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

(1982-06-24) 24 June 1982 (age 42)
NationalityPanama Panamanian
Other namesEl Torito
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins18
Wins by KO8
Losses8
Draws1

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

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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

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  1. ^ Dennis Guillermo (August 14, 2009), Rafael Concepcion does not make weight, Donaire still promises to knock him out, Examiner.com
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Vacant
Title last held by
Leo Gamez
WBA Super Flyweight Champion
Interim Title

July 26, 2008 – September 15, 2008
Succeeded by