Rafael Lozano facts for kids
This page is about a Spanish boxer (born 1970). For other uses, see his son (born 2004).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Lozano and the second or maternal family name is Muñoz.
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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 in Córdoba, Andalusia) is a former boxer from Spain.
Professional career
Known as "Balita", Lozano turned pro in 2001. In 2006, he challenged Brahim Asloum for the WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Title (lost on TKO).
Amateur career
- 1992 – Participated in the Summer Olympics (light flyweight)
- Defeated Fana Thwala (South Africa) points
- Defeated Eric Griffin (United States) points
- Lost to Rogelio Marcelo (Cuba) points
- 1996 – Bronze Medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships (Light Flyweight) in Vejle, Denmark
- Defeated Yaşar Giritli (Turkey) points
- Defeated Peter Baláž (Slovakia) points
- Lost to Oleg Kiryukhin (Ukraine) points
- 1996 – Bronze medal at the Summer Olympics (light flyweight) in Atlanta, Georgia
- Defeated Joseph Benhard (Namibia) points
- Defeated Masibulele Makepula (South Africa) points
- Defeated Masara La Paene (Indonesia) points
- Lost to Mansueto Velasco (Philippines) points
- 2000 – Silver Medal at the Summer Olympics (light flyweight) in Sydney, Australia
- Defeated Danilo Lerio (Philippines) points
- Defeated Suleiman Bilali (Kenya) points
- Defeated Kim Un-Chol (North Korea) points
- Lost to Brahim Asloum (France) points
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Lozano para niños
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