Rafael Pedroza

Rafael Pedroza (born March 27, 1955) is a retired Panamanian boxer and was briefly a super-flyweight world champion in 1981.

Rafael Pedroza
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Real nameRafael Pedroza
Nickname(s)Rafaelito
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3+12 in (161 cm)
NationalityPanamanian
Born (1955-03-27) March 27, 1955
Colón, Panama
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins19
Wins by KO15
Losses8
Draws1
No contests0

Pedroza turned professional in 1974; he lost his first two attempts at a world title in 1977 and 1979 but became the WBA super-flyweight world champion on December 5, 1981 after his points victory against Argentine Gustavo Ballas. Pedroza was beaten in his first defense by Jiro Watanabe in what ended up being his final bout. He is a cousin of hall-of-fame boxer Eusebio Pedroza.

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