| Raphael Butler | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Raphael Butler |
| Nickname(s) | The Silencer |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | January 4, 1984 Chicago, Illinois |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 2 |
Raphael Butler (born January 4, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) is heavyweight professional boxer from the United States. Butler now resides in Rochester, Minnesota.
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He had a stellar amateur career, winning the 2004 National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Championship. Butler represented the 4th Street Gym in his hometown of Rochester.
Butler turned pro in 2004 and has been active thus far in his pro career. He was seen as a future star in the sport early on, but suffered two TKO losses against journeyman fighters in 2005. In 2006 he took on ESPN house fighter Jason Gavern, and lost a decision. After the loss, Butler ran off a string of victories against marginal opposition before taking on Art Binkowski in a nationally televised showcase bout on ShoBox. Despite dropping Binkowski three times in the first round, Butler tired as the fight went on, and the referee stopped the fight with just 30 seconds left before the final bell, awarding Binkowski a TKO. After six more wins against lesser competition, Butler was knocked out in 6 rounds by contender "Fast" Eddie Chambers on June 20 in the Cayman Islands.