David Rodriguez (boxer)

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David "Nino" Rodriguez
Born
David Rodriguez

(1977-09-18) September 18, 1977 (age 46)
Other namesNino
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Reach79 in (200.7 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins37
Wins by KO35
Losses2
Draws0

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.

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Boxing career

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

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

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

37 Wins (35 knockouts), 2 Loss, 0 Draws [5]
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win37–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Gilberto Matheus DomingosTKO1 (6)21/11/2015 Flag of the United States.svg Complex Arena, Salt Lake City, United States
Loss36–2 Flag of Kenya.svg Raymond Ochieng TKO1 (4)18/07/2014 Flag of the United States.svg Southwest University Event Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Loss36–1 Flag of the United States.svg Darnell Wilson KO6 (6)14/12/2013 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win36–0 Flag of the United States.svg Byron PolleyTKO2 (10)03/12/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United StatesWon vacant NABU heavyweight title.
Win35–0 Flag of Jamaica.svg Owen Beck KO3 (10)24/05/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United StatesWon vacant WBC FECOMBOX heavyweight title.
Win34–0 Flag of the United States.svg Matt HicksTKO2 (8)11/02/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United StatesHicks down once in round 1.
Win33–0 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Bispo TKO2 (10)27/03/2010 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, MexicoBispo was knocked down in 1st round.
Win32–0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert DavisTKO3 (10)12/09/2009 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Win31–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Manuel PuchetaTKO7 (12)14/03/2009 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Centenario, Torreon, Coahuila, MexicoWon vacant NABA heavyweight title.
Win30–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin Ray JonesTKO1 (6)22/11/2008 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza de Toros, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Win29–0 Flag of the United States.svg Andy SampleTKO1 (6)27/09/2008 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoBody shot.
Win28–0 Flag of the United States.svg Josh GutcherKO1 (8) 08/03/2008 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win27–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus McGeeUD821/12/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Dickerson's Event Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United StatesScores were 77-75, 77-75 and 79-73.
Win26–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rick DyerTKO2 (10)30/06/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win25–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus RhodeTKO3 (6)19/05/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Gypsy, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Win24–0 Flag of the United States.svg Stacy GoodsonTKO1 (10)24/03/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Oaks, Fort Smith, Arkansas, United StatesGoodson down 3 times.
Win23–0 Flag of the United States.svg John TurlingtonTKO2 (6)17/08/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Crowne Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States
Win22–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dan WhetzelTKO1 (10)15/07/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, United States
Win21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff PeguesKO1 (4)27/05/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Ramada Inn, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Win20–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon QuigleyKO1 (4)10/12/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Legion Hall, Blairstown, Iowa, United States
Win19–0 Flag of the United States.svg John TurlingtonUD409/04/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United StatesScores were 40-36, 40-36 and 39-37.
Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan RobinsonTKO1 (6)16/03/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Travis Fulton TKO1 (8)22/10/2004 Flag of the United States.svg County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Cruz QuintanaTKO1 (4)09/07/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff LallyTKO1 (?)17/04/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United StatesWon vacant USA New Mexico State heavyweight title. Lally down 3 times.
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason CurryKO1 (8)27/02/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Longshoremen's Hall, San Francisco, California, United States
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy ConnellyKO1 (8)07/11/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United StatesWon vacant USA Texas State heavyweight title.
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gary ButlerTKO1 (6)09/08/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike ParkerKO1 (6)21/06/2003 Flag of Mexico.svg Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ricky JeffersonKO1 (8)19/04/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Camel Rock Casino, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steve ShearburnKO1 (6)13/02/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rex JacksonKO1 (4)20/09/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Cohen Stadium, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur TrassTKO1 (4)10/05/2002 Flag of the United States.svg El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Clinton WhiteheadKO1 (4)08/02/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win5–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin LopezTKO3 (4)10/06/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Far West Rodeo, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Victor BurseyKO1 (4)02/06/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Bricktown Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gerald PondTKO1 (4)15/05/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg David ValenzuelaTKO1 (4)21/01/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg James MartinKO1 (4)03/12/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas, United States

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