Rafael Lozano Muñoz (born January 25, 1970, in Córdoba, Andalusia) is a former boxer from Spain.

Rafael Lozano
Personal information
Full nameRafael Lozano Muñoz
NicknameBalita
Nationality Spain
Born (1970-01-24) January 24, 1970 (age 54)
Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain
Height1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
Weight48 kg (106 lb)
ChildrenRafael Lozano Serrano
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classLight Flyweight
ClubBoxing Club Córdoba
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney Light Flyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Light Flyweight
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Vejle Light Flyweight
Mediterranean Games
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Athens Light Flyweight
Silver medal – second place 1993 Languedoc-Roussillion Light Flyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Bari Light Flyweight

Professional career

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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

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