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Brazilian boxer
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9 May 1983(Belém, Brazil)
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Biography
Introduction
Rafael Duarte Lima (born March 9, 1983, in Belém) is a Brazilian boxer best known to win the bronze medal in Heavyweight event at the 2007 Pan American Games.
Career
Lima started to box at the age of 18 and won the National Championships at 201 lbs from 2003 to 2007.
He won silver medal at the 2006 South American Games when he lost the final to José Payares .
In 2007 he lost his semifinal to top favorite Osmay Acosta winning the bronze medal at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.