Rafael Lozano (boxer, born 1970)

Rafael Lozano MuÃÂ±oz (born 25 January 1970 in CÃÂ³rdoba, Andalusia) is a former boxer from Spain.

Professional career

Known as "Balita", Lozano turned pro in 2001. In 2006, he challenged Brahim Asloum for the WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Title (lost on TKO).

1992 – Participated in the Summer Olympics (light flyweight)
Defeated Fana Thwala (South Africa) points
Defeated Eric Griffin (United States) points
Lost to Rogelio Marcelo (Cuba) points
1996 – Bronze Medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships (Light Flyweight) in Vejle, Denmark
Defeated YaÃÂar Giritli (Turkey) points
Defeated Peter BalÃÂ¡ÃÂ¾ (Slovakia) points
Lost to Oleg Kiryukhin (Ukraine) points
1996 – Bronze medal at the Summer Olympics (light flyweight) in Atlanta, Georgia
Defeated Joseph Benhard (Namibia) points
Defeated Masibulele Makepula (South Africa) points
Defeated Masara La Paene (Indonesia) points
Lost to Mansueto Velasco (Philippines) points
2000 – Silver Medal at the Summer Olympics (light flyweight) in Sydney, Australia
Defeated Danilo Lerio (Philippines) points
Defeated Suleiman Bilali (Kenya) points
Defeated Kim Un-Chol (North Korea) points
Lost to Brahim Asloum (France) points