Defendants are presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The fight took place at the Mario Quijote Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo. } BoxRec: Felix Verdejo Sobre otros asuntos, como incapacidad (mental), no tenemos evidencia sobre eso en este momento, indic Gonzlez durante la audiencia. Verdejo was involved in a motorcycle accident on his way from Fajardo to Carolina, Puerto Rico, on August 7, 2016. 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. "Puerto Rico mourns Keishla Rodrguez's death. Our commitment to her family, from day one, was to do justice to Keishla and we have already begun to do so, said Antonio Lpez, Puerto Rico Police Bureau Commissioner. Pro boxer Flix Verdejo turns himself in after pregnant girlfriend Lightweight contender Felix Verdejo sent a message to the 135-pound division with an impressive first-round TKO over Will Madera. 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. A Panamerican Youth Champion, Verdejo won the WBO Latino lightweight belt in 2015 and marked six consecutive title defenses. Verdejo would get his first chance to claim his first title, it was announced in January 2015. He is facing charges of killing Keishla Rodrguez Ortiz . La familia de Keishla Rodrguez seala a Eliz Marie Santiago, esposa del boxeador que presuntamente asesin a la joven embarazada, de supuestamente estar obsesionada con ella. Now he's behind bars awaiting trial, accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend. Grand jury indicts pro boxer Flix Verdejo in killing of pregnant lover Antes de que Verdejo se entregara al FBI, la Polica de Puerto Rico haba ocupado la guagua Dodge Durango del exboxeador. [9][10] The fight was contested for the vacant WBO Latino lightweight title, which was only at stake for Verdejo as Lopez weight 4 pounds over the lightweight limit. According to Verdejo's Instagram posts, the former boxer has been married for 8 years to beauty and lifestyle influencer Eliz Marie Santiago Sierra. Despite securing a clear win, critics were not impressed by the win, mostly because Verdejo felt like a blue-chip prospect and a star-in-making after the 2012 Olympics, but still hasn't delivered on the same level in the professional game. As an amateur, he has represented Puerto Rico at the 2012 Olympics. (Pablo Martnez Rodrguez) El exboxeador Flix Verdejo no presentar una defensa de coartada o . Did you encounter any technical issues? After closing his 2013 campaign, Verdejo was voted "Prospect of the Year" by BoxingScene and Top Rank. He faces charges including kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death, and killing an unborn child. pg.acq.push(function() { Verdejo, 27, could face life imprisonment or the death penalty for the carjacking and kidnapping charges, and life imprisonment for the intentional killing of an unborn child charge. There, they threw her into the water, with Verdejo shooting at the victim from the bridge, the complaint alleges. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of In January 2018, Lozada signed the deal to make the fight official. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? The message is clear and forceful. Ms noticias aqu. First Olympic Games London 2012. Asimismo, indic que Verdejo y el testigo condujeron los dos vehculos hacia el puente Teodoro Moscoso. Boxer Flix Verdejo Snchez has been charged in the death of a a pregnant woman in Puerto Rico. Despite the ring rust, having not fought in over a year, going into the final round Verdejo was ahead 87-84 and 86-85 on two scorecards with Lozada ahead 86-85 on the remaining scorecard. According to ESPN, the body was. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { [49], On December 12, 2020, Verdejo fought for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title against Masayoshi Nakatani. El cruento caso ha enlutado a Puerto Rico y arreciado el grito para frenar una ola de feminicidios. 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. Boxer Felix Verdejo 'person of interest' after missing woman's remains The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan Gottfried, Chief of the Violent Crimes and National Security Section at the U.S. Attorneys Office and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeanette Collazo. The FBI is proud to have worked alongside our colleagues of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Puerto Rico on this case, said Rafael Riviere-Vzquez, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI San Juan Field Office. "We are deeply disturbed by the news reports, and we will continue to monitor developments in the case as it progresses.". [47] The following month, he announced that he will be working with renowned boxing trainer Ismael Salas, known for training Cuban greats like Guillermo Rigondeaux, Luis Ortiz and Erislandy Lara, in a bid to regain control and restart his career. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? ga('ads.send', { Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan Gottfried, who is the chief of the Violent Crimes and National Security Section of the U.S. attorney's office, will be the prosecutor in the case. According to local reports, police say Verdejo is a person of interest in the case but currently not a suspect. 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. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ We'll keep on working together and we will seek justice for Keishla, said Alexis Torres, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. Then on 2nd May, just hours after the dead body of the 27-year-old woman was found by the police in a lagoon in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, and was identified by dental records, Verdejo turned himself over to the law enforcement. Ral y Lili notaron el parecido entre las que fueron mujeres de Verdejo, principalmente en el tono del cabello y algunos rasgos en el rostro. }) According to a source quoted by Playersbio, Verdejo first became interested in boxing when he was a child. The FBI arrested Verdejo, whose full name is Felix Verdejo-Sanchez, on Sunday and charged him with kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child -- known as the "Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004.". },false) Felix was the only boxer in his family and he started boxing when he was nine years old, according to Latest Celeb Articles. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Olympic Boxer Accused of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend Verdejo told his translator after the bout that he 'wants to fight the best'. I commend our partners in the FBI, the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice for their dedicated and tireless efforts that led to the charges and arrest of the defendant, said United States Attorney Muldrow. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Entre flores, globos, llanto y un llamado exigiendo justicia, familiares, amigos y ciudadanos despidieron a la joven vctima. Mociones recientes del caso han indicado que el Ministerio Pblico ha entregado a la defensa sobre 700 piezas de evidencia en el descubrimiento de prueba. At first listed in critical condition, he recuperated quickly at a local hospital. 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. 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. [20][21] Verdejo, who had been criticized for his previous two decision wins, stopped Martinez in five rounds to retain his title. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ eventAction: 'click_adunit' window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { 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. }); "Si supieras qu duro ha sido para nosotros. At the time of stoppage, all three judges had it 4036 in favour of Verdejo. 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 . [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. Verdejo then allegedly fired a gun at Rodriguez's body as he stood on the bridge, according to the lawsuit. ga('ads.send', { media-tech companies with hubs around the world. El funeral de Keishla Rodrguez inici este jueves a las 2:00 PM y decenas de personas han acudido a dar consuelo a los familiares de la joven asesinada hace una semana. Te presentamos las historia en imgenes. Eliz Marie has not made any statement on the latest news yet. En la mocin de la evidencia, el fiscal tambin precis que entre las pruebas electrnicas figuran cinco telfonos celulares ocupados. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Felix VERDEJO SANCHEZ. [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].
