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Boxing Community Mourns Death of Star

Updated: Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009, 12:37 PM CST
Published : Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009, 12:37 PM CST

FOX Chicago News

Chicago - Chicago's boxing community is mourning the death of a rising star -- Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez.

He died sunday night, from injuries he suffered during a title fight in Philadelphia.

Rodriguez earned a national Golden Gloves Championship at age 17, and a spot in the 2004 U.S. Olympic trials.

He leaves behind a wife and 5-month old daughter.

His family is donating his organs and eight people are expected to benefit.

Rodriguez was 25 years old.

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