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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.

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.

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. 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. 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."

Professional boxing record

37 Wins (35 knockouts), 2 Loss, 0 Draws
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. Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez . YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.
2. Taylor, Josette L. (September 3, 2022). David Nino Rodriguez . YouTube. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from his YT channel.
3. Taylor, Josette L. Email via David Rodriguez. September 2, 2022.
4. Rodriguez, David. "Jan 29, 2024 Twitter Post". X. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
5. David Rodriguez's Professional Boxing Record – BoxRec.com

External links

• Boxing record for David Rodriguez from BoxRec (registration required)
• Doghouse article 2006
• David Nino Rodriguez Interview
• Nino's Corner

• Living people
• 1977 births
• Heavyweight boxers
• American boxers of Mexican descent
• American male boxers
• Sportspeople from El Paso, Texas