Jesse “Little Giant” Espinas

Place of Birth: Oroquieta City, Philippines

26 W – 7 L – 0 D · 16 KO

Ranking July 2026: WBC #11 WBO #4

Career: 2012–present

IBF IBF Asia Flyweight

Won: Oct 12, 2025 KO R8 April Jay Abne Reigning

WBC WBC Asian Super Flyweight

Won: Jun 21, 2025 TKO R5 Jiangtao CaoLost: Jun 21, 2026 Vacated

Philippines Philippines PBF Light Flyweight

Won: May 14, 2023 KO R1 Ruben DadivasLost: May 13, 2024 Vacated

Philippine Philippines Philippine Games & Amusements Board, Philippines GAB Light Flyweight

Won: May 22, 2018 UD Lester AbutanLost: May 22, 2019 Vacated

Philippines Philippines MinProBA Light Flyweight

Won: Jan 15, 2018 UD Elias JoaquinoLost: Jan 15, 2019 Vacated

WBO WBO Oriental Light Flyweight

Won: Feb 26, 2016 TKO R8 Phai PharobLost: Feb 25, 2017 Vacated

ABF ABF Asian Boxing Federation Minimumweight

Won: Jan 12, 2016 TKO R5 Joey CanoyLost: Jan 11, 2017 Vacated

About Jesse Espinas

Jesse Oliberos Espinas (born November 29, 1992 in Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Philippines) is a Filipino professional boxer nicknamed “Little Giant.” A southpaw who has competed from mini-flyweight to super-flyweight, he captured regional titles including the ABF mini-flyweight, WBO Oriental light-flyweight, MinProBA light-flyweight, GAB light-flyweight, PBF light-flyweight, and WBC Asia super-flyweight crowns. Espinas has fought 32 times, with 25 wins (15 by knockout) and 7 losses, earning a reputation as a durable gatekeeper who later staged a resurgence by winning the WBC Asia super-flyweight title in 2025 and the IBF Asia flyweight belt in October 2025.

Fight Record 33 bouts

No.	Date	Location	Opponent	Division	Result	Rds	At Stake
33	28 Mar 2026	World Siam Stadium, Bangkok, TH	Komgrich Nantapech		W-TKO	1/6
32	12 Oct 2025	Abra, Bangued, PH	April Jay Abne 15-1-1		W-KO	8/12	IBF Asia Flyweight
31	21 Jun 2025	Huhehaote, CN	Jiangtao Cao 10-4-2	Super Flyweight	W-TKO	5/10	WBC Asian Super Flyweight
30	25 Jan 2025	Iligan City, PH	Jerald Paclar 17-8-4	Flyweight	W-SD	10
29	26 Sep 2024	Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, TH	Adisak Ketpiam 8-15-1		W-KO	2/6
28	20 Aug 2023	Orlando Community Hall, Soweto, ZA	Mpumelelo Tshabalala 9-1-0	Light Flyweight	L-UD	10	WBO Inter-Continental Light Flyweight
27	14 May 2023	Don Francisco Kikoy Bagol Sports Complex, Alegria, Surigao del Norte, PH	Ruben Dadivas 9-3-0	Light Flyweight	W-KO	1/10	Philippines PBF Light Flyweight
26	20 Dec 2022	San Fernando Sports Complex, San Fernando, Cebu, PH	John Paul Gabunilas 8-1-0	Light Flyweight	L-MD	10
25	26 Feb 2022	Sanman Gym, General Santos City, PH	Esneth Domingo 15-1-0	Flyweight	L-UD	10
24	12 Oct 2019	Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City, PH	Denver Cuello 38-5-6	Bantamweight	W-UD	10
23	06 Jul 2019	Panphil B. Frasco Memorial Sports Complex, Liloan, Cebu, PH	Mark Vicelles 10-0-1	Light Flyweight	L-MD	10	WBA Asia South Light Flyweight
22	11 Aug 2018	San Pedro Gymnasium, San Pedro, PH	Edward Heno 12-0-5	Light Flyweight	L-UD	12	OPBF Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Light Flyweight
21	22 May 2018	Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan City, PH	Lester Abutan 12-8-3	Light Flyweight	W-UD	12	Philippines GAB Light Flyweight · Philippine Games & Amusements Board Light Flyweight
20	15 Jan 2018	Barangay Tablon Gymnasium, Cagayan de Oro City, PH	Elias Joaquino 12-1-1	Flyweight	W-UD	10	Philippines MinProBA Light Flyweight
19	30 Sep 2017	Iligan City Public Plaza, Iligan City, PH	Jeson Ellarcos 5-5-0	Flyweight	W-UD	8
18	21 Dec 2016	Barangay Cupang Covered Court, Muntinlupa City, PH	Lito Dante 12-6-4	Light Flyweight	W-	8/10
17	01 Jul 2016	Suamlum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, TH	Silem Serang 6-6-1		W-KO	2/6
16	06 May 2016	Suamlum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, TH	Tommy Seran 26-8-0		W-TKO	4/6
15	26 Feb 2016	Wat Kokkuod, Surin, TH	Phai Pharob 32-0-0		W-TKO	8/12	WBO Oriental Light Flyweight
14	12 Jan 2016	Barangay Tablon Gymnasium, Cagayan de Oro City, PH	Joey Canoy 10-1-1	Minimumweight	W-TKO	5/10	ABF Asian Boxing Federation Minimumweight
13	12 Sep 2015	Sabang Covered Court, Danao City, PH	Cristian Araneta 10-0-0	Light Flyweight	L-TKO	8/10
12	14 Feb 2015	Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, PH	Michael Borja 6-12-1	Minimumweight	W-TKO	2/8
11	07 Dec 2014	Central Market Gym, Iligan City, PH	Rey Morano 9-41-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	3/8
10	04 Oct 2014	Macasanding Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City, PH	Rodel Tejares 20-30-6	Minimumweight	W-TKO	7/10
9	16 Aug 2014	Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City, PH	Lyster Jun Pronco 9-6-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	8/10
8	03 May 2014	Cebu Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City, PH	Lyster Jun Pronco 9-4-1	Minimumweight	W-UD	8
7	19 Mar 2014	Dumingag Municipal Gym, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, PH	Ryan Ralozo 8-10-2	Light Flyweight	W-UD	10
6	26 Oct 2013	Makati Coliseum, Makati City, PH	Louie Arlos 8-2-0	Light Flyweight	W-MD	8
5	08 Mar 2013	—	Rey Morano 8-34-1	Light Flyweight	W-RTD	4/8
4	21 Sep 2012	Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, PH	Ronelle Ferreras 10-5-1	Light Flyweight	L-MD	8
3	18 Aug 2012	—	Nestor Languido 3-8-2	Minimumweight	W-KO	1/6
2	16 Jul 2012	Public Plaza, Baliangao, PH	Mateo Jasma 4-4-1	Light Flyweight	W-TKO	1/6
1	28 Apr 2012	MSU IIT Gym, Iligan City, PH	Abel Gayhun 1-0-1	Light Flyweight	W-UD	6

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