David Rodriguez (boxer)
| David Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| 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 |
September 18, 1977 El Paso, Texas U.S. |
| 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 35 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 TV and Fite 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.
Professional boxing record
| 37 Wins (35 knockouts), 2 Loss, 0 Draws[1] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 37–2 |  |
TKO | 1 (6) | 21/11/2015 |  |
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| Loss | 36–2 |  |
TKO | 1 (4) | 18/07/2014 | |
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| Loss | 36–1 | |
KO | 6 (6) | 14/12/2013 | |
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| Win | 36–0 | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 03/12/2011 | |
Won vacant NABU heavyweight title. |
| Win | 35–0 |  |
KO | 3 (10) | 24/05/2011 | |
Won vacant WBC FECOMBOX heavyweight title. |
| Win | 34–0 | |
TKO | 2 (8) | 11/02/2011 | |
Hicks down once in round 1. |
| Win | 33–0 | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 27/03/2010 |  |
Bispo was knocked down in 1st round. |
| Win | 32–0 | |
TKO | 3 (10) | 12/09/2009 | |
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| Win | 31–0 |  |
TKO | 7 (12) | 14/03/2009 | |
Won vacant NABA heavyweight title. |
| Win | 30–0 | |
TKO | 1 (6) | 22/11/2008 | |
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| Win | 29–0 | |
TKO | 1 (6) | 27/09/2008 | |
Body shot. |
| Win | 28–0 | |
KO | 1 (8) | 08/03/2008 | |
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| Win | 27–0 | |
UD | 8 | 21/12/2007 | |
Scores were 77-75, 77-75 and 79-73. |
| Win | 26–0 | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 30/06/2007 | |
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| Win | 25–0 | |
TKO | 3 (6) | 19/05/2007 | |
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| Win | 24–0 | |
TKO | 1 (10) | 24/03/2007 | |
Goodson down 3 times. |
| Win | 23–0 | |
TKO | 2 (6) | 17/08/2006 | |
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| Win | 22–0 | |
TKO | 1 (10) | 15/07/2006 | |
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| Win | 21–0 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 27/05/2006 | |
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| Win | 20–0 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 10/12/2005 | |
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| Win | 19–0 | |
UD | 4 | 09/04/2005 | |
Scores were 40-36, 40-36 and 39-37. |
| Win | 18–0 | |
TKO | 1 (6) | 16/03/2005 | |
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| Win | 17–0 | |
TKO | 1 (8) | 22/10/2004 | |
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| Win | 16–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4) | 09/07/2004 | |
|
| Win | 15–0 | |
TKO | 1 (?) | 17/04/2004 | |
Won vacant USA New Mexico State heavyweight title. Lally down 3 times. |
| Win | 14–0 | |
KO | 1 (8) | 27/02/2004 | |
|
| Win | 13–0 | |
KO | 1 (8) | 07/11/2003 | |
Won vacant USA Texas State heavyweight title. |
| Win | 12–0 | |
TKO | 1 (6) | 09/08/2003 | |
|
| Win | 11–0 | |
KO | 1 (6) | 21/06/2003 | |
|
| Win | 10–0 | |
KO | 1 (8) | 19/04/2003 | |
|
| Win | 9–0 | |
KO | 1 (6) | 13/02/2003 | |
|
| Win | 8–0 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 20/09/2002 | |
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| Win | 7–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4) | 10/05/2002 | |
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| Win | 6–0 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 08/02/2002 | |
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| Win | 5–0 | |
TKO | 3 (4) | 10/06/2001 | |
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| Win | 4–0 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 02/06/2001 | |
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| Win | 3–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4) | 15/05/1999 | |
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| Win | 2–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4) | 21/01/1999 | |
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| Win | 1–0 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 03/12/1998 | |
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