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Panamanian boxer
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Rafael Pedroza
BornRafael Pedroza
(1955-03-27) March 27, 1955 (age 69)
Colón, Panama
Other namesRafaelito
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins19
Wins by KO15
Losses8
Draws1
No contests0

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

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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Achievements
Preceded byGustavo Ballas WBA super flyweight champion
December 5, 1981 – April 8, 1982
Succeeded byJiro Watanabe


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