David Rodriguez (boxer)
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Real name | David Rodriguez |
Nickname(s) | Nino |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Reach | 79 in (200.7 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | El Paso, Texas U.S. | September 18, 1977
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 to his throat, his comeback was not successful. His career ended with a 37–2 record. The two losses occurred back to back after the near death incident. 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.Rodriguez is regarded as one of the hardest hitting heavyweights the sport has ever seen. 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 due to chronic back issues. Rodriguez is now seen occasionally on national television commentating Championship boxing as well as achieving new heights in a completely different arena with his own successful podcast dealing with today’s political and social issues on Ninoscorner.tv
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[]
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- Living people
- 1977 births
- Heavyweight boxers
- American boxers of Mexican descent
- American male boxers
- People from El Paso, Texas