Boxing Legend Rafael Garcia, Dies at 88

By Dr. Darrius

November 15, 2017

Rafael Garcia, a long-time trainer, cut man and hand wrapper who became one of boxing’s most beloved figures, died Tuesday at 88.

Garcia is best known for working with Floyd Mayweather Jr. for nearly two decades as a cut man and hand wrapper. Mayweather has credited Garcia with helping to save his career at a time when Mayweather was plagued by hand problems. He hired Garcia to wrap his hands and Mayweather never had issues again.

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Rafael Garcia wrapping Floyd Mayweather hand
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Boxing Legend Rafael Garcia with Dr Darrius
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