Boxing World Reacts To News Of Rafael Garcia’s Death

Carlos ToroNovember 15, 2017, 6:30 pm

The boxing world mourns the passing of legendary cutman Rafael Garcia.

Garcia, who has worked with the likes of Alexis Arguello, Roberto Duran and Floyd Mayweather, passed away at the age of 88 after his health has deteriorated within the past couple of weeks.

The boxing community, including governing bodies and their presidents, promotion companies and former world champions have gone to social media to express their sadness of the news. Below are just some of the reactions of Garcia's death.

Rafael Garcia you will be missed. You lived your life to the fullest,
and you will be remembered for all your contributions to the sport of boxing. Let your soul rest with no more pain. ~ Love always and forever your Mayweather Promotions family —- pic.twitter.com/1LlbBbBwwb

— MayweatherPromotions (@MayweatherPromo) November 14, 2017

We have lost a beautiful person a true boxing icon ! Rafael García . May he Rest In Peace . Will never forget you pic.twitter.com/q4dkLf9S6c

— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) November 14, 2017

On behalf of @wbcmoro and the WBC Family we would like to send our condolences to the Rafael Garcia's Family. Rafita a legendary cutman legend in Boxing an amazing human being and friend to many You will be dearly missed by many Thank you for sharing your life w the Boxing world pic.twitter.com/fYv9pBWRqO

— World Boxing Council (@WBCBoxing) November 14, 2017

Very saddened to report that Rafael Garcia passed away this morning. One of the great men in the boxing business. RIP amigo.

— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) November 14, 2017

#Boxing I deeply regret the passing away of Rafael García, a historic man for Boxing. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/HuwhpFIMaq

— Gilberto J Mendoza (@GilberticoWBA) November 14, 2017

Took a hard hit today with the news of the Great Rafael Garcia passing. You're an inspiration to everyone in boxing. Didn't matter the size of the cut because you fixed it all! Hand wraps couldn't be matched. You treated me like I was your son– and pic.twitter.com/kXcv9HB9jP

— Chad Dawson (@OfficialBadChad) November 14, 2017

Saddened to hear the news today of the passing of legendary cutman Rafael Garcia at age 88. It was an honor to know him. #RIP

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) November 14, 2017

Our condolences to the friends and family of legendary cutman Rafael Garcia. #RIP

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) November 14, 2017

Before @themoneyteam before the fame I have known Rafael Garcia for years, he was always… https://t.co/wy4CBKJgG8

— Ishé Smith (@IsheSugarShay) November 14, 2017

RIP legendary cutman Rafael Garcia. Will be greatly missed

— Ray Flores (@SBRFlores) November 14, 2017

RIP rafael garcia what a legendary corner man —

— Gamal Yafai (@Gamal_yafai) November 14, 2017

R.I.P. to legendary cutman Rafael Garcia. https://t.co/DKlWKBEMrh

— PBC (@premierboxing) November 14, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family of Cutman Rafael Garcia who was my friend for almost 40 years. May he rest in peace@WorldBoxingOrg

— Paco Valcárcel, Esq. (@PacoValcarcel) November 14, 2017

Garcia was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2017 in the non-boxer category.