Rafael Ruelas
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Mexican American |
| Born | 26 April 1971 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | Featherweight Lightweight Super lightweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 57 |
| Wins | 53 |
| Win by KO | 41 |
| Losses | 4 |
Rafael Ruelas (born 26 April 1971) is a Mexican real estate agent in Granada Hills, California. He was a professional boxer who held the IBF lightweight world championship from 1994 until 1995. Rafael is the younger brother of former WBC super featherweight champion Gabriel Ruelas. The brothers held their respective world titles concurrently and on January 28, 1995, they became the first pair of brothers to successfully retain their title on the same boxing card.