Espinosa lost to Soto 1999 prior to that Hamed won his WBO World Featherweight title reigns from 1995 to 2001 likewise Espinosa won his second weight title the WBC World Featherweight title reigning from 1995 to 1999 eitherway its intriguing match up between the year 1996-1998 for both.

Alejandro Gonzales is also a topnotch on the feathers on that time wins over Kelly, Soto and Espinosa winning by k.o. In rematch Espinosa regain himself also by winning also by k.o.