{"id":79571,"date":"2025-08-18T20:53:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/79571\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T20:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:53:07","slug":"family-share-photos-of-boxing-coach-shot-in-liberty-city-gym-as-he-recovers-at-hospital-wsvn-7news-miami-news-weather-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/79571\/","title":{"rendered":"Family share photos of boxing coach shot in Liberty City gym as he recovers at hospital – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

MIAMI (WSVN) – The family of a boxing coach who was shot several times outside a gym in Miami\u2019s Liberty City neighborhood<\/a> is sharing photos of his recovery at the hospital. <\/p>\n

Photos, posted online, shows Mario Rodriguez laying in his hospital bed and being comforted by his family. <\/p>\n

Miami-Dade Sheriff\u2019s Office detectives say Rodriguez was shot six times in the torso, legs and hand last Thursday when an argument escalated into gunfire,<\/p>\n

According to deputies, children were boxing inside the gym in the 4900 block of West Seventh Avenue when things escalated with allegations of an unfair fight. <\/p>\n

A fight began outside of the boxing ring and spilled over to the outside of the gym when, police said, 41-year-old Eddie Denmark pulled out a gun and started shooting. <\/p>\n

Deputies arrived to find Denmark out front and Rodriguez suffering from several gunshot wounds. <\/p>\n

Rodriguez was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital Trauma Center while detectives arrested Denmark. <\/a><\/p>\n

The coach\u2019s longtime friend, Mickey Demos, told 7News that he has no doubt the coach was shot while trying to protect the children. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a soft-spoken, kind-hearted, level-headed, God-fearing human being,\u201d said Demos. <\/p>\n

He added Rodriguez loves coaching children and that it is his passion, one that is now on hold as he navigates the road to recovery. <\/p>\n

\u201cI had a sinking feeling because I know Mario, and I know if there\u2019s any altercation, he\u2019s gonna try to pacify it,\u201d said Demos. <\/p>\n

Rodriguez\u2019s daughter shared a message online saying her father \u201calways believed in the power of sports and fitness to bring people together.\u201d<\/p>\n

She went on to say that the shooting was a random act of violence and her father didn\u2019t deserve this. <\/p>\n

In her latest update, she said her father was making progress and standing with assistance despite still being in pain. <\/p>\n

Denmark has since been charged with attempted murder. <\/p>\n

Rodriguez\u2019s family has created a GoFundMe to cover hospital costs. To donate, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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