Edwin Rosario

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Template:Short description Template:Family name hatnote Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Edwin "Chapo" Rosario Rivera (Script error: No such module "IPA".; March 15, 1963 – December 1, 1997) was a Puerto Rican professional boxer who competed from 1979 to 1997. He was a world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC lightweight title from 1983 to 1984, the WBA lightweight title twice between 1986 and 1990, and the WBA super lightweight title from 1991 to 1992.

Rosario was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.

Early life and career

Edwin Rosario was born in Candelaria barrio, Toa Baja, an extremely poor barrio on the north coast of Puerto Rico. Rosario's older brother Papo became a professional boxer, beginning what looked like a promising career. Edwin and Papo were the sons of Antonio Rosario and Elizabeth Rivera. They also had three sisters.[1]

His boxing manager and coach (trainer), Manny Siaca Sr., had noticed the younger Edwin Rosario's talent when the boy was 8 years old. Inspired by his brother Papo, Chapo Rosario, as he became known in the world of boxing, had a stellar amateur boxing career.

Professional boxing career

Chapo's brother Papo died unexpectedly, purportedly due to drugs, two years after his entry into professional boxing. Rosario persevered, wanting to honor his brother's memory by winning a world championship. He scored big knockout wins over Young Ezzard Charles and Edwin Viruet. He beat Charles in three rounds on the Benitez-Duran undercard in January 1982 in Las Vegas. He also defeated Viruet in three rounds; that opponent had boxed 25 rounds against Roberto Durán-including a world lightweight championship bout-without being knocked out.

Rosario eventually gained a record of 21–0 with 20 knockouts. This led to talks of a title fight against World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion Alexis Argüello, to be held in Miami. But Argüello relinquished the title in order to move up in weight to challenge junior welterweight champion Aaron Pryor.

Boxing champion

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He didn't return to the ring until 1984. In his first defense of the title, he faced Roberto Elizondo, who had lasted 7 rounds with Argüello in a previous world title challenge and was expected to give him a tough fight. Rosario knocked out Elizondo in one round. Howard Davis Jr proved more of a challenge – Davis Jr was ahead on all scorecards with ten seconds remaining in the bout, but was dropped by Rosario for the second time in their fight at that point, and lost a split decision.

A rematch with Ramírez was scheduled, again in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 3, 1984. Rosario dropped Ramírez once in round one and again in the second, but the challenger got off the canvas to take Rosario's title away with a fourth-round TKO. This was Rosario's first defeat. Some fans felt he never fully recovered, although he won three more championships.

Rosario won a comeback fight against Frankie Randall, the future world champion, in London. He had to wait another year before an opportunity to regain the title. On June 13, 1986, he met the world champion Hector 'Macho' Camacho at Madison Square Garden in New York. The fight was televised by HBO, and although Rosario shook Camacho badly in the fifth round and rallied down the stretch, Camacho swept the middle rounds. The judges, in a split decision, awarded Camacho the fight.

Because of the closeness of that bout, the WBA gave Rosario a chance to challenge Livingstone Bramble, one of two other world lightweight champions (the other one being the International Boxing Federation's Jimmy Paul). Rosario went to Miami and defeated Bramble by knockout in the second round to become world lightweight champion for the second time. His pose, raising his arms after the fight, became The Ring magazine's cover for the next month — the only time Rosario was featured on its English-version cover.

Rosario defended the WBA lightweight title against fellow Puerto Rican Juan Nazario with a knockout in eight in Chicago.

In Rosario's next defense, he faced WBC super featherweight title holder Julio César Chávez, on November 21, 1987, in Las Vegas. Chavez moved up in weight to challenge for Rosario's title, and he battered the lightweight champion. By the tenth round, Rosario's left eye was completely shut. His right eye was swollen, and he was bleeding from the nose and mouth. Referee Richard Steele stopped the fight at 2:38 of the eleventh round at the request of Rosario's corner. At the time of the stoppage, Rosario trailed on the judges' scorecards by the following scores: Jerry Roth: 98-92. Bob Watson: 99-91. Albert Tramari 100-92 (2 rounds even).

Rosario was inactive for seven months then went 7–0 with 6 KO's in his next fights. After Chavez vacated the title in 1989, Rosario came back and won it again, beating Anthony Jones, a tough Kronk prospect for the championship.

Rosario joined a small group of men who had become world champions three times in the same division. This time, however, he didn't hold the title for long. When he gave Nazario a 1990 rematch at Madison Square Garden, he was defeated on cuts in the 8th round.

Rosario moved up a weight class to the junior welterweight division, and defeated defending world champion Loreto Garza in three rounds in Sacramento's Arco Arena to become a world champion for the 4th time.

However, personal problems started to take their toll. In his first defense, against Japanese Akinobu Hiranaka in Mexico City on April 10, 1992, he lost by a 1st-round TKO. He later lost a rematch to Frankie Randall, by technical knockout in seven rounds.

Later career and death

Rosario disappeared from the boxing scene. Years later he received media attention after being arrested for stealing beer from a supermarket. He vowed to stay clean and went into a program to achieve this.

In 1997, he won two comeback fights, then won the Caribbean welterweight title by beating Roger Benito Flores of Nicaragua in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, in a twelve-round decision. Once an HBO staple, Rosario was then fighting on small cards without any TV showings. He was ranked #10 among Oscar De La Hoya's challengers at the welterweight division after his win over Flores, making him an official world title challenger once again.

He defeated Sanford Ricks at Madison Square Garden. In his final fight on September 25, 1997, Rosario knocked out Harold Bennett in two rounds at Bayamon. He died before fighting again.

On December 1, 1997, Rosario visited the home of his ex-wife and four daughters, but he cut his visit short an hour later, saying he felt ill.[2] After returning home where he lived with his parents, Rosario was later found dead in his bed by his father. He was found to have died of an aneurysm on December 1, 1997, with fluid accumulated in the lungs. Doctors said that his history of narcotics and alcohol abuse was a factor.

Many celebrities and dignitaries attended his funeral, and a group of Puerto Rican world boxing champions were among the pallbearers. More than 5,000 people came to the funeral or watched from their homes as the coffin was driven from the funeral home to the cemetery.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
53 Win 47–6 Harold Bennett KO 2 (10) Sep 25, 1997 Template:Age in years and days Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 46–6 Sanford Ricks KO 8 (8), 0:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 23, 1997 Template:Age in years and days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 45–6 Roger Flores PTS 12 Jul 17, 1997 Template:Age in years and days Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA Fedecentro welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 44–6 Calvin Moody DQ 3 (8), 1:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 7, 1997 Template:Age in years and days Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Moody was DQ'd for holdingScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 43–6 Maurice Roberson TKO 4 (10), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 22, 1997 Template:Age in years and days Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 42–6 Frankie Randall TKO 7 (10), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 30, 1993 Template:Age in years and days The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 42–5 George Kellman TKO 5 (10) Aug 11, 1993 Template:Age in years and days San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 41–5 Akinobu Hiranaka TKO 1 (12), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 10, 1992 Template:Age in years and days El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA super lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 41–4 Loreto Garza TKO 3 (12), 1:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 14, 1991 Template:Age in years and days Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA super lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 40–4 Dwayne Swift MD 10 Aug 23, 1990 Template:Age in years and days Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 39–4 Juan Nazario RTD 8 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 4, 1990 Template:Age in years and days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 39–3 Anthony Jones TKO 6 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 9, 1989 Template:Age in years and days Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 38–3 Larry Benson RTD 5 (10) Mar 16, 1989 Template:Age in years and days Felt Forum, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 37–3 Jesus Gallardo TKO 8 (10), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 9, 1989 Template:Age in years and days Felt Forum, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 36–3 Juan Minaya KO 4 (10), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 27, 1988 Template:Age in years and days Felt Forum, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–3 Felipe Angulo TKO 2 (10) Sep 3, 1988 Template:Age in years and days Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Rafael Gandarilla TKO 3 (10), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 11, 1988 Template:Age in years and days Felt Forum, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Javier Cerna KO 1 (10), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 31, 1988 Template:Age in years and days Felt Forum, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Ramiro Lozano TKO 3 (10) Jun 2, 1988 Template:Age in years and days Felt Forum, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 31–3 Julio César Chávez TKO 11 (12), 2:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 21, 1987 Template:Age in years and days Las Vegas Hilton, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 31–2 Juan Nazario KO 8 (15), 2:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 11, 1987 Template:Age in years and days UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 30–2 Roger Brown KO 2 (10), 0:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 7, 1987 Template:Age in years and days Las Vegas Hilton, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 29–2 Livingstone Bramble KO 2 (15), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 26, 1986 Template:Age in years and days Abel Holtz Stadium, Miami Beach, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 28–2 Hector Camacho SD 12 Jun 13, 1986 Template:Age in years and days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Roque Montoya KO 7 (10), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 27, 1985 Template:Age in years and days Latham Coliseum, Latham, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Frankie Randall PTS 10 Jun 16, 1985 Template:Age in years and days York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Alberto Ramos KO 2 (10), 1:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 15, 1985 Template:Age in years and days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Eduardo Valdez TKO 3 (10), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 13, 1985 Template:Age in years and days Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 24–1 José Luis Ramírez TKO 4 (12), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 3, 1984 Template:Age in years and days Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Howard Davis Jr. SD 12 Jun 23, 1984 Template:Age in years and days Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Roberto Elizondo TKO 1 (12), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 17, 1984 Template:Age in years and days Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 José Luis Ramírez UD 12 May 1, 1983 Template:Age in years and days Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Edwin Viruet TKO 3 (10), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 30, 1982 Template:Age in years and days The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Dennis Quimayousie TKO 1 (10), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 21, 1982 Template:Age in years and days Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Ezzard Charles Adams KO 3 (10), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 30, 1982 Template:Age in years and days Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Ernesto Herrera KO 3 (10), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 10, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Roberto Garcia KO 2 (10), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 14, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 James Martinez UD 10 Sep 16, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Rodrigo Aguirre KO 8 (10), 2:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 18, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Refugio Rojas KO 2 (10), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 25, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Jose Resendez TKO 6 (8), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 23, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Tony Tris TKO 4 (10) Apr 10, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Felt Forum, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Javier Flores TKO 9 (10), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 22, 1980 Template:Age in years and days Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Jose Luis Lara TKO 2 (10) Jul 7, 1980 Template:Age in years and days Metropolitan Sports Center, Bloomington, Minnesota, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Pascual Polanco TKO 4 (10) Mar 10, 1980 Template:Age in years and days San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Leopoldo Frias KO 2 (8) Feb 18, 1980 Template:Age in years and days Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Pancho Muletta KO 2 (8) Sep 22, 1979 Template:Age in years and days San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 James Sowell KO 2 (8) Aug 1, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Shrine Exposition Center, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Jose Villegas RTD 5 (8) Jul 20, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Coliseum, San Diego, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Julio Miranda KO 4 (8) May 12, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Enrique Maldonado KO 3 (8) Mar 27, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Juan Caro KO 1 (8) Mar 4, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Jorge Ortega KO 2 (8) Mar 3, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Legacy and honors

  • He won three world championships in the same division.
  • On January 12, 2006, Rosario was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the sixth Puerto Rican inducted into the hall.
  • According to Ring Magazine, Edwin Rosario ranks #36 on the list of "100 Greatest Punchers of All Time."[3]

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ "Edwin Rosario Is Dead at 34, Troubled Boxing Champion", New York Times, December 3, 1997
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External links

Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Jose Rivera 		WBA Fedecentro welterweight champion
July 17, 1997 – December 1, 1997
Died Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Humberto Aranda

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Vacant
Title last held by
Alexis Argüello 		WBC lightweight champion
May 1, 1983 – November 3, 1984 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA lightweight champion
September 26, 1986 – November 21, 1987 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Julio César Chávez 		WBA lightweight champion
July 9, 1989 – April 4, 1990 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA super lightweight champion
June 14, 1991 – April 10, 1992 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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