Crisanto España (born October 25, 1964 in Venezuela) is a former boxer who was the WBA welterweight champion of the world.

España fought out of Belfast, Northern Ireland and turned pro in 1984 after ac*ulating a 54-10 amateur record. España impressively won his first 30 fights, including the WBA Welterweight *le with an upset TKO in the 8th round over Meldrick Taylor in 1992. He successfully defended the *le twice before being stopped by Ike Quartey in the 11th round in 1994. España fought only once more, in Northern Ireland in 1995 and retired with a record of 31-1-0 with 25 KOs.

He has two children named; Crisanto and Nico Espana.

His older brother Ernesto España was the World Boxing *ociation lightweight champion in 1979 and 1980.

See also

• List of WBA world champions

External links

• Boxing record for Crisanto España from BoxRec (registration required)