Jake Rodríguez

Evaristo "Jake" Rodríguez (born October 2, 1965) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 1997.^[1] In 1994 he defeated Charles Murray to become the IBF junior welterweight champion.^[2] Two successful defenses of the title were made, until a loss to Kostya Tszyu in 1995. Later that year Rodríguez challenged WBC welterweight champion Pernell Whitaker, but lost via knockout.

Regional titles
Preceded by Charles Murray	IBF junior welterweight champion February 13, 1994 – January 28, 1995	Succeeded by Kostya Tszyu

Jake Rodríguez
Born	(1965-10-02) October 2, 1965 (age 59) Arroyo, Puerto Rico
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light welterweight Welterweight Light middleweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	38
Wins	28
Wins by KO	8
Losses	8
Draws	2

Main article: Pernell Whitaker vs. Jake Rodríguez

See also

• List of Puerto Rican boxing world champions