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Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez found dead in hotel room
Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio 'Tony' Rodriguez, 37, tragically passed away hours after losing a fight in Phoenix, Arizona. The super-bantamweight fighter was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday morning, just a day after his match against Phillip Vela, which was part of the "Brawl in the Barrio" event. The fight, sanctioned by the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission and organized by Del Sol Boxing Promotions, took place on Saturday evening at the American Royal Palace in Phoenix. Rodriguez, who had a 15-26 record going into the bout, was up against Vela, a younger and undefeated fighter with a 3-0 record. Vela won the six-round fight by unanimous decision, extending his record to 4-0. After the match, Rodriguez returned to his hotel room and planned to go out for dinner with fellow fighters, according to reports from Spanish outlet Marca. However, he never made it to the hotel lobby. Staff entered his room on Sunday morning after he failed to show up for transport to the airport, where he was scheduled to depart. The cause of Rodriguez's death is currently unclear, and the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No official link has been made between his passing and the fight, and authorities have not released any details regarding a pre-existing medical condition. Rodriguez's wife, Karla Valenzuela, spoke out after the tragedy, expressing her confusion and concern. She explained that her husband had called her after the fight, and during their conversation, he told her he was going out to buy dinner before returning to the hotel. "I don't know what really happened—some kind of blow. I don't know what happened. I am also confused," Valenzuela said, adding that they were awaiting the official report for answers. Vela, Rodriguez's opponent, expressed his sorrow on social media, writing, "Truly heartbroken to find out this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family." -Instagram. Del Sol Boxing Promotions also shared their condolences, stating, "Our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones. Please join us in waiting for the local authorities to complete their work and investigation."
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Pedro Antonio Rodriguez dies aged 37: Boxer found dead in hotel room just hours after loss with rival ‘truly devastated'
BOXER Pedro Antonio 'Tony' Rodriguez was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday morning aged 37. The Mexcian super-bantamweight fighter was beaten by Phillip Vella in a bout in the US on Saturday evening. 1 Pedro Antonio 'Tony' Rodriguez was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday morning Rodriguez, born in Durango, Mexico , fought in Phoenix, Arizona , over the weekend at the American Royal Palace. T he clash, titled the 'Brawl in the Barrio,' was commissioned by the Arizona Boxin g and MMA Commission and organised by Del Sol Boxing Promotions. Rodrigue, who worked at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), lost by unanimous decision after six rounds. According to Marca , Rodriguez returned to his hotel room after the fight and had arranged to go out to dinner with other fighters from the card. READ MORE BOXING NEWS But he never arrived at the hotel lobby that night. He was discovered having tragically passed away on Sunday morning when hotel staff entered his room. Staff members were prompted to enter after he wasn't present when transport arrived to take him to the airport. Police are currently investigating the reasons for his passing, which are unclear. Most read in Boxing His wife Karla Valenzuea has bravely opened up about her husband's tragic passing. She said: "He called me when his fight ended. Even when the show was over and he left for the hotel, he talked to me, he made a video call. "I don't know what really happened: some kind of blow. I don't know what happened. I am also confused. We have to wait until tomorrow to see what the report says. "He told me that he was going out to buy dinner and that he was coming back because at 3:30 in the morning, they were going to pick them up to take them to the airport, that was the only thing I talked to him about." Arizona authorities have not issued an official report on the cause of death and there is no established connection to the fight or any pre-existing medical condition. Vela, who fought Rodriguez just hours before his death, took to Instagram to post a touching tribute to the boxer. It read: "Truly heartbroken to find out this news . "Thankful to have shared the ring with Pedro for six rounds. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest easy, champion." Del Sol Boxing Promotions also paid their respects to Rodriguez, posting: "The Del Sol Boxing family is heartbroken at the death of Pedro Antonio Rodriguez. "Our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones. Out of respect for his family, please join us in waiting for the local authorities to complete their work and investigation ." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
