It wasn't very long ago when LeShawn Rodriguez envisioned his landing a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic boxing team. The former amateur standout instead moves onto a new dream, getting his pro career off to a strong start following a 2nd round knockout of Jose Cortes in his pro debut.
The super welterweight newcomer from Long Island - who turns 23 next month - jumped out to an early lead versus Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based Cortes (1-1) before closing the show in emphatic fashion. A sizzling left hook by Rodriguez (1-0, 1KO) separated Cortes from his senses, with the fight stopped at 1:54 of round two.
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The super welterweight newcomer from Long Island - who turns 23 next month - jumped out to an early lead versus Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based Cortes (1-1) before closing the show in emphatic fashion. A sizzling left hook by Rodriguez (1-0, 1KO) separated Cortes from his senses, with the fight stopped at 1:54 of round two.
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