First Venezuelan Olympic gold, Francisco “Morochito” Rodríguez dies in Cumaná
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Published at: 23/04/2024 11:38 PM
On Tuesday night, the physical match of the glory of the national sport, Francisco “Morochito” Rodríguez, boxing legend who gave the first Olympic gold to the Fatherland, was reported.
This was reported by the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mervin Maldonado through his account on the social network X, where he emphasized that “we will always be proud of the many joys he gave to the Fatherland”,
Francisco “Morochito” Rodríguez was a professional boxer born on September 20, 1945 in Cumaná, Sucre state. At the age of 11, he took his first steps in that sport.
He achieved the feat of giving the country the first gold medal on October 26, 1968, in the flyweight category, during the Olympic Games in Mexico, after defeating South Korean Yong-Ju Jee.
From Con El Mazo Dando, we send our condolences to his family and friends, remembering that giants like Morochito will shine forever in the sky of this country to which he gave his glory and life.
Until always Champion!
Mazo News Team