EDWIN RODRIGUEZ RUMORS

Edwin Rodriguez ready to step in for Andre Dirrell & fight for vacant WBC strap

Undefeated super middleweight contender Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez is ready, willing and able to replace No. 1 contender Anthony Dirrell, who was recently injured in a motorcycle accident, and fight No. 2 rated Nikola Sjekloca for the vacant World Boxing Council ("WBC") 168-pound title. Sjekloca and Dirrell, who is out of action for a reported six months...
Via Pro Boxing Fans  |  16 days ago
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Edwin Rodriguez doesn’t just throw bombs anymore, he’s a skilled boxer-puncher

In less than a full year, undefeated super middleweight Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez has turned into a ring chameleon, capable of brawling or boxing, pending the situation and, of course, particular opponent. In his recent (Mar. 17) HBO debut at Madison Square Garden, Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs) captured the United States Boxing Association ("USBA") super middleweight...
Via Pro Boxing Fans  |  March 26, 2012
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Edwin Rodriguez vs. Donovan George: Round By Round

World Championship Boxing invades the Theater at Madison Square Garden for a middleweight showdown between Sergio Martinez and Matthew Macklin. Before we get to that, we've got a co-feature showcasing a pair of super middleweights with only one loss between them in Edwin Rodriguez and Donovan George.The tale of the tape shows that the two men are even in height with Rodriguez...
Via Boxing Watchers  |  March 17, 2012
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Edwin Rodriguez ready for Don George after best training camp ever; also working with Victor Conte now

Four years of planning, hard work and dedication culminates Saturday night for Team Rodriguez as undefeated super middleweight Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez makes his HBO debut against Donovan George at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Rodriguez breaks his Houston training camp today (Tuesday) after eight weeks of preparation with his head trainer, Ronnie Shields, ...
Via Pro Boxing Fans  |  March 13, 2012
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Edwin Rodriguez Press Announcement

Bombs Away Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez vs. Donovan "Da Bomb" George Mar. 17, Theater at MSG, HBO Co-Feature The fuse has been lit for a super middleweight explosion March 17 on HBO between an undefeated Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez and Donovan "Da Bomb" George, live from the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The 10-round, non...
Via The Boxing Republic  |  February 02, 2012
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Edwin Rodriguez vs. Don George Official for March 17th at MSG, Martinez-Macklin Undercard

As reported last week, DiBella Entertainment's top-rated middleweight contender Andy Lee has been taken off the upcoming St. Patrick's Day card at Madison Square Garden on March 17th.  While it is unfortunate the Irish-native Lee has been taken off the card, DiBella assures fans to not be too disappointed, as he has replaced the Lee slot with an absolute barn burner...
Via Pro Boxing Fans  |  January 26, 2012
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Former Marlins Manager Edwin Rodriguez Questions Jose Reyes Signing

The shortstop situation with the Marlins is going to be one to monitor as the MLB season creeps closer. Hanley Ramirez was the Marlins shortstop for the past six years. He also happened to be one of the best in the National League during that span. Only 27 years old and just now entering the prime of his career, the Marlins have asked Ramirez to move to third base to make room for...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  December 22, 2011
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Miami Marlins: Ex-manager Edwin Rodriguez questions Jose Reyes signing

Former Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez, who resigned from his post last June, questioned why the Marlins would sign an All-Star shortstop in Jose Reyes when they already had one in Hanley Ramirez. Rodriguez offered his observations during an interview with MLB Network Radio Wednesday with Jim Memolo and Todd Hollandsworth. “I think it’s going to be [a] very interesting situation...
Via Sun Sentinel  |  December 21, 2011
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Ex-Marlins skipper Rodriguez lands Double-A job

Former Florida Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez has been hired to manage the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Rodriguez spent parts of the past two seasons managing the Marlins prior to resigning this year. Rodriguez went 78-85 with the Marlins and became the first Puerto Rico-born manager in major league history. The 51-year-old managed Florida's farm system for...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 14, 2011
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Former Marlins manager Rodriguez hired by Indians

Former Florida manager Edwin Rodriguez has been hired by Cleveland to manage one of their minor league affiliates. Rodriguez, who managed the Marlins for parts of two seasons, will take over the Carolina Mudcats, the Indians' Class A team. The 51-year-old Rodriguez went 78-85 with the Marlins and became the first Puerto Rican-born manager in major league history. Before taking...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 14, 2011
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