As an amateur he represented Puerto Rico at the 2012 Olympics. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Tambin fue acusado por la portacin de un arma de fuego durante la comisin de un delito violento. [48], In his first fight with a new trainer, Felix battled Manuel Rey Rojas to a unanimous ten-round decision. San Juan's Verdejo (27-2, 17KOs) has remained in prison since last May 2, when he surrendered to authorities following a three-day search for Rodriguez who was first reported missing by family. Las palabras que pronunci Jos Antonio Rodrguez, padre Keishla Marln Rodrguez Ortiz, a una semana del brutal asesinato de su hija presuntamente a manos del boxeador Flix Verdejo. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { "Our police officers' dedication, passion and experience were essential in solving this murder in 48 hours. [38], On December 22, 2017, it was announced that Verdejo would return to the ring after 13 months' inactivity at the Madison Square Garden Theater on March 17, 2018. Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Felix Verdejo 's wife Eliz Marie Santiago Sierra is an influencer in Puerto Rico. }); Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo surrendered to federal agents on Sunday night, May 2, just hours after authorities found his 27-year-old lover's body, officials said. The complaint says an unidentified witness helped Verdejo kidnap and kill Rodriguez. Flores is coming off a stoppage loss in December 2015 to then WBA junior lightweight champion Takashi Uchiyama. [16], Verdejo would next fight two months later, returning to Puerto Rico against 29 year old Mexican Jose Luis Rodriguez (188, 11 KOs), who was on a four fight win streak, on April 16 in a 10-round bout at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. A Warner Bros. "Top Rank's thoughts and prayers are with Keishla Marlen Rodriguez Ortiz's family and friends, and with all those in mourning," the statement read. Verdejo, 6. and "based on the case of . Keishla Rodriguez Ortiz's lifeless body was discovered in a lagoon in San Jose on Saturday, days after she told Verdejo-Sanchez she was carrying his child, the FBI said. pg.acq.push(function() { Sanchez (2-3) looked to be taking control in the second round . [37], In December 2017, WBO president Francisco Valcarcel stated that Verdejo would need to work his way back into the mandatory position. }); eventAction: 'load' Death penalty not pursued for Felix Verdejo, boxer charged with murder of Come out of hiding, White Feathers: Tyson Fury launches verbal heat towards Dillian Whyte, Not a bad guy: Hacksaw Jim Duggan opens up on his backstage relationship with Hulk Hogan, Anthony Joshua Confirms December Fight With Deontay Wilder. El abogado responda a peticiones del fiscal Jonathan L. Gottfried, sobre mociones que el Ministerio Pblico haba presentado previamente y que seguan pendientes. eventAction: 'view' ga('ads.send', { Verdejo told his translator after the bout that he 'wants to fight the best'. gads_event = event; Team Puerto Rico. Reportedly, when another boy (apparently a boxer) hurled rocks at him, Verdejo went home to complain to his father, to which his old man said that he wanted his son to practise boxing and spar with the boy. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. She was . "I told her, 'Be careful,' because he had already threatened her" and told her not to have the baby, mentioning his career and family, she said. Eliz Marie has not made any statement on the latest news yet. eventAction: 'click_ads' It alleges that he then bound her arms and feet with wire and tied a heavy block to her before throwing her off a bridge at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Antes de que Verdejo se entregara al FBI, la Polica de Puerto Rico haba ocupado la guagua Dodge Durango del exboxeador. ga('ads.send', { Whoopi Goldberg interrupts 'The View' live segment, raises her voice and hits co-host, Baywatch star Jeremy Jacksons ex-wife Loni Willison spotted looking for food in LA waste, 'Liza took a final breath and sighed': Liza Burke, 21, dies 6 weeks after stage 4 cancer diagnosis, 'Go for a size bigger': Honey Boo Boo slammed for flaunting 'tight' prom dress with boyfriend Dralin Carswell. He was with a companion, who was uninjured. Por otra parte, la lista de lectura formal de cargos y fianza al boxeador puertorriqueo se llevar a cabo el prximo martes 11 de mayo en el Tribunal Federal, en San Juan. eventAction: 'view' Last year, Puerto Rican professional boxer Felix Verdejo made headlines for his link in the kidnapping and murder of Keishla Marlen Rodriguez Ortiz a 27-year-old woman who was having a relationship with the pugilist for years. Flix Verdejo Snchez -- who competed in the 2012 Olympics -- was arrested on Sunday and charged with kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child, according to the Department of Justice. Entre flores, globos, llanto y un llamado exigiendo justicia, familiares, amigos y ciudadanos despidieron a la joven vctima. Ms noticias aqu. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { },false) }); Decenas de habitantes en Puerto Rico llegaron al funeral para acompaar a la familia en este difcil momento. With this win, Verdejo was guaranteed a return to HBO at the Madison Square Garden Theater on June 11 against lightweight contender Jose Felix Jr. (3311, 25 KOs). [39] A week later, Antonio Lozada Jr. was lined up to fight Verdejo. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Verdejo scored two knockdowns and outpointed Najera with two judges scoring the bout 10088 and one judge had it 9989. Las autoridades han arrestado a un segundo sospechoso por el caso, mientras que el cuerpo de la joven ser sepultado el sbado por la maana. We will update this space, once we have more information. He sustained a head injury as well as minor lacerations. 2023 Cable News Network. [44], On April 20, 2019, Verdejo fought his second fight after his first loss, on the Crawford vs Khan undercard at the Madison Square Garden, against Bryan Vasquez, ranked #7 by the WBA at lightweight. Even though the boxer never opened up much about his relationship with his wife and their daughter Miranda, his social media is filled with pictures with his daughter and some with his wife. Did you encounter any technical issues? Verdejo Snchez enfrenta cargos federales por robo a mano armada de un vehculo (carjacking) que result en la muerte de una persona, por un secuestro que result en una muerte y por el asesinato de un nio que no haba nacido, ya que Rodrguez Ortiz estaba embarazada. BREAKING: Prosecutors in Puerto Rico alleged that boxer Felix Verdejo called someone on April 27th to ask them to help him terminate the pregnancy of his girlfriend. [45] Verdejo won by a 10-round unanimous decision, with the scorecards reading 97-93, 97-93, 98-92. In round two, Verdejo hit a big right hand that dropped dos Santos, although dos Santos beat the count, referee Roberto Ramirez Jr. stopped the fight after a count was given. La guagua se va aproximadamente a las 9:31 de la maana, plante la querella federal. La vctima lleg a la reunin en su vehculo, que era un Kia Forte color gris, que despus fue encontrado en Canvanas, y se mont en el vehculo de Verdejo. De igual forma, presentarn fotos del allanamiento en la residencia de Verdejo. Verdejo returned to winning ways after stopping Cruz in round 2. Specifically, Felix Verdejo-Sanchez was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with: (1) kidnapping resulting in death, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1201; (2) carjacking resulting in death, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2119(3); and (3) intentionally killing an unborn child, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1841, also known as the Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 or Laci and Conners Law. The statutory penalties for violations of the kidnapping and carjacking statutes include life imprisonment or the death penalty, and life imprisonment for the intentional killing of an unborn child. Seala que a eso de las 8:29 de la maana de ese da una guagua consistente con la apariencia del vehculo de Verdejo se estacion en el paseo del puente. } (Pablo Martnez Rodrguez) El exboxeador Flix Verdejo no presentar una defensa de coartada o . Un juez federal emiti una orden de mordaza en el caso contra Flix Verdejo y el que sera su cmplice, Luis Antonio Cdiz, por el asesinato de Keishla Rodrguez, quien estaba embarazada. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much La animadora Angelique Burgos "La Burbu" se solidariz con la familia de la joven Keishla Rodrguez de quien hoy se cumplen dos aos . Rodrguezs mother, Keila Ortiz, told media outlets that she last spoke to her daughter on Thursday, April 29 morning when Rodriguez told her she was waiting for Verdejo to show him the pregnancy results. In round 10, Lozada knocked Verdejo down once. We owe it to Keishla, to her family and to the people of Puerto Rico. After a conversation, Verdejo punched Rodrguez Ortiz in the face, injected her with a syringe, and both he and the witness restrained her arms and feet with wire, the complaint said. Top Rank announced Mexican Marco Antonio Lpez (245, 15 KOs) as his opponent in a scheduled 8 round bout for February 28, however this was later changed to a 10-round bout and took place on April 25, due to verdejo injuring his hand. At the time of stoppage, all three judges had it 4036 in favour of Verdejo. } 2. A Superior Court judge has announced an investigation into that decision. Flix Verdejo Snchez, 27, who competed for Puerto Rico in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, was arrested Sunday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto Rico said in a statement. Sanchez Valle . Former Olympic boxer Felix Verdejo-Sanchez was arrested in San Juan this weekend for the murder and abduction of his pregnant girlfriend. According to reports out of Puerto Rico top lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo, 27, is a person of interest with regards to the death of a young woman who was last seen alive at his home in San Juan. En la mocin de la evidencia, el fiscal tambin precis que entre las pruebas electrnicas figuran cinco telfonos celulares ocupados. Junto a la hermana, abuela y otros familiares de Keishla, recibieron con calidez a la madre de otra vctima de feminicidio que lleg a demostrarles su apoyo. He had turned. Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a bridge that crosses the lagoon where Rodriguez's body was found to demand justice for her and other women killed, with some throwing flowers into the water below. He also posted a family picture titled, "The family at Miranda's first birthday party ", where the couple was seen with their beautiful daughter. The statutory penalties for violations of the kidnapping and carjacking statutes include life imprisonment or the death penalty, and life imprisonment for the intentional killing of an unborn child. CNN has reached out to Verdejos attorneys for comment. eventAction: 'render' Asimismo, la evidencia de la fiscala incluye armas de fuego y accesorios ocupados a Verdejo por las autoridades, as como la certificacin de su certificacin de recibo de armas y municiones formadas por Verdejo, as como su licencia para armas de fuego. He faces charges including kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death, and killing an unborn child. Report Waste, Fraud, Abuse or Misconduct to the Inspector General, USAO Monitor Selection for Corporate Criminal Enforcement. ga('ads.send', { Adems, incluye los resultados de la geolocalizacin de los telfonos de los dos acusados y la vctima, segn los estudios del Cellular Analysis Survey Team (CAST) del Negociado Federal de Investigaciones (FBI), que consiste en una tecnologa implementada hace unos aos para mejorar el rastreo de esos equipos. A day later, Verdejo who competed in the 2012 Olympics was arrested and charged with their kidnapping, carjacking and killing, federal court documents show. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? ga('ads.send', { Hay movimiento visible de al menos un individuo en el lado del vehculo, seala la declaracin jurada, sin detallar qu tipo de movimiento se observa. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Today, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Flix Verdejo-Snchez and Luis Antonio Cdiz-Martnez for federal crimes arising from the murder of Keishla Rodrguez Ortiz, announced United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Rafael Riviere-Vzquez, and Domingo Emanuelli, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. Court records show Verdejo will be represented by Jose F. Irizarry-Perez and Laura Maldonado-Rodriguez. El exboxeador Flix Verdejo no presentar una defensa de coartada o un alegato de incapacidad mental para el juicio federal en su contra, por el asesinato de Keishla Rodrguez Ortiz, cuyo comienzo ser ahora el 19 de junio. Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo Sanchez has been charged with the death of a pregnant woman whose body was found Saturday in the San Jose Lagoon. Our police officers' dedication, passion and experience were essential in solving this murder in 48 hours. Games Participations 1. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Verdejo (27-2, 17 KOs) is a former Olympian who represented Puerto Rico in 2012. La primera vez que Verdejo se declar no culpable del crimen fue en mayo de 2021 durante la vista de lectura de cargos. Rodriguez's family members have alleged she was pregnant with his child. At first listed in critical condition, he recuperated quickly at a local hospital. Olympic Results. }); We trust that the work of our prosecutors in this case will begin to restore the people's trust in justice, said Domingo Emanuelli, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. [15] The fight was televised on HBO. Despus de la conversacin entre Verdejo y la vctima en el vehculo de Verdejo, Verdejo golpe a la vctima en la cara y le inyectaron una jeringuilla llena de sustancias compradas en un punto de drogas en (el residencial Llorens Torres), indica la declaracin jurada. }); Productos, Servicios y Patentes de Univision. Los padres de la joven asesinada hablaron con la prensa antes de darle el ltimo adis en un cementerio de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Demi Moore has not left Bruce Willis's side and is doing everything to make his 'last moments happy', 'Stop it!' if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title, Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. }) "We recognize that this is decades old, and that it is regrettably a culture that needs to be corrected," he said. Verdejo became the first boxer to knock down Nakatani, once in the first round and again in the fourth round. [3] Qualification was assured when Verdejo defeated a Mexican rival in the quarter-finals since the top-4 finishers qualified for the 2012 Olympics in his weight class.[4]. [36] It would have marked the first time Lozada Jr. would ever fight professionally outside of Mexico, however Verdejo picked up an injury in training, forcing him to pull out of the fight. Now, it is also reported that the boxer has been married for several years and even has a daughter with his wife, while he was having the alleged affair. His professional career was temporarily sidetracked after he was hospitalized following a motorcycle crash in 2016. pg.acq.push(function() { Puerto Rico mourns Keishla Rodrguez's death. hitType: 'event', if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Gottfried adelant en la mocin que la prueba incluir documentos relacionados al embarazo de Rodrguez Ortiz. Verdejo questioned in missing woman's case. ga('ads.send', { Now, it is also reported that the boxer has been married for several years and even has a daughter with his wife, while he was having the alleged affair. While the death penalty does not exist in Puerto Rico, it can be used in cases that have federal charges such as the ones Verdejo is facing. Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with body punch in Round 7, 'This is the fight to save boxing': Inside the making of Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia, Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms, How a gym in California's Coachella Valley became an international destination for boxing. 29 de abril 2023 a las 09:52 hrs. La fiscala federal ha anticipado que presentar de 10 a 15 testigos durante el juicio, que durara aproximadamente tres semanas, a partir del 14 de junio. What is Felix Verdejo's net worth? It was a good win, but fans and media alike thought the once world-class prospect left a lot to be desired. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends," said Alexis Torres, the secretary of the Department of Public Safety of Puerto Rico, in a statement Sunday night. hitType: 'event', }); Now he's behind bars awaiting trial, accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend. Verdejo was originally supposed to fight Daniel Evangelista (1862, 14 KOs), who withdrew from the fight due to tendonitis. Segn la investigacin de la Polica y el Negociado Federal de Investigaciones (FBI, en ingls), Verdejo contact a Cdiz Martnez y le solicit ayuda para terminar con el embarazo de Rodrguez Ortiz, despus de que la joven informara al boxeador que estaba en estado de gestacin con su hijo, basado en el resultado de una prueba que se haba realizado. Phone records showed Rodriguez was contacted by her boyfriend two days before she was last seen driving her 2016 Kia Forte, to meet near her residence. },false) Verdejo and the witness then drove both his and Rodrguez Ortizs car to the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge over the San Jose Lagoon. Flanagan's team confirmed the evidence would be sent the next day. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of The charges carry a maximum penalty of death, according to federal prosecutors. According to a source quoted by Playersbio, Verdejo first became interested in boxing when he was a child. She was identified Sunday via dental records, Puerto Rico's Institute of Forensic Science said in a statement. According to Verdejo's Instagram posts, the former boxer has been married for 8 years to beauty and lifestyle influencer Eliz Marie Santiago Sierra. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ Verdejo landed 106 of 421 total punches as he cruised to a one sided 10 round unanimous decision win against Silva who connected 45 of 325 total punches. }); Eliz Marie Santiago Serra, la esposa de Flix Verdejo, as como junto madre de la mujer, fueron citadas a comparecer ante gran jurado federal por el caso del asesinato de Keishla Rodrguez. Eliz Marie, who is a fashion influencer and has a whopping fan following of more than 23K people on Instagram, often posts pictures from her high profile shoots and with her daughter Miranda. Este 8 de mayo fue sepultado el cuerpo de Keishla Rodrguez, de 27 aos, presunta vctima de feminicidio por el que se investiga al boxeador Flix Verdejo. ga('ads.send', { [29], On June 12, 2017, the WBO president Francisco Valcarcel received word that promoters Bob Arum and Frank Warren were working closely together to come to an agreement for a fight to take place between Verdejo and undefeated WBO lightweight champion Terry Flanagan. There, they threw her into the water, with Verdejo shooting at the . Who has the edge? eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Flix Verdejo y su presunto cmplice en el asesinato de Keishla Rodrguez, Luis Antonio Cdiz Martnez, se declararon no culpables de los cargos que pesan sobre ellos por este crimen, el cual ha conmocionado a Puerto Rico. He suffered a head injury and small lacerations. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? Before turning professional in 2012, Verdejo represented Puerto Rico at the 2012 Rio Olympics where he lost to Vasyl Lomachenko 14-9 in the quarterfinals. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ El pliego acusatorio de un gran jurado federal tambin acus a Luis Cdiz Martnez, quien confes haber sido cmplice de Verdejo en el asesinato de Rodrguez Ortiz. Sobre otros asuntos, como incapacidad (mental), no tenemos evidencia sobre eso en este momento, indic Gonzlez durante la audiencia. [12], Verdejo made his first defence against undefeated American Ivan Najera (160, 8 KOs) on June 13 at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City. A rescue. Another protest was organized on Monday, where people gathered near the governor's mansion to demand that officials do a better job of protecting victims of domestic violence. "Puerto Rico mourns Keishla Rodrguez's death. pg.acq.push(function() { According to ESPN, the body was. Lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo - Sanchez was arrested in Puerto Rico by authorities on Monday after the body of a 27-year-old woman was recovered from a lagoon. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? El pgil fue imputado por un gran jurado federal con tres cargos, entre ellos un secuestro que result en muerte y el asesinato intencional de un nio por nacer. There, they threw her into the water, with Verdejo shooting at the victim from the bridge, the complaint alleges. Tras llegar a un acuerdo con la fiscala federal, Cdiz Martnez se declar culpable en noviembre pasado. Felix VERDEJO SANCHEZ. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), [7] He also finished second in Yahoo! La mocin seala que tambin presentarn vdeos de cmaras de seguridad ubicadas en la calle Kennedy, calle Pradera, del negocio El Autntico Isla Verde, Condominio Laguna Gardens y una interseccin en Carolina. [20], Verdejo fought on the undercard of the title fight between WBO super featherweight champion Martinez vs. Lomachenko at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York on June 11, 2016. With the win Verdejo landed a shot at the WBO lightweight title. } Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio, Puerto Rican Boxer Flix Verdejo Arrested in Connection with Death of Lover, Keishla Rodrguez Ortiz, O. RLANDO . appreciated. ga('ads.send', { Even though Verdejo is still at the federal prison in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and will remain there until his next hearing on 18th March, the Olympian will not be facing any capital punishment, as notified by W. Stephen Muldrow, lead counsel for the U.S. Attorney via an official letter to the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico. The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. Verdejo would get his first chance to claim his first title, it was announced in January 2015. hitType: 'event', The case has outraged many in Puerto Rico, where another woman was recently found burned to death after she filed a domestic violence complaint that a judge dismissed. A dos aos de la muerte de Keishla Rodrguez Ortiz, asesinada en hechos por los que est acusado Flix Verdejo, la familia de la joven no solo mantiene vivo su recuerdo, sino que sigue a la espera del inicio del juicio contra el exboxeador. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { [20][21] Verdejo, who had been criticized for his previous two decision wins, stopped Martinez in five rounds to retain his title. [32] On July 17, Warren emailed Top Rank to make them aware that Flanagan had suffered a leg injury, thus postponing the fight. La seora da testimonio de cmo l la acosaba y segua buscando a la joven an despus de haberle pedido que se alejara de ella. hitType: 'event', I recognize the teamwork and efforts of the seven prosecutors and the chief prosecutor assigned to this case alongside the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, said Domingo Emanuelli, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? It was revealed on January 31 that Verdejo would not be facing the death penalty.[56][57][58]. ga('ads.send', { 29 likes, 1 comments - PuertoRicoLaIsla TV (@puertoricolaisla.tv) on Instagram: "NO TENDR JUICIO ESTATAL POR EL ASESINATO DE KEISHLA RODRGUEZ. In May 2021, Verdejo turned himself in to police to face federal charges in the murder of his pregnant mistress of many years. According to local reports, police say Verdejo is a person of interest in the case but currently not a suspect. [33] The WBO requested that medical evidencehad to be sent to them. Flix Verdejo no . }); The Institute of Forensic Science of Puerto Rico said in a statement that she was identified via dental records on May 2. Who was Keishla Rodrguez? The authorities say the boxer punched Rodrguez and that she was injected with a. Felix Verdejo will face up to 99 years in prison if found guilty On 30th April last year, Flix Verdejo (27-2, 17KOs) was identified by the federal authorities as the prime suspect behind the disappearance of Rodriguez Ortiz. }); [17][18] Verdejo won a one sided 10 round unanimous decision win over Rodriguez. Verdejo connected with 40% of his punches thrown compared to 30% from Najera. Puerto Rican boxer Flix Verdejo Snchez, also known as "El Diamante" or "The Diamond," appeared in court Monday morning, where he was ordered by the judge to be held without bail. Verdejo is accused of punching Rodriguez in the face and injecting her with an unspecified drug purchased at a public housing complex, according to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI. Verdejo was the winner at lightweight at the 2012 American Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament. Felix Verdejo 27: 2: 0: 17 KOs 2 KOs; wiki.
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