David “Nino” Rodriguez

David “Nino” Rodriguez is a former undefeated heavyweight boxing contender from El Paso, Texas, who compiled a professional record of 37–2 with 35 knockouts, including 24 first-round knockouts, surpassing Mike Tyson’s career total of 22. He held the Texas, New Mexico, and NABO Heavyweight Championships, building a 36–0 streak before his first loss. Having overcome relentless childhood bullying that first drew him to boxing, he founded the KO Bullying project and authored the best-selling “When the Lights Go Out: From Survivor to Champion.”

In his post-boxing career he has become a prominent influencer and podcaster, hosting “Nino’s Corner,” which consistently ranks among the top-rated shows on Apple Podcasts with a 4.9-star rating. A devoted Christian father and husband and a recent father himself, he has intensified his dedication to stopping autism, joining Vaccine Veritas to leverage his platform to expose alleged vaccine-related harms and support affected families.