Rafael Rivera

Rafael Rivera
Nationality:
Mexico
Residence:
Tijuana, Mexico
Born:
April 5, 1994 (30 years)
Place of Birth:
Tijuana, Mexico
Height:
5′6″ / 170 cm
Reach:
66″ / 168 cm
Record:
27-4-2, 18 КО
Division:
Super Featherweight (130 lbs)
Debut:
April 27, 2012
BoxRec ID:
613541
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  • Boxing News: Rafael Rivera

Santa Cruz defeats Rivera, defends WBA title
Feb. 17, 2019, 3:24 a.m.

Leo Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) scored a unanimous decision win over Rafael Rivera (26-3-2, 17 KOs) in the main event of the evening in Los Angeles and defended his WBA featherweight title. After twelve rounds, all three judges counted it 119-109.

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Santa Cruz earns $1 million for the battle in Los Angeles, Rivera - $20 thousand
Feb. 17, 2019, 5:22 a.m.

Per the California State Athletic Commission, Leo Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) earned one million dollars for his fight at a boxing Saturday night in Los Angeles. The Mexican defeated Rafael Rivera (26-3-2, 17 KOs) and defended his WBA featherweight title.

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Santa Cruz vs Rivera. Where to watch live
Feb. 16, 2019, 1:16 p.m.

The live broadcast of the boxing event from Los Angeles, in the main event of which WBA featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (35-1-1, 19 KOs) will defend his title against Rafael Rivera (26-2-2, 17 KOs). In the US, the fight will be broadcasted on FOX TV channel.

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  • Rafael Rivera: Video

RAFAEL RIVERA PROFILE

WHAT IS RAFAEL RIVERA'S RECORD?

Rafael Rivera's record currently stands at 27 wins, 4 loses and 2 draws.

WHAT WAS RIVERA'S LAST FIGHT?

Rafael Rivera's last fight took place against Leo Santa Cruz on Feb. 16, 2019, in Los Angeles, USA. He lost by UD in the 12 round. That fight was 2 months and 7 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS RAFAEL RIVERA?

Rivera's last 2 fights have come over a period of day, meaning he has been fighting on average every month and day. In those fights, he fought a total of round, meaning that they have lasted round on average.

WHERE IS RAFAEL RIVERA FROM?

Rivera was born in Mexico.

HOW OLD IS RAFAEL RIVERA?

The Rafael Rivera is currently 30 years old. He was born on April 5, 1994, so he will turn 31 in 11 months and 13 days.

HOW LONG HAS RIVERA BEEN FIGHTING?

Rafael Rivera made his professional debut in April 2012, so he has been a pro for 11 years.

HOW TALL IS RAFAEL RIVERA?

Rivera is 5' 6" (5 Foot and 6 inch) which is 170 cm (1 meter and 70 centimeters).

WHAT IS RIVERA'S REACH?

His reach is 66 inches (66") which is 168 cm (1 meter and 68 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES RAFAEL RIVERA USE?

Rivera fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE RAFAEL RIVERA'S NEXT FIGHT?

Rafael Rivera doesn't currently have a fight scheduled