The boxing world is mourning, especially in Mexico and the United States. Tony Rodríguez, 37 -year -old fighter, died This Saturday just a few hours after losing a fight in which he faced Phillip Vela in Phoenix, Arizona. After the fight, the athlete returned to his hotel room, where they found his lifeless body the next morning.
According to his wife Karel Valenzuel, The boxer called it by a video call after the fight. He planned to dinner with other boxers and return to the hotel later to rest before his flight back to Mexico. However, he never appeared in the hotel's lobby or responded to his team's calls. He was found lifeless on Sunday morning and Local authorities have opened an investigation. It is not ruled out that death is related to some complication after combat.
Tony Rodríguez's lagoon boxer dies in Phoenix Arizona
The unfortunate news of the death of the Laguner boxer Tony Rodríguez in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, has been reported.
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«He called me when he finished his fight, when he had finished the event and went to the hotel, he talked to me, we made a video call. He told me that he was going to buy some dinner and that he would return because at 03:30 they were going to pick them up to take them to the airport. That was the only thing I talked to him, ”explained his wife after knowing the death of the Mexican. Boxing world reactions have not been made and Phillip Velahis last rival, was one of the first to regret his death: «Really, with my heart broken by finding out about this news. Grateful to have shared the ring for six assaults ».
The promoter of the Boxing, He extended his condolences: «The family of Sol Boxing is deeply dismayed by the death of Pedro Antonio Rodríguez. Our heart and thoughts are with their loved ones. Out of respect for their family, we ask them to accompany us in waiting for local authorities to conclude their work and investigation, ”they said in the statement.
Tony Rodríguez debuted in 2007 and maintained an irregular trajectory, with a final record of 15 victories (7 per knockout), 25 losses and 3 draws, according to Boxrec data. His career was far from the reflectors, since he was not affiliated with any promoter. He managed his fights, trained on his own and constantly traveled to countries such as the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, in search of better economic opportunities. In 2014, the future Luis World Champion faced Pantera Nery, falling by Ko in the third assault. Although it was never a media figure, it was remembered by classmates and coaches as a committed, honest and hardworking professional.
