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 | |
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| 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 |
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 has voiced, via social media platforms and his appearances on talk shows and podcasts, his beliefs about global issues.
Post-Boxing Life
He has collaborated on a vodcast with conspiracy theorist Robert David Steele (January 2021). Rodriguez has expressed beliefs that Joseph Biden did not win the U.S. presidential election of 2020.
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 |
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| Loss | 36–2 |  Raymond Ochieng |
TKO | 1 (4) | 18/07/2014 | Southwest University Event Center, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Loss | 36–1 | Darnell Wilson |
KO | 6 (6) | 14/12/2013 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Win | 25–0 | Marcus Rhode |
TKO | 3 (6) | 19/05/2007 | Gypsy, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States |
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| 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 |
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| Win | 22–0 | Dan Whetzel |
TKO | 1 (10) | 15/07/2006 | Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, United States |
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| Win | 21–0 | Jeff Pegues |
KO | 1 (4) | 27/05/2006 | Ramada Inn, Topeka, Kansas, United States |
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| Win | 20–0 | Brandon Quigley |
KO | 1 (4) | 10/12/2005 | Legion Hall, Blairstown, Iowa, United States |
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| 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 |
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| Win | 17–0 | Travis Fulton |
TKO | 1 (8) | 22/10/2004 | County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 16–0 | Cruz Quintana |
TKO | 1 (4) | 09/07/2004 | Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Win | 11–0 | Mike Parker |
KO | 1 (6) | 21/06/2003 | Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
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| Win | 10–0 | Ricky Jefferson |
KO | 1 (8) | 19/04/2003 | Camel Rock Casino, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States |
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| Win | 9–0 | Steve Shearburn |
KO | 1 (6) | 13/02/2003 | Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 8–0 | Rex Jackson |
KO | 1 (4) | 20/09/2002 | Cohen Stadium, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 7–0 | Arthur Trass |
TKO | 1 (4) | 10/05/2002 | El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 6–0 | Clinton Whitehead |
KO | 1 (4) | 08/02/2002 | Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 5–0 | Martin Lopez |
TKO | 3 (4) | 10/06/2001 | Far West Rodeo, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 4–0 | Victor Bursey |
KO | 1 (4) | 02/06/2001 | Bricktown Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
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| Win | 3–0 | Gerald Pond |
TKO | 1 (4) | 15/05/1999 | Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 2–0 | David Valenzuela |
TKO | 1 (4) | 21/01/1999 | Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 1–0 | James Martin |
KO | 1 (4) | 03/12/1998 | Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States |
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