According to reports out of Puerto Rico top lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo, 27, is a person of interest with regards to the death of a young woman who was last seen alive at his home in San Juan.
Boxing Scene reports that Verdejo was questioned by police on Friday regarding the disappearance of Keishla Marlen Rodriguez Ortiz, 27. Verdejo reportedly refused to answer questions regarding Rodriguez or their relationship.
Authorities in Puerto Rico issued a Pink Alert for Rodriguez after she was reported missing on Wednesday. That alert is the product of a recently passed bill in Puerto Rico that allows authorities to expedite missing person cases that relate to women whose disappearances are linked to domestic violence, hate crimes or crimes of a sexual nature.