Jacob Rodriguez

Born in Caguas, Puerto, and raised in the Bronx, New York City, Jacob fell in love with boxing when he saw Mike Tyson destroy Michael Spinks in 1988. In 2020, Jacob retired from the United States Army and pursued his passion for boxing as a writer. In addition to contributing to FighstATW, Jacob has been writing for NYFights.com since 2021 and is currently the NYS Editor at NYF.

Carolina Fight Night Results: Nathan Threatt Earns UD In The Main Event

This past Saturday, before a sold-out crowd at the Concord Event Center in Concord, NC, Carolina Gloves Promotions electrified fans with an exciting card that featured ten professional bouts. “Carolina Fight Night” gave boxing fans a little bit of everything. The night featured talented fighters from all over the country, eccentric fans, an appearance by […]

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The Ayala Brothers Are Ready To Take On The Boxing World

Boxing in North Carolina is overshadowed by powerhouse sports such as football and basketball. However, the Tar Heel State has produced some notable boxers. Hall of Famers Floyd Patterson and Sugar Ray Leonard were born in North Carolina. Former heavyweight champion James “Bone Crusher” Smith, former heavyweight challenger Calvin Brock, and most recently Olympian Naomi

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J’hon Ingram Talks Leaving Mayweather Promo, November 22 Fight & More

On November 22, live from the Walker Activity Dome in Newcastle, England, lightweight prospect J’hon Ingram (5-0, 4 KOs), 23, from Winston-Salem, NC, looks to earn his sixth professional win when he faces off against Jonatas Rodrigo Gomas de Olivera (6-15, 5 KOs), 28, from Mauna, Para, Brazil. Ingram recently spoke to FightsATW about his

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Subriel Matias vs Roberto Ramirez Fight Results: Matias Scores 2d Rd KO

Five months ago, Puerto Rican boxing star Subriel Matias (20-2, 20 KOs) shockingly lost his IBF super lightweight world title to Australian Liam Paro. In his comeback fight after the devastating loss to Paro, Matias, 32, from Fajardo, PR, blasted Roberto Ramirez (26-3-1, 19 KOs), 31, from San Diego, California, through two rounds, forcing the

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Nisa Rodriguez Juggles Being A Mom, Police Officer, Mentor & Fighter

Since 1958, New York City’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade has served as a celebration to honor the millions of Puerto Ricans who live in the United States. The parade showcases the Puerto Rican people’s achievements, strength, and pride. Actors, music artists, politicians, educators, and athletes of Puerto Rican descent have proudly strolled down New

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Should Tyson Fury Be Considered One of The Top Ten HWs of All-Time?

We are only a few days away from the first undisputed heavyweight title match in 25 years. On May 18, live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) will battle to see who the sole champion of the heavyweight division will be. Usyk, 37, from Ukraine, owns

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Maliek Montgomery: ‘All Out Destruction This Friday’

“All out destruction this Friday,” is the message super featherweight prospect Maliek Montgomery Jr (17-0, 16 KOs) sent to his opponent during an exclusive interview with FightsATW. Montgomery Jr., 28, a native of Macon, Georgia, looks to add another win to his perfect record this Friday against Eridson Garcia of Houston, TX (18-1, 12 KOs).

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J’hon Ingram Shines Bright on Carolina Fight Night Card

Fayetteville, NC, is home to some of America’s elite warfighters. The 82nd Airborne Division, the famous Green Berets, and the stealthy Delta Force are housed on Fort Liberty, located in the heart of Fayetteville. So, it was fitting that Carolina Gloves Promotions chose the TJ Robinson Life Center in Fayetteville to host its Carolina Fight

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Fernando Vargas Jr: ‘Winning A World Title Will Be Very Reachable’

When I hear the word dynasty, I immediately think of the greatest sports teams ever assembled. Teams like the New York Yankees, the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, and Tom Brady’s New England Patriots are considered sports dynasties. These teams dominated their leagues and set themselves apart from their contemporaries by winning multiple

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