Dominican boxer Braulio Rodriguez fighting the virus

By Robert Coster

Gritty, hard-punching lightweight Braulio Rodriguez (20-4, 17 KOs) is fighting for his life in his native town of La Romana in the Dominican Republic against the Coronavirus. Rodriguez, a WBC Latino Champion, has crossed gloves with unbeaten quality adversaries like Christopher Diaz and Ryan Garcia but the deadly virus is undoubtedly his most frightening foe. Fightnews.com® wishes him the best in his battle with this unseen enemy.

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  • Ok, “fighting for his life”? Is he having complications? Intensive care? If not, then I think that would be an overstatement.

  • Rodriguez is dispelling two myths about the virus: that young, healthy people don’t have such harsh reactions when inflicted, and it doesn’t thrive in warm climates. I pray for a full and speedy recovery for him and everybody else. Can’t wait for this to run it’s course and the world to return to it’s normal, chaotic self!

    • This whole pandemic thing is a work in progress. Information changes daily due to many variables. Personally, I have seen many age groups get sick with this new strand of virus and a few deaths during the days I work in a hospital. Actual final analyses of the characteristics behind COVID-19 may take months to a few years before studies are finalized and made conclusive in evidence-based research. However, research is always changing or they keep building knowledge onto existing conclusions. I do chuckle at all the conspiracy theorists, pseudo-medical experts, and those with theories with no actual evidence-based research. We are all entitled to our opinions so no need to argue. No offense to anyone.

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