Rafael "Bazooka" Limón: The Southpaw Warrior of Tlaxcala
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This biographical entry documents the life and professional achievements of Rafael Limón, a prominent Mexican boxer famously known by his nickname, "Bazooka." The text outlines his unusual personal history, including his discovery of his biological father and his subsequent introduction to the sport while serving in the Mexican Army. A significant portion of the record focuses on his competitive career, highlighting his two-time reign as the WBC super featherweight champion during the early 1980s. It details his iconic four-fight rivalry with Bobby Chacon and his encounters with other legendary pugilists like Alexis Argüello and Héctor Camacho. Finally, the source provides a statistical overview of his retirement record, noting his fifty-three career victories before he left the ring in 1994.