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.

David Rodriguez
Statistics
Real nameDavid Rodriguez
Nickname(s)Nino
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Reach79 in (200.7 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1977-09-18) September 18, 1977
El Paso, Texas U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins37
Wins by KO35
Losses2
Draws0

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.

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 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
  1. David Rodriguez's Professional Boxing Record – BoxRec.com
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