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.