Former professional boxer and light heavy weight contender Edwin Rodriguez has exchanged his boxing gloves for a badge and is now a police officer with the Massachusetts State Police Department.
Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez is a former professional boxer who made a name for himself by fighting his way to being ranked as a top fighter before transitioning to a career in law enforcement.
Rodriguez was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Worcester Ma, at age the age of 13, his dream was to become the next great Dominican ballplayer, but when he discovered boxing, he abandoned his baseball aspirations for boxing.
Edwin Rodriguez began boxing at a young age and quickly made a name for himself as a talented amateur boxer. In 2002, at the age of 17, he won the National Golden Gloves Championship in the 165-pound weight class.
After turning professional in 2008, Rodriguez, established himself as a top contender in the super middleweight division. He won his first 21 professional fights, with 18 of those wins coming by way of knockout. In 2013, he fought for the WBC World Super Middleweight title and was defeated via decision by the champion Andre Ward.
Despite the loss, Rodriguez continued to fight and had several notable wins in the ring. He retired from professional boxing with a record of 31-2, with 20 knockouts.
After retiring from boxing, Rodriguez decided to pursue a career in law enforcement. He graduated from the police academy and became a police officer in his hometown of Worcester. He currently works as a detective with the Worcester Police Department.
Rodriguez’s transition from professional boxer to police officer was not easy. He had to give up his dreams of becoming a world champion and adjust to a new line of work. However, he has said that he is happy with his decision and enjoys serving his community as a police officer.
As a detective, Rodriguez has been involved in several high-profile cases. He has worked on cases related to gang activity, drug trafficking, and homicide. He is also a certified instructor in various areas including defensive tactics, firearms, and first aid.
In addition to his work as a police officer, Edwin Rodriguez is also involved in several community organizations. He is a mentor for at-risk youth and is a frequent speaker at schools and community events. He also volunteers as a coach for a local boxing gym, where he helps to train young boxers.
Despite his busy schedule, Rodriguez still finds time to train and stay in shape. He continues to train in boxing and has even considered making a comeback to the ring. He has stated that he would like to fight for a world title before retiring for good.
In conclusion, Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez is a former professional boxer who has made a successful transition to a career in law enforcement. He is a respected detective with the Worcester Police Department, an active member of his community and a dedicated mentor to the youth. He continues to inspire and entertain people with his skills and dedication.
How did Edwin Rodriguez land being in a movie?
Rodriguez got the opportunity of a lifetime in playing Duran on the big screen, in the biopic Bleed For This, which chronicles the life of former multi-division champ Vinny Pazienza, Rodriguez portrays the legendary Roberto Duran, who twice lost to the “Pazmanian Devil.”
It all began one day when Rodriguez visited a nearby boxing in Providence, Rhode Island, the neighbor State to his hometown of Massachusetts where he ran into fellow pro boxer Peter Quillin, who was going to play Roger Mayweather (Floyd Mayweather’s uncle and trainer) in Bleed. In talking with Quillin, Rodriguez discovered that the filmmakers were looking for someone to portray Duran.
At first, Rodriguez was skeptical of landing the part, but he eventually did. “I looked up to Roberto Duran since I started boxing,” Rodriguez says. “He was somebody that I’d imitate. I’d try to fight like him.”
