Gamboa Falls Short in Comeback, Espinoza Claims Split Decision
In a disappointing return to the ring, former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa lost a split decision to Alexander Espinoza after a four-year hiatus from boxing.
Former unified featherweight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa faced a tough comeback fight, suffering a split decision loss to Ecuador's Alexander Espinoza in Fort Lauderdale. This marked Gamboa's first bout since his stoppage defeat to Isaac Cruz in 2022, and at 44 years old, he struggled to regain his former glory.
During the fight, Gamboa was knocked down once and ultimately lost the decision, bringing his record to 30-6. Espinoza improved to 21-5-1 with this victory. Gamboa's career has seen him share the ring with elite fighters like Terence Crawford, Devin Haney, and Gervonta Davis, but he has yet to replicate his amateur success in the professional arena.
In other action on the card, fellow Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux secured a points victory over Chilean veteran Jose Velasquez, marking his third win since 2023. At 45, Rigondeaux continues to showcase his skills, while Gamboa is reportedly shifting focus to Bare Knuckle Boxing, having signed a multi-fight agreement in hopes of becoming a champion in that arena.
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