Passersby spotted an abandoned bundle on the road to the Gulf of Santa Clara. The Colectivo Buscando en San Luis R.C. Sonora and Madres Buscadoras discovered Cabrera's body wrapped in a blanket and covered with brown tape.
Authorities identified the 21-year-old bantamweight fighter by his tattoos. These included his nickname "Rafaguita", Santa Muerte, and the Yaquis de Ciudad Obregon baseball team logo.
Cabrera, from Ciudad Obregon, Mexico, had a professional record of 7 wins, 9 losses, and 1 knockout in 16 fights. He was preparing for an upcoming bout in Hermosillo, the capital of the border region, when he went missing.
The boxer's family recognized his body and will now arrange for a proper burial. The Colectivo Buscando en San Luis R.C. Sonora expressed gratitude on Facebook for the public's support in helping return Cabrera to his loved ones.
This tragic news comes as the boxing world still reels from Terence Crawford's surprising victory over Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in Las Vegas. Crawford's unanimous decision win at Allegiant Stadium shocked fans of Mexico's top boxing star.