About Rafael Torres
Born 1966. Rafael Torres is a Dominican boxer.
Rafael Torres (born April 17, 1966), is a Dominican former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 1999. He won the inaugural WBO minimumweight title in 1989.
Professional career
Torres turned professional in 1986 & amassed a record of 9-0 before winning the inaugural WBO minimumweight title world title. He would go on to fight WBA champion Chana Porpaoin in 1993, losing via a fourth round stoppage. Torres would then move up in weight & unsuccessfully challenge South African Masibulele Makepula for the lightly regarded WBU title.
Professional boxing record
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rafael Torres?
Dominican boxer
When was Rafael Torres born?
Rafael Torres was born on 17 April 1966 in Santiago de los Caballeros.
What is Rafael Torres's occupation?
Rafael Torres is a boxer.
What nationality is Rafael Torres?
Rafael Torres is Dominican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rafael Torres (boxer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafael Torres. https://biography.guide/rafael-torres/
MLA: "Rafael Torres." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rafael-torres/.
Chicago: "Rafael Torres." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rafael-torres/.
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