Edelweis Rodriguez (July 20, 1911 – February 22, 1962) was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 20, 1911 |
| Died | February 22, 1962 (aged 50) |
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) |
| Boxing career | |
Background
editHe was born in Rimini in Northern Italy and was known for his short stature but heavy fists, as well as a fantastic guard.
Performances
editRodriguez placed third in the 1930 European Championships, boxing at the bantamweight class.
Participating as a flyweight in the 1932 Summer Olympics he was eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist István Énekes.
External links
edit- Edelweis Rodriguez at BoxRec (registration required)
- Edelweis Rodriguez at Olympedia
- Athlete Profile