Career
He was raised in the barrio of Camito. Rafael trained at the Caimito Gym, and also frequented the Bairoa Gym. Solis had a successful boxing career, fighting through Latin America.
On November 18, 1983, he challenged Héctor Camacho for the WBC"s world Junior.
Lightweight title. In what was the second time two Puerto Rican fighters fought each other for a world title (the first time was Benitez vs Santos in 1981), Solis lost to Camacho by knockout in round five at Roberto Clemente Coliseum. Solis last boxed in 1995 and retired with a record of 30 wins (20 by knockout), 13 losses (11 by knockout), and 2 draws.
