Rafael Solis (boxer)
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Template:Short description Template:Family name hatnote 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
He has a son, Rafael, Jr.
Honors
In 2014, he was inducted into the Rio Piedras Sports Hall of Fame.[2]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 47 | Loss | 30–13–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Víctor Pérez | TKO | 1 (?) | Oct 22, 1995 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Loss | 30–12–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Santos Cardona | TKO | 2 (?) | Jul 31, 1993 | Guaynabo, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 30–11–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tomas Rodriguez | TKO | 3 (?) | Feb 22, 1991 | U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 44 | Loss | 30–10–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Stanley Longstreet | KO | 2 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 17, 1989 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Loss | 30–9–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | John John Molina | DQ | 4 (?) | Jun 6, 1988 | Sands Hotel & Casino, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Loss | 30–8–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Raul Frank | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 2, 1987 | Georgetown, GuyanaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Loss | 30–7–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Robert Byrd | KO | 5 (?) | May 16, 1987 | Hotel San Juan, Isla Verde, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Loss | 30–6–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lester Ellis | TKO | 8 (10), 0:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 27, 1986 | Melrose Reception Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Loss | 30–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bobby Chacon | TKO | 5 (10), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 4, 1985 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 38 | Win | 30–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Anthony Cunningham | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 20, 1984 | Carolina, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Loss | 29–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Héctor Camacho | KO | 5 (12), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 18, 1983 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 29–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Benny Marquez | TKO | 4 (?), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 7, 1983 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Win | 28–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tony Styles | KO | 2 (10), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 27, 1983 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 34 | Win | 27–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joey Mayes | TKO | 2 (?) | Feb 20, 1983 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 26–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aquilino Asprilla | KO | 6 (12) | Oct 2, 1982 | Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBC FECARBOX super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 32 | Win | 25–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sergio Aguirre | TKO | 9 (10) | Aug 18, 1982 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Win | 24–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Juan Manuel Manriquez | PTS | 10 | Mar 3, 1982 | Santiago de Chile, ChileScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 23–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Carlos Santana | KO | 3 (8) | Dec 18, 1981 | Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 22–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Chucu Zimmerman | TKO | 3 (12) | Sep 26, 1981 | Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | NC | 21–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Antonio Cruz | NC | 6 (10) | Aug 7, 1981 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | The bout was stopped by referee Harold Valan due to an unruly crowd throwing bottles, Cruz was hit in the knee by a bottle fragmentScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 21–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jorge Zuniga | TKO | 2 (10) | Mar 28, 1981 | Convention Center, Miami, Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 20–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Enrique Maxwell | PTS | 10 | Dec 19, 1980 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Wim | 19–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jose Latimer | TKO | 4 (?) | Oct 17, 1980 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 18–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Anthony House | KO | 3 (10) | Aug 29, 1980 | Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 17–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jose Luis Alejandro | TKO | 9 (?) | Jul 17, 1980 | Río Piedras, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Template:DrawDraw | 16–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Leonidas Asprilla | PTS | 10 | Feb 23, 1980 | Cartagena, ColombiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 16–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Felix Figueroa | TKO | 9 (10) | Aug 25, 1979 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 15–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Adolfo Marte | KO | 3 (?) | Feb 23, 1979 | Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 14–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Delio Mercedes | TKO | 7 (10) | Aug 14, 1978 | Palacio de Deportes, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 13–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jose Roman | TKO | 4 (?) | May 20, 1978 | Country Club Stadium, Carolina, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 12–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Gregorio Severino | KO | 5 (?) | Apr 14, 1978 | Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 11–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Frank Joe | PTS | 8 | Feb 18, 1978 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | NC | 10–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ernesto Herrera | NC | 9 (10) | Oct 29, 1977 | Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | The bout was stopped after fans threw debris into the ring near the end of the 9th roundScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 14 | Win | 10–3–1 | Teodoro Osuna | PTS | 10 | Oct 14, 1977 | Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 9–3–1 | Hector Montas | KO | 6 (?) | Aug 8, 1977 | Palacio de Deportes, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Loss | 8–3–1 | Claude Noel | PTS | 10 | Jun 3, 1977 | Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–2–1 | Idelfonso Bethelmy | KO | 1 (?) | May 29, 1977 | Caracas, VenezuelaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 8–1–1 | Roberto Calixto | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 22, 1977 | Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 7–1–1 | Arnaldo Santiago | PTS | 10 | Nov 13, 1976 | Guayama, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 6–1–1 | Francisco Cruz | PTS | 10 | Aug 6, 1976 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 5–1–1 | Azor Agosto | PTS | 6 | Jun 4, 1976 | Cancha Country Club, Caguas, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 4–1–1 | Carlos Rodriguez | TKO | 7 (8) | Apr 27, 1976 | Coliseo Roberto Celemnte, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 3–1–1 | Hector Julio Rivera | PTS | 6 | Nov 17, 1975 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 2–1–1 | Arnaldo Santiago | PTS | 4 | Nov 1, 1975 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Loss | 1–1–1 | Carlos Rodriguez | TKO | 1 (?) | Sep 14, 1974 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Template:DrawDraw | 1–0–1 | Luis Rosario | PTS | 4 | Aug 12, 1974 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Victor Arnau | PTS | 4 | Jul 31, 1974 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
References
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External links
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