Former Pro Boxer Charged in State Police Recruit's Death

One of four troopers accused in Enrique Delgado-Garcia's manslaughter case had a prior boxing career.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Records indicate that one of the four Massachusetts state troopers facing manslaughter charges in the boxing-related death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, a state police recruit, was previously a high-profile professional boxer in Worcester before joining the force.

Why it matters

The involvement of a former professional boxer in the death of a police recruit during training has raised questions about the use of force and safety protocols within the state police department.

The details

Edwin Rodriguez, a former world title challenger, is one of the four troopers charged in the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died after a boxing training session with the troopers. Rodriguez had a successful boxing career before transitioning to law enforcement.

  • The incident that led to Delgado-Garcia's death occurred during a state police training session in February 2026.

The players

Edwin Rodriguez

A former professional boxer who is now one of the four Massachusetts state troopers charged with manslaughter in the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia.

Enrique Delgado-Garcia

A state police recruit who died after a boxing training session with the troopers, including Edwin Rodriguez.

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What’s next

The four troopers charged in Delgado-Garcia's death are scheduled to appear in court next month for a preliminary hearing.

The takeaway

This case has raised concerns about the use of force and safety protocols within the Massachusetts State Police Department, particularly when it comes to the training of new recruits.