Rafael Concepción


Rafael Concepción is a boxer from the Republic of Panama, nicknamed "El Torito". He has a record of 13 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.
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. Concepcion lost the bout via unanimous decision. From there, Concepcion moved to bantamweight.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Loss18–8–1Roberto VásquezTKO4 8 Aug 2015Radisson [Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel|Radisson Victoria Plaza], Montevideo, UruguayFor vacant WBA Fedebol super bantamweight title
26Loss18–7–1Genesis ServaniaTKO2, 2:0426 Oct 2013Waterfront [Cebu City Hotel & Casino], Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, PhilippinesFor vacant WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
25Win18–6–1Germán LaraUD83 Aug 2013Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
24Win17–6–1Alejandro CorralesUD620 Apr 2013Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
23Loss16–6–1Liborio SolísUD1122 Oct 2011Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaFor WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
22Win16–5–1Luis Felipe CuadradoUD827 May 2011Hotel RIU, Panama City, Panama
21Win15–5–1Alex OleaUD814 Jan 2011Hotel RIU, Panama City, Panama
20Loss14–5–1Fernando MontielKO3, 1:0717 Jul 2010Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, MexicoFor WBC world champions#Bantamweight|WBC] and WBO world champions#Bantamweight|WBO bantamweight titles]
19Win14–4–1Sergio GómezUD1018 Mar 2010Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
18Loss13–4–1Nonito DonaireUD1215 Aug 2009The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.WBA interim super flyweight title only at stake for Donaire as Concepción misses weight
17Win13–3–1Kermin GuardiaUD83 Feb 2009The Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
16Win12–3–1Emerson NisperusaTKO2, 1:2028 Nov 2008Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, Panama
15Loss11–3–1Jorge ArceRTD9, 3:0015 Sep 2008Arena México, Mexico City, MexicoLost WBA interim super flyweight title
14Win11–2–1A. J. BanalKO10, 2:3526 Jul 2008Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PhilippinesWon vacant WBA interim super flyweight title
13Win10–2–1Jean Piero PérezTKO3, 0:4827 Mar 2008Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, Panama
12Win9–2–1Alberto MitreTKO7, 1:3214 Jul 2007Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
11Win8–2–1Jean Piero PérezSD1024 Mar 2007Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, PanamaWBA Fedelatin flyweight title only at stake for Pérez as Concepión misses weight
10Win7–2–1Ricardo MolinaKO4, 3:0020 May 2006Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
9Win6–2–1Javier CórdobaUD615 Oct 2005Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, Panama
8Win5–2–1Ezequiel AsprillaTKO2, 2:5929 Jul 2005Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, Panama
7Win4–2–1Ezequiel AsprillaUD63 Jun 2005Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
6Loss3–2–1Ricardo MolinaSD613 Nov 2004Jardín Nuevas Glorias Soberanas, Juan Díaz, Panama
5Win3–1–1Eduardo GonzálezUD419 Jun 2004Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
4Win2–1–1Alexander MurilloTKO3 19 Jul 2003Salón Magnum Eventus, Bella Vista, Panama
3Draw1–1–1Luis QuielTD3 28 Mar 2003Salón Magnum Eventus, Bella Vista, Panama
2Loss1–1Alexander MurilloTKO2 31 Jan 2003Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
1Win1–0Carlos Alberto MurilloTKO2, 1:5130 Aug 2002Jardín La Macaraquena, 24 de Diciembre, Panama