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| | name = Luis Manuel |
| name = Luis Manuel Rodríguez | ||
| | realname = Luis Manuel |
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| | nickname = El Feo | | nickname = El Feo | ||
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| | birth_date = {{Birth date|mf=yes|1937|6|17}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|mf=yes|1937|6|17}} | ||
| | death_date = {{death date and age|mf=yes|1996|7|8|1937|6|17}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|mf=yes|1996|7|8|1937|6|17}} | ||
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| '''Luis Manuel Rodríguez''' (March 14, 1937 ] – July 8, 1996 ]) was a professional boxing champion. Known as "El Feo |
'''Luis Manuel Rodríguez''' (March 14, 1937 ] – July 8, 1996 ]) was a professional boxing champion. Known as "El Feo", Rodriguez began his career in pre-] ]. In Cuba, Rodriguez twice defeated the ill-fated future ] champion ]. | ||
| After the Cuban Revolution, Rodríguez campaigned in the United States. Fighting out of ], Rodriguez decisioned top welterweights ], ], ] and ]. | After the Cuban Revolution, Rodríguez campaigned in the United States. Fighting out of ], Rodriguez decisioned top welterweights ], ], ] and ]. | ||
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| Rodriguez retired in 1972. | Rodriguez retired in 1972. | ||
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| years=1963 Mar 21 – 1963 Jun 8 | years=1963 Mar 21 – 1963 Jun 8 | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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| | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | ||
| | DATE OF BIRTH =June 17, 1937 | | DATE OF BIRTH =June 17, 1937 | ||
| | PLACE OF BIRTH =], ] | | PLACE OF BIRTH =], ] | ||
| | DATE OF DEATH =July 8, 1996 | | DATE OF DEATH =July 8, 1996 | ||
| | PLACE OF DEATH =], ] | | PLACE OF DEATH =], ] | ||
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| Luis Manuel Rodríguez | |
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| Born | Luis Manuel Rodríguez (1937-06-17)June 17, 1937 Camagüey, Cuba |
| Died | July 8, 1996(1996-07-08) (aged 59) Miami, Florida |
| Nationality |  Cuban |
| Other names | El Feo |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 121 |
| Wins | 107 |
| Wins by KO | 49 |
| Losses | 13 |
Luis Manuel Rodríguez (March 14, 1937 Camagüey, Cuba – July 8, 1996 Miami, Florida) was a professional boxing champion. Known as "El Feo", Rodriguez began his career in pre-Castro Havana. In Cuba, Rodriguez twice defeated the ill-fated future welterweight champion Benny Kid Paret.
After the Cuban Revolution, Rodríguez campaigned in the United States. Fighting out of Miami, Rodriguez decisioned top welterweights Virgil Akins, Isaac Logart, Rudell Stitch and Garnet "Sugar" Hart.
He was unbeaten in 36 fights before losing a split decision to Emile Griffith in a 1960 non-title fight. In 1963, Rodriguez and Griffith fought twice for the World Welterweight Championship. Rodriguez defeated Griffith by a unanimous decision to win the title, but Griffith regained it three months later with a split decision. Their fourth and final meeting came in 1964, with Griffith retaining the welterweight title with a split decision.
In November 1969, Rodriguez challenged Nino Benvenuti in Rome, Italy, for the World Middleweight Championship. In the 11th round, slightly ahead on points but tiring and badly cut, Benvenuti suddenly landed a perfect left hook that left Rodriguez on the floor for 5 minutes.
| Preceded byEmile Griffith | WBA Welterweight Champion WBC Welterweight Champion 1963 Mar 21 – 1963 Jun 8 |
Succeeded byEmile Griffith |
External links
- Boxing record for Luis Manuel Rodríguez from BoxRec (registration required)