Overview

• Rodríguez lost a super-bantamweight fight to Phillip Vella at the American Royal Palace in Phoenix on Saturday night.
• Hotel staff discovered his body Sunday morning when he failed to appear for scheduled transport to the airport.
• The Phoenix Police Department has opened a death investigation but has not yet determined a cause of death.
• Outside the ring, Rodríguez worked as a stretcher-bearer for Mexico’s IMSS in Durango and was known for his dedication to family and community.
• He is survived by his wife, Karla, and their three children, and his passing has drawn condolences from colleagues and fans in Gómez Palacio.