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Boxing corner man Rafael Garcia has died

Corner man Rafael Garcia has died
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Legendary boxing corner man Rafael Garcia has died.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. tweeted "RIP Grand Dad. I will always love you" on Instagram on Tuesday night. 

Garcia is best known for working with Mayweather for nearly two decades as a cut man and hand wrapper. Garcia worked in boxing for 7 decades and was known for his caring nature. 

He died at the age of 88. 

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