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. 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.
Regional titles | ||
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Preceded by Charles Murray |
IBF junior welterweight champion February 13, 1994 – January 28, 1995 |
Succeeded by Kostya Tszyu |
Jake Rodríguez | |
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Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light welterweight Welterweight Light middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Born | (1965-10-02) October 2, 1965 (age 56) Arroyo, Puerto Rico |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 38 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 8 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 2 |
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