RIP Francisco Rodriguez

[JazMerkin]

Francisco Rodriguez has died following the injuries sustained during his fight with Teon Kennedy for the USBA Super-Bantamweight title.

Born in Mexico, but raised in Chicago he was a former Golden Gloves champ in the city. He was 14-2 going into the bout with Kennedy.

More importantly, he leaves behind a wife & young infant daughter. My thoughts are with them. The promoter says there will be a fund set up to help support them & help pay for funeral arrangements. I will try post it up if I find anything on it.

Francisco Rodriguez Passes Away From Bout Injuries - Boxing News

I felt it was important we honour Rodriguez, I saw this yesterday, but I thought someone who knew a bit more about him might be able to post something.

Anyway I think a speak for all at Saddo's when I say he & his family are in our prayers.

RIP Champ

[amat]

This is really sad, RIP to him, that's really too bad. Of course it should serve as a stark reminder that as much as we bitch about fighters and who they are willing to fight, they are risking their life we should give them a bit more respect at times. Teon Kennedy is a guy who can put a lot of clean punches on you if you let him.

RIP Francisco Rodriguez and best wishes to his family and Kennedy aswell.

[Kel]

RIP, thoughts to his loved ones

[killersheep]

RIP Champ, best regards to his family and loved ones.

[blegit]

This is another sad time for boxing this year. May God bless, receive, and comfort Francisco and his family.

[zbolt]

RIP champ. boxing is such a dangerous sport.

[TigerFan]

RIP Champ

[JazMerkin]

Just as an update on the situation, Rodriguez's family have decided to donate his organs, as he was obviously extremely fit, so that others don't have to go through what he did.

More on it is here at The Ring website

Rodriguez's organs give life after ring death

It also explains how donations can be given:

An account has been established to help ease the family’s medical expenses. Donations can be made at any Chase Bank location in America. You may deposit directly to the Francisco Rodriguez Estate fund account #707331062

I'm not too hot on how this works in the US, so would appreciate if anyone could give me any info on how we donate direct to the account so I can do so.

Thanks & once again RIP Champ.

[Spicoli]

They risk it all,every time they climb between the ropes.Bless em...and thank them.

RIP Champion...prayers with the Rodriquez family.

[C.J.Rock]

Rest in Peace Francisco My condolences to your family & friends

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

Rip, This stuff is alwayz sad
Best regards to his family.

[nyc champ]

Rip Fransisco. Good Boxer

[yvonne]

Really sad news,gutted!RIP

[holmcall]

May God bless, receive, and comfort Francisco and his family.