Francisco Rodriguez Obit

Francisco Rodriguez of Venezuela (right) throws a left to the head of Harland Marbley of the United States during their light heavyweight Olympic bout in Mexico City in 1968.

 Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Francisco “Morochito” Rodríguez, the boxer who won Venezuela’s first Olympic gold medal, died Tuesday at age 78.

Venezuela’s Olympic Committee confirmed Rodriguez’ death on Wednesday on its social media channels but did not provide details. Local media reported he had been hospitalized in Caracas due to anemia.

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