Rafael Lozano

Rafael Lozano Muñoz (born 25 January 1970 in Córdoba, 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).

Amateur career 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 Yaşar Giritli (Turkey) points Defeated Peter Baláž (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