David Rodriguez (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

David Rodriguez (boxer)

American boxer

Date of Birth: 18-Sep-1977

Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas, United States

Profession: boxer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About David Rodriguez (boxer)

  • 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, 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 WBC belts.
  • The FECOM and Latin 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 the likes of beIN Sports and FITE TV.

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