Luis Rodríguez

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Luis Rodríguez was a Cuban professional boxer and former world welterweight champion known for his technical skill and bouts against many top fighters of the 1960s.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human
professional boxer
world welterweight boxing champion
countryOfCitizenship Cuba
era 1960s
foughtIn Cuba
United States
hasWonTitle world welterweight championship
knownFor fighting many top contenders of the 1960s
technical boxing skill
notableFor being one of the top welterweights of his era
close and competitive fights with Emile Griffith
notableOpponent Benny Paret
Curtis Cokes
Emile Griffith
George Benton
Holly Mims
Nino Benvenuti
notableWork world welterweight title reign
occupation professional boxer
positionPlayed orthodox stance
sexOrGender male
sport boxing
style counterpuncher
slick boxer
weightClass middleweight
welterweight

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Emile Griffith opponent Luis Rodríguez
Emile Griffith defeated Luis Rodríguez
Angelo Dundee trained Luis Rodríguez
Benny Paret lostTitleTo Luis Rodríguez
Benny Paret notableOpponent Luis Rodríguez