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'''David "Nino" Rodriguez''' (born September 18, 1977 in [[El Paso]], [[Texas]]) 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 while 11 in the world by the [[International Boxing Association (professional body)|IBA]]. He defeated former number 1 contender [[Owen Beck]] in El Paso to win the WBC FECOMBOX Mexican Heavyweight Championship. |
'''David "Nino" Rodriguez''' (born September 18, 1977 in [[El Paso]], [[Texas]]) 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 while 11 in the world by the [[International Boxing Association (professional body)|IBA]]. He defeated former number 1 contender [[Owen Beck]] in El Paso to win the WBC FECOMBOX Mexican Heavyweight Championship. |
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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. After suffering a life altering knife attack, his comeback was not successful. His career ended with a 37–2 record. Rodriguez held the Texas Heavyweight title, New Mexico Heavyweight title, NABU Heavyweight title, NABA Heavyweight title as well as two of the WBC belts. The FECOM and Mexican Heavyweight Championship title. Rodriguez is now an anti-bullying key note speaker and best selling author of the book "When The Lights Go Out". After 16 months of retirement Nino finally returned November 21, 2015, with a 42-second 1st round win KO over Miguel Domingues of Brazil 23–4 with 21 knockouts. Rodriguez has not since stepped back into the ring. Rodriguez has been seen occasionally on national television commentating Boxing on FiteTV and BienTV while making appearances on the Impact Networks boxing reality show Stars & Champions. |
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. After suffering a life altering knife attack from using racial slurs, his comeback was not successful. His career ended with a 37–2 record. Rodriguez held the Texas Heavyweight title, New Mexico Heavyweight title, NABU Heavyweight title, NABA Heavyweight title as well as two of the WBC belts. The FECOM and Mexican Heavyweight Championship title. Rodriguez is now an anti-bullying key note speaker and best selling author of the book "When The Lights Go Out". After 16 months of retirement Nino finally returned November 21, 2015, with a 42-second 1st round win KO over Miguel Domingues of Brazil 23–4 with 21 knockouts. Rodriguez has not since stepped back into the ring. Rodriguez has been seen occasionally on national television commentating Boxing on FiteTV and BienTV while making appearances on the Impact Networks boxing reality show Stars & Champions. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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David Rodriguez | |
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| Born | David Rodriguez September 18, 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| 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 in El Paso, Texas) is an American heavyweight boxer. He was formerly ranked number 13 in the world by the WBC and number 12 by the WBA while 11 in the world by the IBA. He defeated former number 1 contender Owen Beck in El Paso to win the WBC FECOMBOX Mexican Heavyweight Championship.
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. After suffering a life altering knife attack from using racial slurs, his comeback was not successful. His career ended with a 37–2 record. Rodriguez held the Texas Heavyweight title, New Mexico Heavyweight title, NABU Heavyweight title, NABA Heavyweight title as well as two of the WBC belts. The FECOM and Mexican Heavyweight Championship title. Rodriguez is now an anti-bullying key note speaker and best selling author of the book "When The Lights Go Out". After 16 months of retirement Nino finally returned November 21, 2015, with a 42-second 1st round win KO over Miguel Domingues of Brazil 23–4 with 21 knockouts. Rodriguez has not since stepped back into the ring. Rodriguez has been seen occasionally on national television commentating Boxing on FiteTV and BienTV while making appearances on the Impact Networks boxing reality show Stars & Champions.
Early life and education
Rodriguez, from El Paso Texas, went to Coronado High School and went on to have a 16-year professional career. Since retiring, Rodriguez has voiced, via social media platforms and his appearances on talk shows and podcasts, his beliefs about global issues.
Post-Boxing Life
David has a website, https://ninoscorner.tv/ where he discusses current events and experiences he has had in his life post boxing.
Professional boxing record
References
External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for David Rodriguez from BoxRec (registration required)
- Doghouse article 2006
- David Nino Rodriguez Interview