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Introducing Nathan Rodriguez, aka “El Morenito”. With his aggressive, edge-of-your-seat fighting style, he’s garnered quite the following and an impressive 12-0, 8KOs record. Backed by his staunch promoter, Marvnation, this Pico Rivera gem is gearing up for a fiery display on November 11 at the Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. And guess what? It’ll be broadcast live on DAZN for the entire world to witness.
Speaking about the event, Rodriguez is chomping at the bit to immerse himself in the Featherweight showdown, a division that’s forever been the apple of the boxing community’s eye.
“Man, this is exhilarating! The card’s packed with some big shots,” said the 5’9″ pugilist, barely containing his excitement. “Being on DAZN, sharing the platform with legends like Canelo? It’s the stuff of dreams. Can’t wait to bring my A-game for everyone out there!”
Despite his youthful vigor, Rodriguez has had a taste of the limelight, going toe-to-toe in a 10-round duel against Alexander Mejia earlier in May, right under the mega Canelo vs. John Ryder event in Guadalajara.
Reflecting on his preparation, he added, “Every fight feels like a title bout. My regimen doesn’t change drastically. I always give it my all. While a KO is cool, I’m here to soak in the experience, round by round. At 19, every moment counts.”
His May opponent, Mejia, wasn’t a walk in the park. “He was a seasoned boxer, kept charging, landing punches left and right. Those 10 rounds? By far, the most challenging I’ve faced,” Rodriguez recalls.
But what keeps this young gun going? “It’s all about family, and of course, the love I get from Pico Rivera. Representing them is an honor.”
Here’s the lowdown:
- Location: Thunder Studios, 20434 S. Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810.
- Date: Saturday, November 11.
- Broadcast: DAZN and MarvnationTV.com.
- Timeline: Doors fling open at 5pm; first punch thrown at 6pm.
- Tickets: Starting from $75. Grab ’em at MarvNation.com.