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Showtime sports vp stephen espinoza speaks on the struggle of setting up the best boxing fights
Stephen Espinoza is the current executive vice president and general manager of Showtime Sports.
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Early life
Espinoza is a native of El Paso, Texas and graduated from Coronado High School in 1988.
Education
Following his graduation from high school, Espinoza attended Stanford University, obtaining a B.A. in communication in 1992. He then went on to earn a J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1996.
Career
While still at UCLA, Espinoza began working for sports agent Leigh Steinberg. However, he switched career tracks and accepted a position at Greenberg Glusker in 1996 before eventually moving on to Ziffren Brittenham LLP in 2002. Both firms specialize in entertainment law.
Introduction into boxing
Through his work at Ziffren Brittenham LLP, Espinoza came to represent professional boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Mike Tyson.
Golden Boy Promotions
Espinoza formerly served as lead counsel for De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.
Showtime Sports
On November 14, 2011, Espinoza was announced as the new head of Showtime Sports, replacing Ken Hershman. Since his move to Showtime, Espinoza has made boxing a focus of the network. In 2012, he signed Floyd Mayweather, Jr. to a six-fight, multi-year deal. Espinoza was also reportedly "instrumental" in negotiating the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight.
Personal life
Espinoza currently resides in New York City.
