Emmanuel Rodriguez

Boxer

Birthday August 8, 1992

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Puerto Rico

Age 31 years old

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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.