Rafa Lozano Jr. has already made history in Spanish boxing by becoming the first from his country to reach such a high stage at the world championships. His sporting journey began in childhood, when, following in his father’s footsteps, he took up boxing. Although he was more drawn to football in his youth, family tradition prevailed and he dedicated himself fully to the ring.
Once he started seriously considering a professional career, Rafa immediately set himself the goal of being the best. In his words, he always aims for the highest result and is highly competitive. His father helps him in this—not only training him but also supporting him every step of the way. Although their close relationship can bring challenges, the trust they share in the ring plays a key role.
For Lozano Sr., his son is a source of special pride. Rafa admits that after every victory, the first thing he does is look for his father’s gaze—since his support matters most to him. Of all the advice he’s received, he values most the reminder to always do things conscientiously.
The young athlete’s life is governed by a strict routine. He trains twice a day, with the remaining time devoted to recovery and preparation. Rafa notes that due to constant training camps and competitions, he often has to sacrifice the usual joys of youth—like spending summer vacations with friends. Nevertheless, he is confident his efforts are worth it, as many would dream of being in his place.
Rafa finds inspiration not only in renowned boxers like Gabriel Escobar and Samuel Carmona, but also in his own father. Among athletes from other sports, he singles out Rafael Nadal, whom he considers an outstanding representative of Spain.
Music also plays an important role in his preparation. Before entering the ring, he prefers to listen to Don Omar’s tracks, which help him get in the right mindset for a fight.
Speaking about other fighters, Rafa holds Ilia Topuria’s achievements in high regard, believing he represents the country well on the international stage. At the same time, he is confident that in his weight class he could defeat any opponent, as he considers himself the strongest in Spain.
The younger Lozano is convinced that mixed martial artists cannot compete with professional boxers in the ring. He notes that each sport requires specific skills, and switching disciplines is not always justified.
Participating in the Olympic Games in Paris was the fulfillment of a long-held dream for Rafa. He has admired the event since childhood thanks to his father and believes that only by personally taking part can one truly understand its significance. The Olympic Village made a lasting impression on him: the atmosphere of unity and meeting idols such as Nadal and Alcaraz are memories that will stay with him.
When choosing between the World Championship and the Olympics, Rafa gives preference to the Games, considering them the highest achievement for any athlete. He admits that he has not yet fully realized the scale of his accomplishment, but is proud that his name will remain in the history of Spanish boxing.
In the World Championship final, he lacked a bit of focus, but he is not looking for excuses — his opponent was stronger that day. Rafa is confident that Olympic gold lies ahead, and he is already planning to move into professional sports in the near future.
If he manages to fulfill his dream, he plans to treat his entire family to a joint vacation, so they can share the joy of victory together.
