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Rafael Solis (boxer)

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Rafael Solis De Jesus (born 29 January, 1958, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)[1] is a former junior lightweight boxer from Puerto Rico. He was raised in the barrio of Camito. Rafael trained at the Caimito Gym, and also frequented the Bairoa Gym.

Solis is the brother of Enrique Solis, Santos Solis and former world bantamweight champion Julian Solís.[1] He is the son of Jose Julian Solis and Gloria De Jesus.[2]

Solis had a successful boxing career, fighting in many Latin American countries, such as Venezuela, Dominican Republic and others.

On October 2, 1982, Solis won the Fecarbox (Central American Professional Boxing Federation) super featherweight title, knocking out Aquilino Asprilla in the 6th round.[3] On November 18, 1983, he challenged Héctor Camacho for the WBC's world Jr. Lightweight title. In what was the second time two Puerto Rican fighters fought each other for a world title[1] (the first time was Benitez vs. Santos in 1981), Solis lost to Camacho by knockout in round five at Roberto Clemente Coliseum.[4][5]

Solis last boxed in 1995 and retired with a record of 30 wins (20 by knockout), 13 losses (11 by knockout), and 2 draws.[6]

Personal

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He has a son, Rafael, Jr.

Honors

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In 2014, he was inducted into the Rio Piedras Sports Hall of Fame.[7]

Professional boxing record

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47 fights 30 wins 13 losses
By knockout 20 11
By decision 10 1
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 2
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
47 Loss 30–13–2 (2) Víctor Pérez TKO 1 (?) Oct 22, 1995 San Juan, Puerto Rico
46 Loss 30–12–2 (2) Santos Cardona TKO 2 (?) Jul 31, 1993 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
45 Loss 30–11–2 (2) Tomas Rodriguez TKO 3 (?) Feb 22, 1991 U.S. Virgin Islands
44 Loss 30–10–2 (2) Stanley Longstreet KO 2 (10), 1:40 Aug 17, 1989 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
43 Loss 30–9–2 (2) John John Molina DQ 4 (?) Jun 6, 1988 Sands Hotel & Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico
42 Loss 30–8–2 (2) Raul Frank TKO 5 (10) Aug 2, 1987 Georgetown, Guyana
41 Loss 30–7–2 (2) Robert Byrd KO 5 (?) May 16, 1987 Hotel San Juan, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
40 Loss 30–6–2 (2) Lester Ellis TKO 8 (10), 0:49 Mar 27, 1986 Melrose Reception Centre, Melbourne, Australia
39 Loss 30–5–2 (2) Bobby Chacon TKO 5 (10), 2:18 Oct 4, 1985 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
38 Win 30–4–2 (2) Anthony Cunningham KO 1 (?) Jul 20, 1984 Carolina, Puerto Rico
37 Loss 29–4–2 (2) Héctor Camacho KO 5 (12), 2:02 Nov 18, 1983 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico For WBC super-featherweight title
36 Win 29–3–2 (2) Benny Marquez TKO 4 (?), 2:57 Aug 7, 1983 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
35 Win 28–3–2 (2) Tony Styles KO 2 (10), 1:22 May 27, 1983 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
34 Win 27–3–2 (2) Joey Mayes TKO 2 (?) Feb 20, 1983 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
33 Win 26–3–2 (2) Aquilino Asprilla KO 6 (12) Oct 2, 1982 Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. Won WBC FECARBOX super-featherweight title
32 Win 25–3–2 (2) Sergio Aguirre TKO 9 (10) Aug 18, 1982 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
31 Win 24–3–2 (2) Juan Manuel Manriquez PTS 10 Mar 3, 1982 Santiago de Chile, Chile
30 Win 23–3–2 (2) Carlos Santana KO 3 (8) Dec 18, 1981 Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
29 Win 22–3–2 (2) Chucu Zimmerman TKO 3 (12) Sep 26, 1981 Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
28 NC 21–3–2 (2) Antonio Cruz NC 6 (10) Aug 7, 1981 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. The bout was stopped by referee Harold Valan due to an unruly crowd throwing bottles, Cruz was hit in the knee by a bottle fragment
27 Win 21–3–2 (1) Jorge Zuniga TKO 2 (10) Mar 28, 1981 Convention Center, Miami, Beach, Florida, U.S.
26 Win 20–3–2 (1) Enrique Maxwell PTS 10 Dec 19, 1980 San Juan, Puerto Rico
25 Wim 19–3–2 (1) Jose Latimer TKO 4 (?) Oct 17, 1980 San Juan, Puerto Rico
24 Win 18–3–2 (1) Anthony House KO 3 (10) Aug 29, 1980 Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
23 Win 17–3–2 (1) Jose Luis Alejandro TKO 9 (?) Jul 17, 1980 Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
22 Draw 16–3–2 (1) Leonidas Asprilla PTS 10 Feb 23, 1980 Cartagena, Colombia
21 Win 16–3–1 (1) Felix Figueroa TKO 9 (10) Aug 25, 1979 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
20 Win 15–3–1 (1) Adolfo Marte KO 3 (?) Feb 23, 1979 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
19 Win 14–3–1 (1) Delio Mercedes TKO 7 (10) Aug 14, 1978 Palacio de Deportes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
18 Win 13–3–1 (1) Jose Roman TKO 4 (?) May 20, 1978 Country Club Stadium, Carolina, Puerto Rico
17 Win 12–3–1 (1) Gregorio Severino KO 5 (?) Apr 14, 1978 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
16 Win 11–3–1 (1) Frank Joe PTS 8 Feb 18, 1978 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
15 NC 10–3–1 (1) Ernesto Herrera NC 9 (10) Oct 29, 1977 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. The bout was stopped after fans threw debris into the ring near the end of the 9th round
14 Win 10–3–1 Teodoro Osuna PTS 10 Oct 14, 1977 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
13 Win 9–3–1 Hector Montas KO 6 (?) Aug 8, 1977 Palacio de Deportes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12 Loss 8–3–1 Claude Noel PTS 10 Jun 3, 1977 Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
11 Loss 8–2–1 Idelfonso Bethelmy KO 1 (?) May 29, 1977 Caracas, Venezuela
10 Win 8–1–1 Roberto Calixto KO 2 (?) Feb 22, 1977 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9 Win 7–1–1 Arnaldo Santiago PTS 10 Nov 13, 1976 Guayama, Puerto Rico
8 Win 6–1–1 Francisco Cruz PTS 10 Aug 6, 1976 San Juan, Puerto Rico
7 Win 5–1–1 Azor Agosto PTS 6 Jun 4, 1976 Cancha Country Club, Caguas, Puerto Rico
6 Win 4–1–1 Carlos Rodriguez TKO 7 (8) Apr 27, 1976 Coliseo Roberto Celemnte, San Juan, Puerto Rico
5 Win 3–1–1 Hector Julio Rivera PTS 6 Nov 17, 1975 San Juan, Puerto Rico
4 Win 2–1–1 Arnaldo Santiago PTS 4 Nov 1, 1975 San Juan, Puerto Rico
3 Loss 1–1–1 Carlos Rodriguez TKO 1 (?) Sep 14, 1974 San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 Draw 1–0–1 Luis Rosario PTS 4 Aug 12, 1974 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
1 Win 1–0 Victor Arnau PTS 4 Jul 31, 1974 San Juan, Puerto Rico

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Rafael Solis". Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia. boxrec.com. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
  2. ^ http://www.famadeportesrp.org/exaltados/perfiles/2014/rafael.html
  3. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records- Fecarbox Super Featherweight". Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia. boxrec.com. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
  4. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records- WBC Super Featherweight". Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia. boxrec.com. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
  5. ^ Associated Press (19 November 1983). "Comacho Knocks Out Solis In 5th". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. p. 12B. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
  6. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
  7. ^ http://www.famadeportesrp.org/exaltados/perfiles/2014/rafael.html
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