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Rafael Herrera (Rafael Herrera Lemus) was born on 7 January, 1945 in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico, is a Mexican boxer. Discover Rafael Herrera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Rafael Herrera Lemus
Occupation N/A
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 7 January, 1945
Birthday 7 January
Birthplace Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico
Nationality Mexico

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Rafael Herrera Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Rafael Herrera height is 5 ft 4 in and Weight Bantamweight.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 4 in
Weight Bantamweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Rafael Herrera Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rafael Herrera worth at the age of 79 years old? Rafael Herrera’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Mexico. We have estimated Rafael Herrera's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

1945

Rafael Herrera (born 7 January 1945) is a Mexican former professional boxer.

He has won the Lineal championship in the bantamweight division.

1963

Herrera turned pro in 1963 and in 1972 defeated Rubén Olivares by TKO to capture the Lineal, WBC and WBA bantamweight titles.

He lost the titles in his first defense to Enrique Pinder.

Pinder was stripped of the WBC title after this fight for failure to defend against Rodolfo Martinez.

1971

In 1971 he married Leticia, his longtime wife with whom he had two daughters.

1974

He defended the title twice before losing it in 1974 in a rematch with Martinez.

The outcome of the bout was controversial, as Herrera was on his feet at the count of 7 after being knocked down and was asked by the referee if he could continue.

Herrera nodded "yes" but a split second later the referee raised Martinez' hand and declared him the winner.

Herrera lurched forward but the referee contained him.

The ensuing conversation between Herrera and the referee was heard on the national TV broadcast.

Born into a large working-class family, Herrera originally wanted to be a priest.

2011

Herrera fought Martinez for the vacant WBC bantamweight title the following year and won by TKO, a fight in which Martinez down four times (twice in 4th, twice in 11th), and Herrera was down in the 8th.