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David Rodriguez (boxer)

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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.

David "Nino" Rodriguez
Born
David Rodriguez

(1977-09-18) September 18, 1977 (age 47)
El Paso, Texas U.S.
Other namesNino
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Reach79 in (200.7 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins37
Wins by KO35
Losses2
Draws0

Boxing career

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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.[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

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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.[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, his YouTube channel has 245,000 subscribers, and his Rumble channel has over 3,400 subscribers.

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.[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

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37 Wins (35 knockouts), 2 Loss, 0 Draws[5]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 37–2   Gilberto Matheus Domingos TKO 1 (6) 21/11/2015   Complex Arena, Salt Lake City, United States
Loss 36–2   Raymond Ochieng TKO 1 (4) 18/07/2014   Southwest University Event Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Loss 36–1   Darnell Wilson KO 6 (6) 14/12/2013   Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 36–0   Byron Polley TKO 2 (10) 03/12/2011   Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Won vacant NABU heavyweight title.
Win 35–0   Owen Beck KO 3 (10) 24/05/2011   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States Won vacant WBC FECOMBOX heavyweight title.
Win 34–0   Matt Hicks TKO 2 (8) 11/02/2011   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States Hicks down once in round 1.
Win 33–0   Daniel Bispo TKO 2 (10) 27/03/2010   Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico Bispo was knocked down in 1st round.
Win 32–0   Robert Davis TKO 3 (10) 12/09/2009   Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Win 31–0   Manuel Pucheta TKO 7 (12) 14/03/2009   Auditorio Centenario, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico Won vacant NABA heavyweight title.
Win 30–0   Marvin Ray Jones TKO 1 (6) 22/11/2008   Plaza de Toros, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Win 29–0   Andy Sample TKO 1 (6) 27/09/2008   Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Body shot.
Win 28–0   Josh Gutcher KO 1 (8) 08/03/2008   Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win 27–0   Marcus McGee UD 8 21/12/2007   Dickerson's Event Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Scores were 77-75, 77-75 and 79-73.
Win 26–0   Rick Dyer TKO 2 (10) 30/06/2007   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 25–0   Marcus Rhode TKO 3 (6) 19/05/2007   Gypsy, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Win 24–0   Stacy Goodson TKO 1 (10) 24/03/2007   Oaks, Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States Goodson down 3 times.
Win 23–0   John Turlington TKO 2 (6) 17/08/2006   Crowne Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States
Win 22–0   Dan Whetzel TKO 1 (10) 15/07/2006   Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, United States
Win 21–0   Jeff Pegues KO 1 (4) 27/05/2006   Ramada Inn, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Win 20–0   Brandon Quigley KO 1 (4) 10/12/2005   Legion Hall, Blairstown, Iowa, United States
Win 19–0   John Turlington UD 4 09/04/2005   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States Scores were 40-36, 40-36 and 39-37.
Win 18–0   Bryan Robinson TKO 1 (6) 16/03/2005   Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Win 17–0   Travis Fulton TKO 1 (8) 22/10/2004   County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 16–0   Cruz Quintana TKO 1 (4) 09/07/2004   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 15–0   Jeff Lally TKO 1 (?) 17/04/2004   Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Won vacant USA New Mexico State heavyweight title. Lally down 3 times.
Win 14–0   Jason Curry KO 1 (8) 27/02/2004   Longshoremen's Hall, San Francisco, California, United States
Win 13–0   Tommy Connelly KO 1 (8) 07/11/2003   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States Won vacant USA Texas State heavyweight title.
Win 12–0   Gary Butler TKO 1 (6) 09/08/2003   Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 11–0   Mike Parker KO 1 (6) 21/06/2003   Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Win 10–0   Ricky Jefferson KO 1 (8) 19/04/2003   Camel Rock Casino, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win 9–0   Steve Shearburn KO 1 (6) 13/02/2003   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 8–0   Rex Jackson KO 1 (4) 20/09/2002   Cohen Stadium, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 7–0   Arthur Trass TKO 1 (4) 10/05/2002   El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 6–0   Clinton Whitehead KO 1 (4) 08/02/2002   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 5–0   Martin Lopez TKO 3 (4) 10/06/2001   Far West Rodeo, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 4–0   Victor Bursey KO 1 (4) 02/06/2001   Bricktown Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 3–0   Gerald Pond TKO 1 (4) 15/05/1999   Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 2–0   David Valenzuela TKO 1 (4) 21/01/1999   Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States
Win 1–0   James Martin KO 1 (4) 03/12/1998   Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States

References

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  1. ^ Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.
  2. ^ Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.
  3. ^ Taylor, Josette L. Email via David Rodriguez. September 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Rodriguez, David. "Jan 29, 2024 Twitter Post". X. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  5. ^ David Rodriguez's Professional Boxing Record – BoxRec.com
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