era. The 6ft 1in Mexican punished and ultimately broke Arnold Khegai on Saturday night, forcing a mercy stoppage after ten completed rounds at Arena Coliseo, San Luis Potosí. The official time barely mattered —… Read More »Four Defenses. Four KOs. Rafael Espinoza Stops Khegai to Keep WBO Belt
Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai – Results & Post-Fight Report
WBO featherweight champion, Rafael Espinoza successfully defended his title for a fourth time at Arena Coliseo in Mexico, as he became the first man to halt Arnold Khegai in a 10th-round stoppage win. Espinoza (28-0, 24 KOs) was last seen in May in Las Vegas, dominating Edward Vazquez before forcing a stoppage in the seventh round,, while Ukraine’s Khegai (23-3-1, 14 KOs) took to the ring in September, taking an eight-round points win against Li…
Rafael Espinoza (28-0, 24 KO) made good the forecasts and retained the WBO world crown of the featherweight against Arnold Khegai (23-3-1, 14 KO) in the Arena Coliseum of San Luis Potosí (Mexico). From the watchtower that is the guard of the Mexican and his endless figure, the champion was not in a hurry to cook on low heat a victory that at no time seemed to be in danger. The Ukrainian fought without disheartening in a meritorious performance, …
Photo: Zanfer Boxing WBO feather weight champion Rafael Espinoza showed an impressive performance in San Luis Potosi and stopped the tough Ukrainian Arnold Khegai for the first time. In the preliminary program Emiliano Vargas confidently prevailed for points. Espinoza remains undefeated – Khegais corner throws the towel Rafael Espinoza (28-0, 24 KOs) remains the measure of all things in the feather weight of the WBO. The 1.85-meter-sized Mexican…
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