Crisanto España
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1964 –
Who is Crisanto España?
Crisanto España was a professional boxer in the welterweight division. 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 before being stopped by Ike Quartey in the 11th round in 1994. España fought only once more, in Ireland in 1995 and retired with a record of 31-1-0 with 25 KOs.
His older brother Ernesto España was the World Boxing Association lightweight champion in 1979 and 1980.
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