Delvin Rodriguez born in the Dominican Republic and now living in Danbury, Connecticut is one of boxing's hottest up and coming welterweight prospects. Known for his knockout power in both hands, Rodriguez has produced more KO highlights on ESPN2 than any other boxer.
On Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas on ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights, Rodriguez beat Oscar Diaz (26-3-0, 12 KOs) by 10th round TKO capturing the USBA welterweight title. Just before round eleven Diaz collapsed in his corner losing consciousness. He was rushed to University Medical Center in San Antonio where he underwent brain surgery for a subdural hematoma. He remains in critical condition as of Thursday.
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Delvin Rodriguez
Delvin Rodriguez made a big impression on national TV on ESPN on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Rodriguez knocked his opponent, Allen Conyers through the ropes and out of the ring face first on the concrete floor. Rodriguez went on to win the bout by 6-round unanimous decision. The scores were 59-54, 59-54 and 59-54.
Delvin Rodriquez KO Highlights
On Friday, March 23, 2007 at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Rodriguez (20-2-1, 12 KOs) lost to Jesse Feliciano (15-5-3, 9 KOs) by 8th round KO. Ahead on the scorecards, Rodriguez got hit with a right in round eight and ended up tasting the canvas three times before the fight was stopped. Rodriguez also lost his USBA welterweight title.
Rodriguez beat previously undefeated Troy Browning (20-1-1, 8 KOs) by 10-round unanimous decision on February 15, 2008 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The scores were 100-90, 100-90 and 99-91. It was one of Rodriquez's best performances to date. He showed that he is a multi-dimensional fighter that can mix it up and box as well as bang.