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Mexican Boxer Tony Rodríguez Found Dead in Phoenix Hotel Room

Authorities are probing the unexplained circumstances of the 37-year-old’s death after his bout in Phoenix.

Tony Rodríguez perdió la vida el sábado pasado en un hotel de Phoenix, Arizona. (Foto: Especial GH)
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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.