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Antonio Esparragoza


Antonio Esparragoza Betancourt was a boxer in the featherweight division from Venezuela.

Esparragoza represented Venezuela as a Featherweight at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.

Esparragoza turned pro in 1981 and after largely fighting unproven fighters in his native Venezuela was granted a shot at WBA Featherweight Title holder Steve Cruz in 1987. Esparragoza pulled off an upset with a TKO in the 12th round. Esparragoza defended the title seven times before losing the belt to Yong-Kyun Park in 1991 via unanimous decision. He retired after the loss.

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