Autopsy set for boxer who died after Philly bout

Nov 24, 10:04 am EST

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PHILADELPHIA (AP)—An autopsy has been scheduled for a boxer who died two days after a fight in Philadelphia.

Twenty-five-year-old Francisco Rodriguez died Sunday night after losing a USBA super bantamweight bout against Teon Kennedy on Friday.

The autopsy on Rodriguez, a former national Golden Gloves boxing champion from Chicago, is scheduled for Tuesday.

Philadelphia’s Medical Examiner’s Office says an autopsy is routine when a death is related to the victim’s occupation.

Officials say Rodriguez began to lose consciousness as he sat in his corner after the fight was stopped in the 10th round. He later underwent emergency brain surgery.

Rodriguez was 14-2 going into the bout against Kennedy for the vacant USBA super bantamweight title. Rodriguez was a national Golden Gloves champion in 2001.

Information from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, http://www.philly.com

Updated Nov 24, 10:04 am EST
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  1. simplytim
    27. Posted by simplytim Thu Nov 26 3:13pm EST

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    why dont you all ignore shawn girl and focus on importantance,,,,
  2. <i>longrangevertical</i>
    26. Posted by longrangevertical Thu Nov 26 8:04am EST

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    Wow, boxers have been dropping like mad this yr. Good thing this yr is almost over.
  3. Cheese Curtain
    25. Posted by Cheese Curtain Thu Nov 26 1:59am EST

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    What a shame! It sounds like he was a good guy. Condolences to his family and friends. Pity to a loser like Shawn who wouldn't know courage or character if it bit him.
  4. Ryan B
    24. Posted by Ryan B Thu Nov 26 1:47am EST

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    Thank god boxers use those bigger padded gloves to help prevent this type of tragedy. These men are trained for years to throw with percision and violent force. MMA can't hang with boxers sorry kids, take your little gloves and go sit down. Remember when 46 year old Ray Mercer stepped in the ring vs that MMA dude? Ain't no time for wrestling, If you get hit by a bomb by one of these cats in a street fight or in an MMA ring, your life is in danger.
  5. angelamusic@ymail.com
    23. Posted by angelamusic@ymail.com Wed Nov 25 8:13am EST

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    Boxing is a sport and those who participate know the dangers. Its what they love and choose to do. We as a people enjoy these few gifted gladiators as they battle for respect of each other and titles to show their devotion and talent at what they do. Each of them have my respect regardless of a win loss record.I hope that Mr. Rodriguez is in the golden ring in the sky smiling down on his devoted fans and family knowing that he gave his all for them.
  6. <i>jayyolf1</i>
    22. Posted by jayyolf1 Wed Nov 25 3:58am EST

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    WoW, another boxing death, condolences to his family. You see ppl, THIS is why MMA is the better sport! Its way safer than boxing!!! Nobody has died from MMA. Boxing? Too many people have died
  7. Dennis T
    21. Posted by Dennis T Wed Nov 25 12:00am EST

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    My heart goes out to family of Francisco Rodriguez. "RIP"

    THE HAWAIIAN.........DENNIS T
  8. 4:20 is where its at
    20. Posted by 4:20 is where its at Tue Nov 24 1:21pm EST

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    post #1 ........likes it in the butt.
  9. Bryan
    19. Posted by Bryan Tue Nov 24 12:25pm EST

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    Taking repeatedly hits to the head is no joke specially if they went for 10 rounds. r.i.p
  10. I HATE SPAM!
    18. Posted by I HATE SPAM! Tue Nov 24 11:56am EST

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    Help report these SPAMMERS!!.....Now we have 'Alma' the 6th different username by these SCAM ARTISTS!!....The site is loaded with SPY-WARE to steal info!!!
  11. ramon valenzuela
    17. Posted by ramon valenzuela Tue Nov 24 11:53am EST

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    rip paco and shawn ur an @#$%
  12. Nicky C
    16. Posted by Nicky C Mon Nov 23 8:56pm EST

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    Man that sucks that just makes me not want to box I have kids myself GOD BLESS YOU FRANCISCO MAY YOU REST

    SHAWN WHO?? Punk
  13. tom
    15. Posted by tom Mon Nov 23 8:13pm EST

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    Hey shawn, can you box? can you even take a punch? by the way you talk you're just a lame ass sissy! just post your address im sure somebody will kick your ass in your own home.
  14. california kid
    14. Posted by california kid Mon Nov 23 8:12pm EST

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    who and what did this shawn say!, Boxing is a rough sport and people don't
    realize how dangerous it is, even after retiring we know later in life it will take
    its toll. When you are fighting for money (pros) its a whole different setting
    and your fighting for your life, cause if you lose you lose the chance to make
    the top money fights and as fighters we know the dangers when we step in the
    ring but we never think it could happen to you. RIP my brother Boxer and
    my heart goes out to your family.
  15. Adriana
    13. Posted by Adriana Mon Nov 23 7:30pm EST

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    U know wat shawn u shouldnt say @#$% cuz u dnt know him i do ok so keep lil lame ass comments to urself n show some respect to his wife n daughter that he left !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its hard to see his family like this is not easy for them n for me so do me n his family a favor n shut up!
  16. b
    12. Posted by b Mon Nov 23 7:25pm EST

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    This stuff is so scary. How do they tell when there are too many repeated shots vs. when it's just a solid loss?
  17. Joe D
    11. Posted by Joe D Mon Nov 23 7:03pm EST

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    Hey Shawn, Your a @#$% @#$%!!!!!!! You have no idea how much heart it takes to get into a ring.
    R.I.P Francisco.
  18. <i>sugar3whayes</i>
    10. Posted by sugar3whayes Mon Nov 23 6:24pm EST

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    This no doubt shows boxing is no f..g joke! enter that ring might be your last..... rest in peace young warrior.
  19. Luis G
    9. Posted by Luis G Mon Nov 23 6:08pm EST

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    Know what Shawn, This was my BEST FREINDS UNCLE. Now,you shut up about him. He was a great man,my friends idol. R.I.P Fransico. One hell of a guy
  20. Tom O
    8. Posted by Tom O Mon Nov 23 5:20pm EST

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    RIP it is so sad when things like this happen.
  21. michael m
    7. Posted by michael m Mon Nov 23 5:19pm EST

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    terrible thing to hear, I take comfort in knowing that most of the time when a fighter takes a beating that he will be ok. This kind of news is a wake up call to the reality of the sport. RIP Francisco.
    Shawn.... get a life bro, your talking @#$% to a man who is now deceased. You must be a real bum if you can't appreciate the human side of this.
  22. El Maestro
    6. Posted by El Maestro Mon Nov 23 5:16pm EST

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    R.I.P. Francisco
  23. PETER
    5. Posted by PETER Mon Nov 23 5:11pm EST

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    Man it's sad to see stuff like this. Rest in peace Francisco.
  24. J magic
    4. Posted by J magic Mon Nov 23 4:56pm EST

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    Shawn you need a @#$% soul. This has nothing to do with his boxing rank so show respect to a man who has just pass away.
  25. MICLO915
    3. Posted by MICLO915 Mon Nov 23 4:10pm EST

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    yeah, shawn is a prick and shpuld jump off a bridge.
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