Rafael Carbonell
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Rafael Carbonell Carrion (born November 25, 1943 in Oriente, Ciudad de la Habana) is a retired boxer
from Cuba
, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964.
Carbonell won the gold medal in the men's light-flyweight (– 48 kg) division at the 1971 Pan American Games
, where the weight division was included for the first time.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964.
Carbonell won the gold medal in the men's light-flyweight (– 48 kg) division at the 1971 Pan American Games
Boxing at the 1971 Pan American Games
The Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1971 Pan American Games was held in Cali, Colombia, from July 25 to August 6. The light flyweight division was included for the first time.- Medal winners :-Medal table:-External links:...
, where the weight division was included for the first time.