{"id":309839,"date":"2026-05-26T22:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/309839\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T22:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:59:41","slug":"el-paso-boxer-moises-rodriguez-wins-gold-for-team-usa-in-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/309839\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso boxer Moises Rodriguez wins gold for Team USA in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"

El Paso’s Moises Rodriguez <\/a>continues to shine on the international level for Team USA boxing.<\/p>\n

On Monday night, May 25, in Cundinamarca, Colombia, Rodriguez won a gold medal in the men\u2019s 55-kilogram weight division with a 4-1 decision vs. Michael Zabaleta.<\/p>\n

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Rodriguez completed a perfect Copa America tournament with the win over Zabaleta.<\/p>\n

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The El Dorado High School graduate finished an eye-popping 7-0 in Colombia, including Monday\u2019s win after overcoming a 5-0 deficit in the opening round. Rodriguez earned four unanimous decision wins, two 4-1 split decision wins, and one walkover win. His win marks his second international gold medal in 2026.<\/p>\n

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El Paso amateur boxer Moises Rodriguez won his second gold medal in international competition for Team USA on Monday, May 25, 2026.<\/p>\n

USA Boxing\u2019s Elite High Performance Squad earned four gold medals, five silver medals, and four bronze medals at the 2026 Copa America. The United States concluded the competition with all 13 boxers earning medals. The Copa America Tournament started May 17.<\/p>\n

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Rodriguez, who was a 2025 National Golden Gloves champion, also won a gold medal<\/a> at the 2026 Gee Bee Boxing Tournament in Helsinki, Finland in April.<\/p>\n

“The tournament has been great. The people of Colombia have been very hospitable. I\u2019m doing really well. The team did really amazing,” said Rodriguez in an emailed statement. “I\u2019m excited to be going back home to El Paso with a gold medal. I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to represent USA. I\u2019m grateful to all my family and friends. All my supporters and followers . I wouldn\u2019t be were I\u2019m at if it wasn\u2019t for them.”<\/p>\n

Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X<\/p>\n

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