Both men had stellar careers but this fight took Chavez to the next level. What surprised many was not only Julio’s ability to shrug off Rosario’s supposedly lethal power punches while out-muscling the supposedly bigger man, but also his technical prowess. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Though Taylor fought in the center of the ring and away from the ropes for most of the bout, the fact of the matter is that he fought in the pocket with Chavez for nearly the whole bout. Watching Chavez at his best is a great way for the lads to develop their boxing brains. On the ‘rough housing’, it’s not really the purist in me that has a problem. Against a fighter with an iron chin this can only be a defense of last resort. Simple but very effective as it makes it more difficult for Rosario to counter the jab with any success. I’ve studied many great fighters in person. Cha-vez! It was a performance that was as terrifying as it was beautiful. “For one night, at least, he (Chavez) grasped perfection, clutched it to his chest, and then held it high above his head for all historians to see", - KO Magazine. For me, THAT was JCC. But then the challenger ruthlessly reversed the momentum, turning Rosario and forcing him to the ropes and landing one deep dish body punch after another. And as for strength, well in fact it was the Mexican who, unlike Rosario, stayed away from the parties and the nightlife between fights and was the stronger and more rugged of the two. He brought so much intensity but he also used an array of boxing skills worthy of any era. If only eh mate…, See you soon Paul. Round three was a better one for Rosario as he matched Chavez’s pace and found more punching room, landing some wicked shots to give the challenger pause, and he rode the momentum into round four, even pinning Chavez to the ropes briefly and unloading some heavy blows. It was a terrific action round, but by its end Chavez had re-established control. This looks more like a pack of wolves tiring out a moose, hamstringing it, and bringing it down from sheer exhaustion and bloodloss than an actual fight. You know, I watched the fight as it happened. Putting that to one side for a moment, or longer for that matter, the fact that Taylor was or was not ahead is a moot point. As a matter of fact, it doesn’t seem like most of the great Mexican fighters do. The roller-coaster ride that was the career of Edwin Rosario continued as he twice successfully defended his new title before Julio Cesar Chavez handed him a one-sided battering that was prolonged, vicious and painful. His hands were quicker and more accurate and his jab worked to set up his vicious body attack. This man isn’t a fighter, he’s not looking to win by points, or knock out his opponent cleanly. Edwin Rosario was a seriously big hitter. The slaughter is halted in this round and Julio Cesar Chavez has secured his position in the mind of the boxing public and more importantly to him his position as a God to the Mexican fight fans. Edwin Rosario was riding high. Perhaps it’s too soon to tell and I really hope it’s not the case, but he doesn’t seem to be suffering from any long term brain damage despite being in so many wars. Firstly, thank you for your compliment. In the corner with Joe he did not like what he was seeing. i seem to remember you doing a very fair chavez impression on my ribs a few times fran back when we used to punch each other for fun Chavez starts the round as if it was the opener, right on top of Rosario hammering home every shot in the book. Many think,even Chavez fans, that Chavez was behind on points before the dramatic finish and KO,due to Steele’s stoppage based on Taylor’s FUBAR condition and not being able to stay focused on Steele’s eyes during questioning,allowing himself to be distracted. Lo mejor de México vs. Puerto Rico: Julio César Chávez vs. Edwin Rosario Por Roberto Colón / NBC Deportes / Oct 27, 2015 12:30 PM EDT Parte de una serie rumbo al combate Miguel Cotto vs… Edwin Rosario current fights and historical boxing matches from the archives. In terms of answering fully your comment, I think that I need to watch the fight again to clear away the haze of the many years since I watched first hand. In fact quite the contrary, I greatly admire this trait in the best pro fighters. Julio César Chávez confiesa como dejó las adicciones / Julio Cesar Chavez's addictions. That left boxing skill and hand speed as Rosario’s only weapons to offset his aggressive adversary but as early as round one it was clear that would not be enough. Not an approach that would get an amateur boxer anything but disqualified. To the contrary of most, I feel that CHAVEZ gave Taylor the boxing lesson, and not the other way around. He doesn’t just rush in, he’s using the lay back and the usual single backward movement to out-manoeuvre Rosario. Montreal is The Fight City. A Chavez right hand in round two that broke Taylor’s eye socket, causing him to suffer from triple vision (verified in Taylor’s book “2 seconds from glory”) from the third round on, forced Taylor to abandon this strategy. Watch HBO Boxing - Season 15, Episode 7 - Edwin Rosario vs. Julio Cesar Chavez: 12 round battle in the Lightweight Division 3:08. julio cesar chavez sr on his son julio chavez jr - EsNews. Boxiana April 10, 1964: Pastrano vs Peralta. When he uses the jab though he likes to change the position of his head as he lands his shot, making him difficult to be countered. In his next defense, he was beaten by Julio César Chávez in Las Vegas. Even when he did take shots they had no effect at all. Vs Edwin Rosario Vs Macho Camacho JCChavez Boxing Highlights If I coach amateurs to box using these tactics then they’ll spend lots of time getting disqualified. Chavez leveled some choice insults Rosario’s way when he accused Puerto Rican fighters of always being too cocky. He took a dangerous and proud champion and he battered and humbled him, winning almost every round. – Secondly, the fighting style itself. Julio Cesar Chavez(56-0, 46 KO) vs. Edwin Rosario(31-2, 24 KO) Ticket prices were $400, $200, $100 and $25. Notice that his stance is quite wide, enough distance between front and back foot to provide a solid base to both launch attacks and absorb any incoming assault without backing off. He pot shots, showing a range of skills readying himself for his onslaught. Prior to the bout, there were concerns about how Chavez would handle the move up in weight against … By half way through this round Rosario is already showing some signs and wear and tear around his face, and things only get worse from here on in despite all of his unquestionable bravery, or maybe more accurately because of his unquestionable bravery. Ring generalship advantage Chavez. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. There was quite simply nothing left and as I said his bravery got him into terrible trouble. It was the only way to defeat him. When people watch this fight they are without question, I believe, influenced by the ridiculously biased pro-Taylor HBO commentary. His points win over two-time world champ Rocky Lockridge? The final shots from Chavez were killers though. Un combate trepidante en el que Julio César Chávez le demostró al mundo de lo que era capaz. He tortured Camacho with body punches! )Clean Punching 2. His battering of former champion Greg Haugen in front of the biggest crowd ever assembled at a boxing match? For the next few years there was no question as to who was the best pressure fighter and body puncher in the game. Edwin Rosario vs Juan Nazario. As suicidal as it sounds to fight Chavez in the trenches, it beat the alternative due to the circumstance. Right from the outset of the 7th Julio Cesar simply picks up where he left off. Where are Chavez’ highlights of the rounds? A war of attrition like this is as much about the mind as the punching rate, and Rosario and his corner can’t have felt good about the very obvious display of “I could do this all night long” from Julio Cesar Chavez. Looked like he’d been in a car crash at the end but most people at the time thought him way ahead. On the contrary, just one look at Taylor and you know who’s agression was the more effective. We have corner men and referees to protect fighters from their own bravery, but that clearly didn’t work this night. how do i stand right in front of a k.o artist for 11 rounds and smash him up without getting hit? Really clever approach and execution. Both fighters show superb class up close. He said that even when the shots landed on his arms they were knocking the wind out of him. i effing love u fran. One of the best analysis of a Chavez fight I have ever see my friend. as the Mexican warrior chased his quarry from corner to corner, hurting Edwin with every solid blow. At this particular juncture, it was difficult to say which fighter was more lethal, but it seemed reasonable to conclude that “Chapo” had an edge in both power and physical strength. Advantage Chavez for clean punching and defense. In his prime, he is without question, the most complete fighter of the last 60 yrs. Rosario, Don King and Chavez hyping the big fight. Stunned and now bleeding, with lumps all over his face, Rosario hung on and tried to shake off the cobwebs as Julio sought to land the one big shot that could end it. Having never seen Chavez before he was from that day on a fighter that really inspired me to work harder and get better. Julio Cesar, even in the face of serious incoming bombs from Rosario, keeps firing highly disciplined short range shots whilst still building in his slips to present a difficult target. Fight results, scorecards, fan ratings. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. It hardly mattered. this is my favourite site on the internet. And yes, some of the Chavez tactics were very rough house. This was Chavez’s finest hour, his most impressive performance, the fight in which all his gifts were on clear display. Amazingly, Chavez looked not the least bit tired, as if he had enough strength and stamina to battle on for several more rounds if necessary. Chavez is making Edwin miss so often that this adds to his overall strategy of wearing Rosario down. Julio Cesar on the other hand uses rolls and slips as well as ducking to pretty much constantly keep his head moving across the ‘strike zone’. The use of the forearm (elbow) from Chavez seemed more than a range-finder, it was a defensive move, pressing against Rosario’s strong right hand. All very true Elie. Great analysis, i picked up some really good pointers. In his prime, he was rarely stung let alone seriously hurt, his ability to take shots and keep firing back one of the keys to his amazing ring success. “The Puerto Ricans talk too much,” declared Chavez. Reflecting the intensity of the decades old Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry, he had shown Rosario no mercy, pounding him repeatedly with his best punches, but failing to send the proud champion to the canvas. Known in years past as "Sin City" and "Babylon on the St. Lawrence", it saw more than its share of ring legends over the decades. Physically he was a top athlete. Chuck Giampa did have Chavez ahead on his score card, but only by a point. Right from the start, Chavez takes the centre of the ring. I’m going to be revisiting Chavez vs Taylor real soon. Taylor,initially, set out to box from the outside, get in and get out. And from that performance is where I dare to say that he is one of the 10 or 15 greatest boxers of all time. Rosario, however, was on the verge of crashing to earth in brutal, sustained fashion. Fan Cards: 4. Chávez commented, "Everything I've accomplished as champion, and the nine title defenses, would be thrown away with a loss to Rosario." The judges, as well as most of the public present, felt Rosario had done enough to win. Going from memory, I felt that Taylor may well have been ahead. It’s a pleasure doing stuff around Chavez, he was pretty much indestructible and it was as you say only Father Time that worked against him. While the elbow kept the right hand at bay, the left shoulder of Chavez constantly poked the nose or the chin of Rosario, following through with the left hand. Had an amateur career of 103-4. Believe it or not, a friend of mine, Andy Holligan, boxed him in Mexico City. I think a bout between the two would go to a decision with Arguello by a point or two. Classic Fights: Julio Cesar Chavez vs Edwin Rosario By: Randy De La O It's hard for me to believe it's been almost twenty-six years since the Julio Cesar Chavez vs Edwin Rosario fight. Wanted to be Chavez from that day forward. Effective only in receiving a beating, as his aggression did not get Chavez’ respect during the bout, as it didnt slow JC down or discourage him from attacking, nor did it damage Chavez. He also anticipated Rosario’s big right hands and consistently smothered them, denying the champion the puncher’s chance he now desperately needed. Fan Rating: 4.6. You’re welcome Scott, glad that it helped. Fingers crossed he will keep all of his faculties and live to a ripe old age. By the eleventh round, Rosario’s eye was almost completely shut, he was spitting blood … Lastly, Ring Generalship. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Average: 4.6 (5 votes) Read more. He’s a predator, and he stalks Rosario all throughout the match, wearing him down physically and mentally. Taylor was agressive, no doubt,but, was it truely effective? I remember as a young boxer watching the fight the following week and being in absolute awe of what I witnessed. With Arguello moving divisions, Rosario was matched with Mexico's José Luis Ramírez on May 1, 1983 for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Chavez, on the other hand, was landing clean punches that were hard and effective as he typically did. At the time he met Chavez, only 4 of Rosario’s 31 victims had heard the final bell. There’s no coincedense that at fights end,Taylor was mistaken for a car crash victim, while Chavez looked as if he hadnt even been in a fight. Your comment is simply a joy to read, packed with great analysis and wonderful insights. To wait. I’m a fighter. The guy was tireless, you can see how he returns to his corner almost running. Just an amazing round after which Chavez jogs back to his corner, pretty demoralizing for Edwin I would imagine. This is clearly Chavez country and an advantage to Chavez. His twelve round domination of Jose Luis Ramirez? — Neil Crane, “Boxing is the sport to which all other sports aspire.” Search form ... Edwin Rosario vs Julio Cesar Chavez. Alot of the time, the commentary isn’t even accurate. Showing tremendous courage, “Chapo” dug in and fought back, but it was clear that Chavez was methodically taking him apart, piece by piece, like a butcher doggedly chopping up an unwieldy carcass. Benton told him to settle in with Chavez,dig in, and stay close to Chavez to prevent Chavez from throwing the right hand with distance,leverage and timing. This site rocks the Classic Responsive Skin for Thesis. At the time he met Chavez, only 4 of Rosario’s 31 victims had heard the final bell. Un combate que bien podría ser la gran obra maestra de Julio César Chavez, sin tener la épica de aquel primer enfrentamiento ante Meldrick Taylor y que fue declarado el combate del año . I understand why Whitaker waited until 1993 to fight this guy. This is very effective and is used more and more as the fight progresses. In ’87, the Puerto Rican champ Edwin Rosario made some disparaging comments about the Mexican people, and even stated he would send Chavez back there in a coffin. )Ring Generalship 4.)Defense. From about 32:55 we can begin to see the answer to that question. Check out the short range right uppercut at 8:30, case in point. To me, based on this short description of what I saw, how could anybody in their right mind, say Taylor outboxed Chavez? Some real points of note in the 6th, not least of which is the explosion in intensity by Chavez that we’ll come onto in a moment. His skills-based fighting was second to none, as well as being bad-ass all the way to the bank! Chavez corners the battered and bleeding champion. Referee Steele takes a close look as a trapped Rosario soaks up more punishment. Again, it was a good time to be Edwin Rosario. I think I’ll take another look at that Mayweather fight. Goes to show that even a fighting machine like Julio Cesar Chavez attaches great importance to his defensive skills. Chavez’s agility and punches from awkward, unexpected angles sort of hypnotized Rosario. Watched it on a Saturday afternoon in Wallsend Boys Club during the NABC Quarter Finals (the year before we found our way to London). 8:50. Few jabs were thrown anyway, the fight was at close range. Something worth noting, at 12:30 Julio Cesar doubles up his left hook but does so from head to body rather than the more conventional body to head. Why Rosario’s corner chose to send their man out for another round of misery is anyone’s guess, but round eleven was strictly an exercise in masochism for the brave Puerto Rican. Edwin (El Chapo) Rosario (l.), the WBA lightweight champion, was set on keeping his belt against challenger Julio Cesar Chavez of Mexico, the WBC super featherweight champ who had moved up … Date: Saturday, November 21, 1987. It’s effective because when the head shot lands it causes the opponent to instinctively brings the arms up and forward and this leaves openings to the body. For me, Julio Cesar Chavez put in one of the best lightweight championship performances ever in defeating so comprehensively a dangerous champion like Edwin Rosario. It doesn’t bear thinking about. I of course respect the informed opinion of The Fight City’s fearless leader but, while Salvador Sanchez, Carlos Zarate and Ruben Olivares all have strong cases to be made for the top of the Mexican mountain, I must hail “The Lion Of Culiacan” as the greatest pugilist to ever emerge from “Tierra Azteca.” Proof? The crowd, sensing impending doom for Rosario, began chanting Cha-vez! As well as being a great learning experience, it’s an absolute slug-fest. Look forward to seeing you and the lads gracing our TV screens more often in the coming years. Watch the neat jab-slip in-right hook at 25:10. That being said, JC Chavez is in a class where very FEW reside. Julio Cesar has chosen to nullify Edwin’s crushing power by getting right up close and denying the Puerto Rican the leverage he craves to bring his power to bear on the Mexican. 1:33. Chavez put a merciless beating on Rosario that ended with a TKO in round 11 and Rosario was never quite the same ever after. Happy days! The amateur ring is a much more strict place to operate than the pro ring. I remember some of his fights of that era, he didn’t even sat in his corner in the end of the rounds!. He jogs back to his corner! He’s fighting with a controlled ferocity that you very rarely get to see in the ring. I judge JC Chavez from this fight. The pair met in Las Vegas on 21st November 1987. I then went to school. It is a city of fights and fighters, of hockey and heroes, of broken dreams and immortal glory, a city unlike any other. There’s an old saying in boxing, “Those guys could fight in a phone booth”, and this fight fits the bill perfectly. Regularly throwing shots and missing really tires you out. Edwin Rosario, el 'Chapo', intentó, pero no pudo ante los recursos de su rival. Julio Cesar Chavez VS. Julio Cesar Chavz Jr. jsfboxe. Edwin Rosario: Edwin Rosario (à gauche) Fiche d’identité ... Il remporte une seconde fois cette ceinture laissée rapidement vacante par Chavez en stoppant au 6 e round Anthony Jones le 9 juillet 1989 [4], ceinture qu'il perd dès le combat suivant face à Juan Nazario [5]. The final 30 seconds is devastating for Rosario, truly broken by the Chavez assault and again the Mexican jogs back to his corner – insult to injury. This post is a video analysis of the fight. On November 21, 1987, Chávez moved up to the lightweight division and faced WBA Lightweight Champion Edwin Rosario. This makes it very difficult to target him, especially if Edwin wants to use his long range shots. And which victories during that time when Chavez dominated the fistic landscape are most note-worthy, most demonstrative of Julio’s superiority? Watch the second fight against Mayweather, it was similar to this one. I agree that the Rosario fight was a masterclass. He was indeed an amazing fighter, true ‘shock and awe’. – The roughhousing itself is admirable. I didn’t want Rosario to come out for the 11th. From all corners of the boxing world came fulsome praise for the man many now hailed as the best boxer, pound-for-pound, in the game. ESNEWS. Thanks again, that’s a wonderful short description of the Great Man. The referee is not a time keeper and Meldrick was hurt and exhausted, that’s a deadly combination. Thanks Pal., means more to me that you and the lads like the site. some of the lads had taylor by a point or 2 but it was a much closer fight than i remembered . Rosario is not as inclined to take his head off the center-line and as a result is taking far too many of the crushing short range uppercuts (both left uppercuts and right uppercuts). His thrilling, last second, come-from-behind stoppage of Meldrick Taylor? Julio César Chávez vs Edwin Rosario tuvo lugar el 21 de Noviembre de 1987. i hadn’t seen Chavez fight before, and I was left in awe of the performance. . He suffered beatdowns from Ramirez and Julio Cesar Chavez but never tasted the canvas so his toughness is underrated. Edwin’s only defense against this shot is to land first. I always like to hear the British commentary as opposed to HBO or Showtime here in the States. Rosario starts fast but can be outmuscled. November 21, 1987 finds Chavez only 25 years old and Rosario even younger at 24 years old. There’s so much to learn from Julio Cesar Chavez, especially in a fight like this. In fact, Rosario made it to #36 on Ring Magazine’s list ofHeaviest Hitters of all Time. Chavez was moving up in weight to challenge Rosario but it was the Mexican who was stronger, his powerful body punches and relentless attack grinding Edwin down until … Wonderful analysis. Next post: Vitali Klitschko – Amateurish? Also, after each and every round, the HBO camera crew, shows, for the most part, only Taylor highlights. In short, this man put people to sleep as effectively as a chloroform soaked handkerchief. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Mentally too. And thanks for the reference re: SoSo Boxing. It's hard for me to wrap my head around the years that have gone by. Cha-vez! These cookies do not store any personal information. And against Rosario, just one of the best performances I’ve seen by any fighter, ever. cheers Fran. Edwin Rosario was a seriously big hitter. The Chavez strategy is made absolutely clear from about 3:21. JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ vs. EDWIN ROSARIO (Don King) Description : Here we have an original vintage onsite poster from Don King productions in association with the Las Vegas Hilton for the WBA Lightweight Title clash between reigning champion Rosario & WBC super/featherweight kingpin Chavez. This man is all about applying pressure, being in the opponent’s face and not giving them a rest. CHAVEZ is the baddest dude in boxing! . From 1984 through to 1987, Julio Cesar Chavez made 9 successful defenses of his cherished WBC Super-Featherweight title, an achievement of which he was rightly proud. What is your opinion of his epic fight, a war, with World Champion Meldrick Taylor? A metropolis where hundreds of young warriors train and battle each day in its many gyms, it is where Archie Moore, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Bernard Hopkins all found greatness. Not only had the Puerto Rican fighter nearly humbled Hector Camacho, he had upset Livingstone Bramble for the WBA lightweight title just a year earlier. The towel came in eventually, but it went on too long in my book. Aside from the superb training it takes to execute such a plan, Chavez shows two things that really impressed me: For 60 seconds Julio Cesar simply crashes in uppercuts and hooks into Edwin’s head time after time. ESNEWS. You Might Also Like. It’s well over as a match now, the only question is how much more of this Rosario can take. Into the 8th round (around 30.50) and Chavez stalks Edwin behind that jaw-breaking jab. It is always great to receive positive feedback, it’s very special when it comes from someone who truly knows and understands the sport by paying the dues over years which you obviously have, so thank you. He was unique even then in that he had warm up fights to help him tick over even as champ. At the end of round ten he was almost defenseless in the face of Julio’s unyielding attack. The dude used Camacho for a human punching bag! Hi Fran Share Tweet. Then, at 25:20, Julio Cesar really begins to open up on Edwin backing him into a corner and demonstrating a terrifying display of short range punching. I fought professionally 33 times but then my career was cut short due to decisions I made out of honor and integrity for my country. The next true boxing legend of Mexico, following in the footsteps of Ruben Olivares, Carlos Zarate and Salvador Sanchez, had officially assumed the mantle of greatness. It’s a more practical problem. Great analysis Fran. His punching has done so much damage to the brave Puerto Rican, and Chavez wants to land more and more. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The next 10 seconds or so are a microcosm of the fight. An increasingly desperate champion was seriously hurt for the first time near the end of round eight when Chavez backed him into the corner and landed a flush one-two to the head. He gave Camacho a brutal beatIng. We begin to see now another Chavez capability, a jab that looks like it could break a human head in two. like the way you picked up on chavez’ defensive skills fran, theyre what elevated him to the top of the world for 10 years. This strategy is further intended to drag Rosario into a battle of attrition, a battle that suits Chavez just fine! Edwin is pretty much spent, although because of his heart and belief he continues to fight. In these early rounds, the difference between the two is the upper body movement. ‘whos been beating taylor up?’ i had chavez a 2 points winner if the last round was scored. His skill set was immense, but what really is a thing of mystery and awe is the man’s mentality in those days. Rosario was inactive for seven months then went 7-0 with 6 KO’s in his next fights. There is a difference between a combination and a flurry and for the most part Taylor was throwing flurries. The jab lands solidly as does the hook. In his very prime. Check out the work on the ropes from around 7:30. Well said Ivan. WBA lightweight world champion, Edwin Rosario, takes on former super featherweight world champion, Julio Cesar Chavez, in Las Vegas. I suppose Peter that Chavez was like Duran in many ways, that is his defensive capability was under-rated and therefore he didn’t take as many shots as some people might think. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He is not making a single backward movement now and is combining his punching with upper body movement to massive effect. Rosario defended the title against fellow Puerto Rican Juan Nazario with a knockout in eight in Chicago. I fully agree on Chavez. The first two rounds were all Chavez as he continually backed the champion up and beat him to the punch. DOG ASIDE: Edwin “El Chapo” Rosario was a Puerto Rican boxer….who won the lightweight championship three times….as the WBC lightweight champion (1983–84)….then the WBA champion (1986–87)….and again the WBA champion for the 2nd time (1989–90)….then, after moving up to the junior welterweight class….he won the WBA championship….holding the title from 1991 to 1992. I don’t say this lightly, especially with such greats as Alexis Arguello, Roberto Duran and Henry Armstrong occupying the lightweight hall of fame. julio cesar chavez sr talks canelo vs chavez will julio win by ko? It’s easy to look back and question the significance of Chavez vs Rosario given what we now know about “Chapo,” a boxer of immense talent and crippling power but also a man who, between fights, did not live an athlete’s life and would suffer an untimely death at only 34 years of age. Here’s the key things that I noticed about this particular Chavez attack: This is a repeating pattern throughout the fight. Yes, Taylor threw alot of punches and showed heart but boxing isnt about who throws the most punches or even lands the most, at times, and as my trainer once told me many years ago,”Show me a fighter who’s all heart, and I’ll show you a man who’s ripe for a beaten”. Rosario has a big mouth, and the people around him have big mouths.”, At a pre-fight press conference the two almost came to blows and Rosario fired his own volley, telling Chavez “I will send you back to Mexico in a box, you coward!”. 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