Rafael Concepción
Panamanian boxer
Rafael Concepción
Born Rafael Concepción
(1982-06-24 ) 24 June 1982 (age 42) Nationality Panamanian Other names El Torito Statistics Weight(s) Bantamweight Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 27 Wins 18 Wins by KO 8 Losses 8 Draws 1
Rafael Concepción (born 24 June 1982) is a boxer from the Republic of Panama , nicknamed "El Torito" . He has a record of 13 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.
He fought A. J. "Bazooka" Banal of the Philippines for the WBA interim Super Flyweight Title on July 26, 2008 which he came out the victor. Though trailing in points, Concepcion sent Banal to the canvass in the 10th round. Due to exhaustion, his opponent refuse to rise back and continue.
On his first defense of the crown, Concepcion took on former world title holder Jorge Arce on September 15 that same year. After a vicious exchange of punches, he conceded the match and the title at the end of the 9th round.
He faced Nonito Donaire on August 15, 2009 in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada to regain the same title he lost which has become vacant. On the weigh-in, however, Concepcion was more than 4 pounds overweight and could not go lower on time. Thus the title became only available for Donaire who successfully made the weight limit.[ 1] Concepcion lost the bout via unanimous decision. From there, Concepcion moved to bantamweight.
Professional boxing record
27 fights
18 wins
8 losses
By knockout
8
5
By decision
10
3
Draws
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
27
Loss
18–8–1
Roberto Vásquez
TKO
4 (10)
8 Aug 2015
Radisson Victoria Plaza , Montevideo , Uruguay
For vacant WBA Fedebol super bantamweight title
26
Loss
18–7–1
Genesis Servania
TKO
2 (12), 2:04
26 Oct 2013
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino , Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
For vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
25
Win
18–6–1
Germán Lara
UD
8
3 Aug 2013
Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
24
Win
17–6–1
Alejandro Corrales
UD
6
20 Apr 2013
Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
23
Loss
16–6–1
Liborio Solís
UD
11
22 Oct 2011
Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
For WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
22
Win
16–5–1
Luis Felipe Cuadrado
UD
8
27 May 2011
Hotel RIU, Panama City, Panama
21
Win
15–5–1
Alex Olea
UD
8
14 Jan 2011
Hotel RIU, Panama City, Panama
20
Loss
14–5–1
Fernando Montiel
KO
3 (12), 1:07
17 Jul 2010
Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutiérrez , Mexico
For WBC and WBO bantamweight titles
19
Win
14–4–1
Sergio Gómez
UD
10
18 Mar 2010
Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
18
Loss
13–4–1
Nonito Donaire
UD
12
15 Aug 2009
The Joint , Paradise, Nevada , U.S.
WBA interim super flyweight title only at stake for Donaire as Concepción misses weight
17
Win
13–3–1
Kermin Guardia
UD
8
3 Feb 2009
The Masonic Temple, Brooklyn , New York , U.S.
16
Win
12–3–1
Emerson Nisperusa
TKO
2 (8), 1:20
28 Nov 2008
Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, Panama
15
Loss
11–3–1
Jorge Arce
RTD
9 (12), 3:00
15 Sep 2008
Arena México , Mexico City , Mexico
Lost WBA interim super flyweight title
14
Win
11–2–1
A. J. Banal
KO
10 (12), 2:35
26 Jul 2008
Cebu Coliseum , Cebu City , Philippines
Won vacant WBA interim super flyweight title
13
Win
10–2–1
Jean Piero Pérez
TKO
3 (10), 0:48
27 Mar 2008
Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, Panama
12
Win
9–2–1
Alberto Mitre
TKO
7 (10), 1:32
14 Jul 2007
Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
11
Win
8–2–1
Jean Piero Pérez
SD
10
24 Mar 2007
Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, Panama
WBA Fedelatin flyweight title only at stake for Pérez as Concepión misses weight
10
Win
7–2–1
Ricardo Molina
KO
4 (12), 3:00
20 May 2006
Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, Panama
Won vacant WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
9
Win
6–2–1
Javier Córdoba
UD
6
15 Oct 2005
Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, Panama
8
Win
5–2–1
Ezequiel Asprilla
TKO
2 (6), 2:59
29 Jul 2005
Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, Panama
7
Win
4–2–1
Ezequiel Asprilla
UD
6
3 Jun 2005
Roberto Durán Arena , Panama City , Panama
6
Loss
3–2–1
Ricardo Molina
SD
6
13 Nov 2004
Jardín Nuevas Glorias Soberanas, Juan Díaz , Panama
5
Win
3–1–1
Eduardo González
UD
4
19 Jun 2004
Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
4
Win
2–1–1
Alexander Murillo
TKO
3 (4)
19 Jul 2003
Salón Magnum Eventus, Bella Vista, Panama
3
Draw
1–1–1
Luis Quiel
TD
3 (4)
28 Mar 2003
Salón Magnum Eventus, Bella Vista , Panama
2
Loss
1–1
Alexander Murillo
TKO
2 (4)
31 Jan 2003
Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón , Panama
1
Win
1–0
Carlos Alberto Murillo
TKO
2 (4), 1:51
30 Aug 2002
Jardín La Macaraquena, 24 de Diciembre , Panama
References
^ Dennis Guillermo (August 14, 2009), Rafael Concepcion does not make weight, Donaire still promises to knock him out , Examiner.com
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