Newt talks with six-time heavyweight boxing champion David Nino Rodriguez.
Newt talks with David Nino Rodriguez, a former heavyweight boxing champion whose career was abruptly halted by a near-fatal attack. Rodriguez shares his journey from being an undefeated boxer to surviving an attempted murder that left him with hundreds of stitches and a broken spirit. He discusses his struggle with destructive behavior, addiction, and suicidal thoughts, and his eventual redemption as an advocate for bullied children. Rodriguez also talks about his transition from boxing to podcasting, where he candidly discusses his experiences and reaches millions of viewers annually. Despite the challenges he faced, Rodriguez’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of second chances.
Follow and listen to more of Newt’s World:
Guest:
David Nino Rodriguez
When The Lights Go Out
- Newt’s World Episode 873: Salena Zito on Butler
Newt talks with veteran political reporter Salena Zito about her new book, Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland. - Newt’s World Episode 872: Ibogaine – Inside a Treatment Facility
Newt talks with Jonathan Dickinson, CEO and José Inzunza, Chief Medical Officer, Co-Founders of Ambio Life Sciences, a global leader in integrative ibogaine treatment. - Newt’s World Episode 871: Daniel Silva on An Inside Job
Newt talks with Daniel Silva, #1 New York Times bestselling author, about his new book, An Inside Job.