David Rodriguez (boxer)


David "Nino" Rodriguez 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 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. Since retiring, Rodriguez had used his powerful and brave voice via social media platforms and his appearances on talk shows and podcasts to advocate the awakening of people to the truth in conspiracy theories.

Professional boxing record