Emmanuel Rodriguez
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About
Puerto Rican boxer who took home the gold medal in the Flyweight division at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, where he was Puerto Rico's flagbearer. He made his professional debut in 2010 and has defeated big name boxers like David Quijano.
Before Fame
He grew up in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and played soccer for Invasores de Vega Baja.
Trivia
He was hospitalized in the burn care unit of Centro Medico in San Juan following an accident involving a pickup truck in November 2010.
Family Life
His parents are Awilda Vazquez Soler and Luis Rodriguez.
Associated With
He and Luis Pizarro have both competed for Puerto Rico at the Olympic level.
