RAFAEL CONCEPCION

WBA interim Super Flyweight World Champion

Cebu city, Philippines 26 July 2008, Panama's Rafael "el torito" Concepcion spectacularly stops the highly touted prodigy AJ "Bazooka" Banal in the 10th round to capture the vacant WBA interim super flyweight world title, and become Panama's 26th world boxing champion.

Born June 24th 1982 in Panama, Rafael first entered the pro ranks in August 2002 with an impressive second round knockout of Carlos Alberto Murillo. Raphael's early blemishes have been avenged by knockouts in the rematches. He?s since gone on to capture the WBA interim Super Flyweight title.

Rafael draws inspiration from his baby Alison and is determined to make his family and Panama proud.

An exciting fighter with devastating power in both hands, Rafael Concepcion has a well-earned reputation as one of boxing?s most compelling and exciting young boxers.

Rafael"s Title defense against Jorge Arce on the eve of Mexican independence day at altitude in the Arena Mexico was rated by many experts as one of the best fights of 2008.

Rafael "el Torito" Concepcion has the courage, ability and dedication to climb back to the pinnacle of Boxing, Nonito Donaire stands in his way.