About
Former Mexican-American southpaw who was an IBF champion at the light middleweight level and competed for the United States in the 1992 Olympics.
Before Fame
He moved from Mexico to the United States in 1976.
Trivia
He won gold at the 1992 World Challenge.
Family Life
He raised three sons: Raul Jr., Arturo, and Giovanni.
Associated With
He fought Shane Mosley in 2003; the bout was ruled a no-contest after a clash of heads prevented the fight from continuing.