Jake Rodríguez
Puerto Rican boxer
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Evaristo "Jake" Rodríguez (born October 2, 1965) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 1997.[1] In 1994 he defeated Charles Murray to become the IBF junior welterweight champion.[2] Two successful defenses of the title were made, until a loss to Kostya Tszyu in 1995. Later that year Rodríguez challenged WBC welterweight champion Pernell Whitaker, but lost via knockout.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Born | October 2, 1965 Arroyo, Puerto Rico |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | Light welterweight Welterweight Light middleweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 38 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Win by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 2 |
