![]() Were you surprised by how dominant Andre was in that fight with Chad, which was viewed by a lot of people as a 50-50 type fight going into it? Read: Remembering Donovan “Razor” Ruddock At His “Smashing” BestĬIANI: Sticking with the Ward fight for a moment here, Edwin. I’m ready to beat him and make a statement. I’m ready to take on the young prospect coming up. So yeah, it puts on a lot of pressure, but we as fighters we perform well under pressure. ![]() Andre Ward put on a great performance against Chad Dawson, arguably the best light heavyweight right now. RODRIGUEZ: It’s definitely a lot of pressure. He’s undefeated, he’s strong minded, and I think he’s a very good prospect coming up.ĬIANI: Now how do you feel about having the opportunity to have your bout broadcast as the main event on HBO following a fight they just had this past weekend, the big fight between Andre Ward and Chad Dawson? RODRIGUEZ: I think he’s one dimensional, a strong fighter, comes forward. I’ve been working with Cornelius White, who’s top ten in the world at 175, and Don Mouton and me did ten rounds on Tuesday, and I feel great.ĬIANI: Now when you look at Escalara, your opponent, what do you think of him as a boxer? Me and Ronnie had a really good training camp where we were able to sit down and learn a few things, and just get a really good game plan for this next fight. So you’re confident in your preparations for this fight thus far? You said the training camp is going great. I’m here in Houston, Texas with Ronnie Shields having a great training camp.ĬIANI: Great! Now you have a big fight coming up September 29 against Jason Escalara. How’s everything going, Edwin?ĮDWIN RODRIGUEZ: Everything is great. This is Geoffrey Ciani from East Side Boxing and I’m here with super middleweight contender Edwin Rodriguez. He also provided opinions on a variety of topics, including the chemistry he shares with head trainer Ronnie Shields, Andre Ward’s impressive victory against Chad Dawson last weekend, his idea on what it would take to beat someone of Ward’s caliber, and more! Here is a complete transcript from that interview. Rodriguez spoke about his upcoming fight and shared his views on his opponent. “I want to be able to make a statement my next fight to get a guy like Kelly Pavlik, or Arthur Abraham, or one of those big names” – Edwin RodriguezĮxclusive Interview by Geoffrey Ciani – I was recently afforded the opportunity to speak with undefeated super middleweight contender Edwin Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs) who is preparing to square off against fellow undefeated fighter Jason Escalara (13-0-1, 12 KOs) on September 29 in a bout that will be televised by HBO. ![]() In lieu of flowers and to honor Ed's love of animals, donations can be made to the Brandywine Valley SPCA. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by : his sons, Cole Rodriguez of Annapolis and Seth Rodriguez of Bear his mother Angelina Rodriguez of Middletown his siblings, Miriam Rizzo of Middletown, Vivian Rizzo (Anthony) of Newark, Iris Rodriguez of Middletown, Arlene Reppa (Douglas) of Wilmington and Andy Rodriguez (Cheryl) of Newark his wife Michelle Moxham Rodriguez of Bear his nieces and nephews, Ashley Rizzo, Alyssa Tiberi (Antonio), John Rizzo III (Samantha), Amanda Rizzo, Mackenzie Rodriguez, Ariana McCauley (Thomas), Gabriella Rizzo, Izaak Rodriguez and Christina Rodriguez and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Antonio, Dia, Angelo, Santino, Louie, Nico, Frankie, Carmine, Emilia, Thomas III and Ada. He was predeceased by : his father Andres Rodriguez his daughter Bryana and his brother-in-law John Rizzo, Jr. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edwin Rodriguez of Bear, Delaware, born in Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away at the age of 58, on September 9, 2023. ![]() It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.
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