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.
Flyweight
Jesse Espinas
Oroquieta City, Philippines
26Wins
7Losses
0Draws
15KOs
Career: 2012 – present
Biography
Regional & Other Belts
- IBF IBF Asia Flyweight Won Oct 12, 2025
- WBC WBC Asian Super Flyweight Won Jun 21, 2025
- Philippines Philippines PBF Light Flyweight Won May 14, 2023 · Lost May 13, 2024
- Philippines Philippines GAB Light Flyweight Won May 22, 2018 · Lost May 22, 2019
- Philippines Philippines MinProBA Light Flyweight Won Jan 15, 2018 · Lost Jan 15, 2019
- WBO WBO Oriental Light Flyweight Won Feb 26, 2016 · Lost Feb 25, 2017
- ABF ABF Asian Boxing Federation Minimumweight Won Jan 12, 2016 · Lost Jan 11, 2017
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | Komgrich Nantapech | D | TKO | 1/6 | World Siam Stadium, Bangkok |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Jiangtao Cao | D | TKO | 5/10 | Somewhere in, Huhehaote |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Jerald Paclar | D | SD | 10 | Iligan City |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Adisak Ketpiam | D | KO | 2/6 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Mpumelelo Tshabalala | D | UD | 10 | Orlando Community Hall, Soweto |
| May 14, 2023 | Ruben Dadivas | D | KO | 1/10 | Don Francisco Kikoy Bagol Sports Complex, Alegria, Surigao del Norte |
| Dec 20, 2022 | John Paul Gabunilas | D | MD | 10 | San Fernando Sports Complex, San Fernando, Cebu |
| Oct 12, 2019 | Denver Cuello | D | UD | 10 | Elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque City |
| Jul 6, 2019 | Mark Vicelles | D | MD | 10 | Panphil B. Frasco Memorial Sports Complex, Liloan |
| Aug 11, 2018 | Edward Heno | D | UD | 12 | San Pedro Gymnasium, San Pedro |
| May 22, 2018 | Lester Abutan | D | UD | 12 | Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan City |
| Jan 15, 2018 | Elias Joaquino | D | UD | 10 | Barangay Tablon Gymnasium (Covered Court), Cagayan de Oro City |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Lito Dante | D | — | 8/10 | Barangay Cupang Covered Court, Muntinlupa City |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Silem Serang | D | KO | 2/6 | Suamlum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok |
| May 6, 2016 | Tommy Seran | D | TKO | 4/6 | Suamlum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Phai Pharob | D | TKO | 8/12 | Wat Kokkuod, Surin |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Joey Canoy | D | TKO | 5/10 | Barangay Tablon Gymnasium (Covered Court), Cagayan de Oro City |
| Feb 14, 2015 | Michael Borja | D | TKO | 2/8 | Barangay Bulua Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City |
| Dec 7, 2014 | Rey Morano | D | TKO | 3/8 | Central Market Gym, Iligan City |
| Oct 4, 2014 | Rodel Tejares | D | TKO | 7/10 | Macasanding Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City |
| Aug 16, 2014 | Lyster Jun Pronco | D | TKO | 8/10 | Macasandig Gym, Cagayan de Oro City |
| May 3, 2014 | Lyster Jun Pronco | D | UD | 8 | Cebu Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Cebu City |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Ryan Ralozo | D | UD | 10 | Dumingag Municipal Gym, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur |
| Oct 26, 2013 | Louie Arlos | D | MD | 8 | Makati Coliseum, Makati City |
| Mar 8, 2013 | Rey Morano | D | RTD | 4/8 | — |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Ronelle Ferreras | D | MD | 8 | Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Nestor Languido | D | KO | 1/6 | — |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Mateo Jasma | D | TKO | 1/6 | Public Plaza, Baliangao |
| Apr 28, 2012 | Abel Gayhun | D | UD | 6 | MSU IIT Gym, Iligan City |
