Rafael Lozano facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Balita | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Spain |
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| Born | 24 January 1970 Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain |
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| Height | 1.50 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 48 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | Light Flyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Boxing Club Córdoba | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rafael Lozano Muñoz (born 25 January 1970) is a former boxer from Spain. He was born in Córdoba, in the region of Andalusia. Rafael Lozano is famous for winning two Olympic medals in boxing.
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Rafael Lozano's Boxing Career
Rafael Lozano was known by his nickname "Balita". He started his professional boxing career in 2001.
Professional Boxing Matches
In 2006, Rafael Lozano fought for a big title. He challenged Brahim Asloum for the WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Title. Lozano lost this match by a technical knockout (TKO).
Amateur Boxing Achievements
Before turning professional, Rafael Lozano had a very successful amateur career. He competed in many important events, including the Olympic Games.
1992 Summer Olympics
Rafael Lozano took part in the Summer Olympics in 1992. He competed in the light flyweight category.
- He won against Fana Thwala from South Africa.
- He also defeated Eric Griffin from the United States.
- Lozano then lost to Rogelio Marcelo from Cuba.
1996 European Championships
In 1996, Lozano won a Bronze Medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships. This event was held in Vejle, Denmark.
- He defeated Yaşar Giritli from Turkey.
- He also won against Peter Baláž from Slovakia.
- Lozano lost to Oleg Kiryukhin from Ukraine.
1996 Summer Olympics
Later in 1996, Rafael Lozano won a Bronze Medal at the Summer Olympics. These games took place in Atlanta, Georgia. He competed in the light flyweight division.
- He won his first fight against Joseph Benhard from Namibia.
- Next, he defeated Masibulele Makepula from South Africa.
- He also won against Masara La Paene from Indonesia.
- Lozano then lost to Mansueto Velasco from the Philippines.
2000 Summer Olympics
Rafael Lozano won a Silver Medal at the Summer Olympics in 2000. This major event was held in Sydney, Australia. He competed in the light flyweight category.
- He defeated Danilo Lerio from the Philippines.
- He then won against Suleiman Bilali from Kenya.
- Lozano also defeated Kim Un-Chol from North Korea.
- In the final match, he lost to Brahim Asloum from France.
