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'''David "Nino" Rodriguez''' (b. [[September 18]] [[1977]] in [[El Paso]]) is a US American heavyweight [[Boxing|boxer]] with a statistically impressive 27-0 (25 KOs, most in the first round) record against weak opposition. |
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{{BLP sources|date=November 2012}} |
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{{Infobox Boxer |
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|name= David "Nino" Rodriguez |
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|image= |
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|realname= David Rodriguez |
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|nickname= Nino |
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|weight= [[Heavyweight]] |
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|height= {{convert|6|ft|5|in|m|2|abbr=on}} |
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|reach= {{convert|79|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} |
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|birth_date= {{birth date and age|1977|9|18}} |
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|birth_place= [[El Paso, Texas]] [[United States|U.S.]] |
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|death_date= |
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|death_place= |
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|style= [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]] |
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|total= 39 |
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|wins= 37 |
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|KO= 35 |
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|losses= 2 |
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|draws= 0 |
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}} |
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'''David "Nino" Rodriguez''' (born September 18, 1977) is an American heavyweight [[Boxing|boxer]]. He was formerly ranked number 13 in the world by the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] and number 12 by the WBA. |
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==Bio== |
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After no or a negligible amateur career ("The sweet science.com" denies amateur experience, ''Fightnews'' claims his record was 8-2) the muscular heavy-handed 6’5” 240 lbs Texan Rodriguez turned pro in 1998. |
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== Boxing career == |
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In 2003 he beat a certain Tommy Connelly (record 8-1) for the Texan state title, in 2004 Cruz Quintana (record 10-1).DAVID RODRIGUEZ FATHEAD WAS HERE 1-6-08 |
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Rodriguez had a previous unblemished record of 36–0, with 34 by [[knockout]]. His first round knockout ratio surpassed every [[heavyweight]] in history to date. During training for the first of his 2011 fights, Rodriguez survived a brutal knife attack, the result of which was a [[near-death experience]] and a facial scar that extends from his ear to his chin. Shortly thereafter, he also suffered an injury to his knee, sidetracking what was intended to be a career-defining year.<ref>Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.</ref> |
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In 2005 he scored his only points win over just 4 rounds a distance which is very uncommon for a fighter who is a pro for seven years. |
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On the undercard of Holyfield-Savarese in 2007 he managed to beat huge (276 lbs, 6’9”) southpaw Rick Dyer who just like him owned an inflated record at 13-0(13 Kos) coming in, however, none of Dyer's 13 opponents so far had a winning record. The TV commentators portrayed Rodriguez as a top prospect in their coverage and some websites (see link) have touted him, he was listed as #9 by ESPN.com as a heavyweight to watch under 30 but the quality of his 27 opponents has certainly been very low. |
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His career eventually ended with a 37–2 record. David Rodriguez held the Texas Heavyweight title, New Mexico Heavyweight title, NABU Heavyweight title, NABA Heavyweight title as well as two of the WBC belts. After 16 months of retirement, Nino finally returned November 21, 2015, with a 42-second 1st round win KO over Miguel Domingues of Brazil (having a record of 23–4, with 21 knockouts). |
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== Post-boxing career == |
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Rodriguez has not since stepped back into the ring due to chronic back issues. Rodriguez is now seen occasionally on national television commentating Championship boxing. He is also an anti-bullying key note speaker and best-selling author of the book ''When the Lights Go Out''.<ref>Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.</ref> David has a subscription website, [https://ninoscorner.tv ninoscorner.tv], where he discusses current events, as well as his life history, both in and out of the ring. He uses humor and [[Motion Picture Association film rating system|PG-13]] language to inform and entertain his audiences. {{as of|September 2022}}, his YouTube channel has 245,000 subscribers, and his Rumble channel has over 3,400 subscribers. |
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== Personal life == |
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As far as his personal life, he tends to keep that private. He is single and not dating anyone as of September 2022. He has several pets, including a beloved dog named Axel. He is close to his parents in El Paso and to his family. He is also a practicing Christian; he attributes the turnaround of his alcoholism to his Christian faith. He does not like to travel much away from his home area due to post-2020 quarantine travel restrictions.<ref>Taylor, Josette L. Email via David Rodriguez. September 2, 2022.</ref> He does admit to smoking marijuana. |
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In 2024, Rodriguez made public accusations that singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce "will both go down as traitors." He further claimed that they had both "sold out America and humanity for fame and service to self."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rodriguez |first1=David |title=Jan 29, 2024 Twitter Post |url=https://twitter.com/ninoboxer/status/1752048641353691398? |website=X |access-date=30 January 2024}}</ref> |
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== Professional boxing record == |
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|align="center" colspan=8|'''37 Wins''' (35 knockouts), '''2 Loss''', '''0 Draws'''<ref>[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=47041&cat=boxer David Rodriguez's Professional Boxing Record – BoxRec.com]</ref> |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Result''' |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Record''' |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Opponent''' |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Type''' |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Round''' |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Date''' |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Location''' |
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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Notes''' |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|37–2 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Brazil}} Gilberto Matheus Domingos |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(6)}} |
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|21/11/2015 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Complex Arena, [[Salt Lake City]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
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|36–2 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|KEN}} [[Raymond Ochieng]] |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|18/07/2014 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Southwest University Event Center, [[El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
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|36–1 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Darnell Wilson]] |
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|KO |
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|6 {{small|(6)}} |
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|14/12/2013 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Resorts Casino Hotel|Resorts International]], [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]], [[New Jersey]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|36–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Byron Polley |
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|TKO |
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|2 {{small|(10)}} |
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|03/12/2011 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Pan American Center]], [[Las Cruces, New Mexico|Las Cruces]], [[New Mexico]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Won vacant NABU heavyweight title.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|35–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Jamaica}} [[Owen Beck (boxer)|Owen Beck]] |
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|KO |
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|3 {{small|(10)}} |
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|24/05/2011 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] FECOMBOX heavyweight title.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|34–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Matt Hicks |
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|TKO |
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|2 {{small|(8)}} |
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|11/02/2011 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Hicks down once in round 1.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|33–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Bispo]] |
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|TKO |
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|2 {{small|(10)}} |
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|27/03/2010 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Monterrey Arena|Arena Monterrey]], [[Monterrey]], [[Nuevo León]], Mexico |
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|align=left|{{small|Bispo was knocked down in 1st round.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|32–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Robert Davis |
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|TKO |
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|3 {{small|(10)}} |
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|12/09/2009 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Monterrey Arena|Arena Monterrey]], [[Monterrey]], [[Nuevo León]], Mexico |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|31–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Argentina}} Manuel Pucheta |
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|TKO |
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|7 {{small|(12)}} |
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|14/03/2009 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Auditorio Centenario, [[Torreón|Torreon]], [[Coahuila]], Mexico |
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|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[World Boxing Association|NABA]] heavyweight title.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|30–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marvin Ray Jones |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(6)}} |
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|22/11/2008 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Plaza de Toros, [[Monterrey]], [[Nuevo León]], Mexico |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|29–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Andy Sample |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(6)}} |
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|27/09/2008 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Arena México|Arena Mexico]], [[Mexico City]], [[Mexican Federal District#Federal District|Distrito Federal]], Mexico |
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|align=left|{{small|Body shot.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|28–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Josh Gutcher |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(8)}} |
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|[[Oleg Maskaev vs. Samuel Peter|08/03/2008]] |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Plaza de Toros, [[Cancún|Cancun]], [[Quintana Roo]], Mexico |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|27–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus McGee |
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|UD |
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|8 |
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|21/12/2007 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Dickerson's Event Center, [[Las Cruces, New Mexico|Las Cruces]], [[New Mexico]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Scores were 77-75, 77-75 and 79-73.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|26–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Rick Dyer |
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|TKO |
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|2 {{small|(10)}} |
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|30/06/2007 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|25–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus Rhode |
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|TKO |
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|3 {{small|(6)}} |
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|19/05/2007 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Gypsy, [[Fayetteville, Arkansas|Fayetteville]], [[Arkansas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|24–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Stacy Goodson |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(10)}} |
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|24/03/2007 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Oaks, [[Fort Smith, Arkansas|Fort Smith]], [[Arkansas]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Goodson down 3 times.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|23–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} John Turlington |
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|TKO |
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|2 {{small|(6)}} |
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|17/08/2006 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Crowne Plaza Hotel, [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|22–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Dan Whetzel |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(10)}} |
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|15/07/2006 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fifth Third Ballpark]], [[Comstock Park, Michigan|Comstock Park]], [[Michigan]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|21–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Pegues |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|27/05/2006 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ramada Inn]], [[Topeka, Kansas|Topeka]], [[Kansas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|20–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Brandon Quigley |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|10/12/2005 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Legion Hall, [[Blairstown, Iowa|Blairstown]], [[Iowa]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|19–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} John Turlington |
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|UD |
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|4 |
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|09/04/2005 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Scores were 40-36, 40-36 and 39-37.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|18–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Bryan Robinson |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(6)}} |
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|16/03/2005 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Waterloo, Iowa|Waterloo]], [[Iowa]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|17–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Fulton]] |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(8)}} |
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|22/10/2004 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[El Paso County Coliseum|County Coliseum]], [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|16–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Cruz Quintana |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|09/07/2004 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|15–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Lally |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(?)}} |
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|17/04/2004 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Pan American Center]], [[Las Cruces, New Mexico|Las Cruces]], [[New Mexico]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Won vacant USA New Mexico State heavyweight title. Lally down 3 times.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|14–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Jason Curry |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(8)}} |
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|27/02/2004 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Longshoremen's Hall, [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], [[California]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|13–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Tommy Connelly |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(8)}} |
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|07/11/2003 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left|{{small|Won vacant USA Texas State heavyweight title.}} |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|12–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Gary Butler |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(6)}} |
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|09/08/2003 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rio Grande High School]], [[Albuquerque, New Mexico|Albuquerque]], [[New Mexico]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|11–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Parker |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(6)}} |
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|21/06/2003 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Nuevo Laredo]], [[Tamaulipas]], Mexico |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|10–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ricky Jefferson |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(8)}} |
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|19/04/2003 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Camel Rock Casino, [[Santa Fe, New Mexico|Santa Fe]], [[New Mexico]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|9–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Steve Shearburn |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(6)}} |
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|13/02/2003 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|8–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Rex Jackson |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|20/09/2002 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Cohen Stadium]], [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|7–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Arthur Trass |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|10/05/2002 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[El Paso County Coliseum]], [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|6–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Clinton Whitehead |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|08/02/2002 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Haskins Convention Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|5–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Martin Lopez |
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|TKO |
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|3 {{small|(4)}} |
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|10/06/2001 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Far West Rodeo, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|4–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Victor Bursey |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|02/06/2001 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Bricktown Hotel, [[Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|3–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Gerald Pond |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|15/05/1999 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Equestrian Center, [[El Paso, Texas|El Paso]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|2–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} David Valenzuela |
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|TKO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|21/01/1999 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Sheraton Hotel, [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|align=left| |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|1–0 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} James Martin |
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|KO |
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|1 {{small|(4)}} |
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|03/12/1998 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Sheraton Hotel, [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Texas]], United States |
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|-align=center |
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== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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==External links== |
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* {{boxrec|id=47041|name=David Rodriguez}} |
* {{boxrec|id=47041|name=David Rodriguez}} |
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*[http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Henderson/Henderson071206.htm Doghouse article 2006] |
* [http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Henderson/Henderson071206.htm Doghouse article 2006] |
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* [http://www.convictedartistmagazine.com/boxing-news/800-the-rise-of-a-mexican-american-heavyweight-david-nino-rodriguez-interview.html#josc2721 David Nino Rodriguez Interview] |
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*[http://www.ninoboxing.com/bio.html Homepage] |
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* [http://ninoscorner.tv Nino's Corner] |
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 9 July 2024
David "Nino" Rodriguez | |
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Born | David Rodriguez September 18, 1977 |
Other names | Nino |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Reach | 79 in (200.7 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 39 |
Wins | 37 |
Wins by KO | 35 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 0 |
David "Nino" Rodriguez (born September 18, 1977) is an American heavyweight boxer. He was formerly ranked number 13 in the world by the WBC and number 12 by the WBA.
Boxing career
[edit]Rodriguez had a previous unblemished record of 36–0, with 34 by knockout. His first round knockout ratio surpassed every heavyweight in history to date. During training for the first of his 2011 fights, Rodriguez survived a brutal knife attack, the result of which was a near-death experience and a facial scar that extends from his ear to his chin. Shortly thereafter, he also suffered an injury to his knee, sidetracking what was intended to be a career-defining year.[1]
His career eventually ended with a 37–2 record. David Rodriguez held the Texas Heavyweight title, New Mexico Heavyweight title, NABU Heavyweight title, NABA Heavyweight title as well as two of the WBC belts. After 16 months of retirement, Nino finally returned November 21, 2015, with a 42-second 1st round win KO over Miguel Domingues of Brazil (having a record of 23–4, with 21 knockouts).
Post-boxing career
[edit]Rodriguez has not since stepped back into the ring due to chronic back issues. Rodriguez is now seen occasionally on national television commentating Championship boxing. He is also an anti-bullying key note speaker and best-selling author of the book When the Lights Go Out.[2] David has a subscription website, ninoscorner.tv, where he discusses current events, as well as his life history, both in and out of the ring. He uses humor and PG-13 language to inform and entertain his audiences. As of September 2022[update], his YouTube channel has 245,000 subscribers, and his Rumble channel has over 3,400 subscribers.
Personal life
[edit]As far as his personal life, he tends to keep that private. He is single and not dating anyone as of September 2022. He has several pets, including a beloved dog named Axel. He is close to his parents in El Paso and to his family. He is also a practicing Christian; he attributes the turnaround of his alcoholism to his Christian faith. He does not like to travel much away from his home area due to post-2020 quarantine travel restrictions.[3] He does admit to smoking marijuana.
In 2024, Rodriguez made public accusations that singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce "will both go down as traitors." He further claimed that they had both "sold out America and humanity for fame and service to self."[4]
Professional boxing record
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.
- ^ Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.
- ^ Taylor, Josette L. Email via David Rodriguez. September 2, 2022.
- ^ Rodriguez, David. "Jan 29, 2024 Twitter Post". X. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ David Rodriguez's Professional Boxing Record – BoxRec.com
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for David Rodriguez from BoxRec (registration required)
- Doghouse article 2006
- David Nino Rodriguez Interview
- Nino's Corner