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.
Rafael Concepción | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rafael Concepción 24 June 1982 |
| 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 |
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
edit| 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
edit- ^ Dennis Guillermo (August 14, 2009), Rafael Concepcion does not make weight, Donaire still promises to knock him out, Examiner.com
External links
edit- Boxing record for Rafael Concepción from BoxRec (registration required) (archive)
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