Edwin Rosario Documentary - The Rise & Fall of El Chapo

[@cr1590]

Hi, im Chapos niece/god-daughter. It was wonderful seeing my uncle remembered in this documentary. Very well done, Thank you. Just a few tidbits though...My grandmother's (Chapos mother) name was Elizabeth. They called her Doña Isabelle just because it was easier to say. That box with the panties Camacho sent to him, was sent back to Camacho with a steamy turd inside lol. Needless to say Camacho didn't appreciate his package either. And lastly, the pigeon stew was delicious. Abuela could make anything taste 5 star. While his fate was unfortunate, Chapo was an amazing fighter, a warrior, and he had a huge heart. He is loved and missed dearly. Thank you again.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much for sharing. I got your grandmother's name from an old Ring Magazine but sorry for the mix-up. Didn't know about his return response to Camacho, haha....Your uncle was a great fighter and your family has much to be proud of. All the best to you.

[@TheImvaltor]

Salute, didn't know about this man before this documentary, now I know. I'm impressed 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kevindurand3237]

Mike Tyson was once quoted as saying of your uncle 'it was an honour to carry his bucket'

[@junbug4997]

And I’m his father. It’s nice seeing my son fight.

[@roadrunner381]

What a fighter he was, respect to the man!

[@sunfishassassin5963]

I can't get enough of this channel..my dad was born in 1950. He boxed in the marines on a navy ship in Vietnam I grew up watching boxing with him until he died in 2006... I think that every time I watch these videos he is here with me..

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much,Sunfish. Ironically, my Dad died in 2011. I feel the same way you do...I can still hear his voice in my head and know what he'd say if were still watching the fights alongside me.

[@eliasfresquez4658]

My father is a army man and retired fireman we love boxing and really appreciate this channel we watch so much I’m thankful we can have conversations

[@hotrod7696]

We used to go to school the same gym in the running tracks of Levittown and spearfish in Punta salinas. He was nice and easy going but with that swagger just like me. Boxers are like that, he was special breed. He always wanted to box me but I was younger and bigger 175lbs. We cut class to drink some wine in high school. RIP dear Edwin it was an honor to meet you Papote as he was called as nick name(El chapo was a ring name only) and his brother Pipeta tested me when I entered the gym. Great man he was a legend.

[@bennyadler5882]

Animo.

[@tristandaniel]

Chapo was a great fighter with tremendous power. RIP

[@romanlarribas1696]

This documentary was beautiful. I shed a tear to this and your Bobby Chacon tribute. Great work

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks very much, Roman.

[@ZION82able]

Rich, you did a GREAT JOB, man. Edwin Rosario was probably the hardest puncher in the history of the lightweight division..and that’s saying a LOT, when you had people like Henry Armstrong, Roberto Duran, and Alexis Arguello in the division. He never achieved the status that some thought he would, but he was a multiple world champion and had some of the most unforgettable fights ever. Thanks for making this!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you for the kind words. Was a pleasure to relive some of El Chapo's fights.

[@danny3680]

Rip one of Puerto Rico’s legends!

[@domenickparris7650]

A sad ending for a true warrior. Rosario had great boxing skills and incredible power. His footwork was superb, he could change angles and attack in a split second. I truly enjoyed every fight that I was able to see El Chapo in, always exciting from start to finish. RIP Campeon.

[@michaelfreeman6608]

REST IN POWER EDWIN YOU WERE SOMEBODY GREAT IN THIS WORLD!

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

He was a brave and powerful warrior. Unfortunately his discipline wasn’t the best. My respect to you, Chapo 🇵🇷

[@arturolopez456]

He would beat arguello

[@tonypastor705]

I don’t think he would have beaten Arguello, but it would have been a great fight!

[@JCA-Z]

Edwin was my absolute favorite puerto rican fighter, more so than benitez or gomez. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bionico71]

Siempre fue mi gallo 💯💙🇵🇷🥊

[@dannyespinal9924]

I was 11 yrs old watching with my uncle when he fought Macho,he be my idol that night. The following year he fought Chavez on my birthday.

[@Daniel-yj1fb]

Who's PR best fighter? I don't think it's Trinidad. Gomez or Benitez for me.

[@almightyminataur4000]

@@Daniel-yj1fb Felix Trinidad

[@marcoslaureano5562]

When Tito was coming up was when I went back and looked at Rosario and saw how much Tito was influenced by El Chapo's style. From the way he holds his hands up to the way he moves around the ring jockeying for position. Edwin was a great fighter, regardless of what he could have been. Sleep in peace Champ.

[@lostammo9026]

Very great fighter ..yea im American Mexican and nothing but respect to them Ricans

[@bencintron2368]

Much love to Mexicans from a Puerto Rican and their fighters great heart.

[@edperez6453]

Great video ! he had some great victories and he was a proud father.

[@jonmolina948]

Ricans is not a respectful word to use.

[@Combatsportsprodigy]

@@jonmolina948 short for puerto ricans. Never heard of it not being a nice word…

[@TheBatugan77]

​@@jonmolina948 Get over yourself.

[@charleslowe522]

Great documentary. I was shocked when in 97 I read on ESPN's website that Rosario had passed away. Very tragic. It sounds as his family had chemical dependency and who knows when Rosario was coming into his fights in top shape or not. Top shape physically and mentally. Sad loss and hard to believe this man was only 34.

[@wajabi]

Some of us here in the Island still mourn his loss. He was a very tormented yet very very humble man. May he rest in peace.

[@KidA712]

@@wajabi respect to Puerto Rico for the absolute legends, p2 handed lethal punchers, and warriors and that made us Latinos proud to be. Miguel Cotto was one of my heroes as a kid especially when he came back from the grips of defeat to beat Ricardo Torres.

[@RM-pg4js]

Chapo was my freind..and he had a mental illness..sinch a child..RIP HardAss

[@charleslowe522]

@@KidA712 Cotto vs Torres was a great fight. Torres had legitimate one punch power. Something about Colombian fighters and their punching power. Cotto's ability to recover quickly was awesome.

[@charleslowe522]

@@RM-pg4js Chopo was probably the hardest punching lightweight of all time. Beyond that he was a very talented boxer and when he was mentally and physically primed during his younger years he was a force to reckon with. Winning the WBC lightweight title at age 20 was a major accomplishment. The loss in the rematch with Ramirez, was in part because Rosario got a little too aggressive after dropping Ramirez hard a second time and maybe not training properly for the fight. It can argued that he won the decision vs Camacho, but for some reason he kind of let Camacho off the hook and didn't take a couple of close rounds. Camacho was never the same after their fight. He didn't fight as often and when he did he held too much. The second round KO over iron chin Livingstone Bramble, was an awesome fight in which Rosario crushed a very good fighter. This fight was almost as impressive as winning his first lightweight title. The fight with Chavez, well Chavez's chin was an immovable object at that point in his career and Chavez was a very talented and skillful fighter too. Whether or not Chavez always beats Rosario or not, Rosario fought the with the wrong strategy and gave Chavez no movement or angles as Ray Leonard suggested that he do and I think he was simply trying to take Chavez out with one punch. Chavez was so physically tough and his chin so good that not even Rosario's punches hurt him. Chavez also took away a lot of Rosario's punching room. Make no mistake though Rosario did crack Chavez with some devastating punches and Chavez shook them off like nothing. So much to the point that Merchant mentioned it after the fight and how incredible Chavez's chin was. Merchant had mentioned that during sparring session that they had Rosario take off his gloves and check his hands because they couldn't believe he hit that hard. Rosario's fists were a full two inches bigger than Chavez's. The Chavez fight took a lot out of Rosario and he wasn't the same fighter afterwards. Rosario took a beating and although he never quit, he paid for that beating by taking years off his prime. Rosario was able to come from behind to stop Tony Jones to once again capture the WBA lightweight title. Then Rosario showed how much he had slipped by losing to Juan Nosario, a fighter he had already destroyed. That was a big loss because he lost out on an opportunity to fight Pernell Whitaker for a nice payday and a chance to unify the titles. Then Rosario's power was all he needed to destroy Loreto Garza in the third to win the WBA jr. welterweight title. Rosario was gunning for rematch with Chavez and it looked possible until the first round against Akinobo Hiranaka. At that point I knew Chopo's career as a championship level fighter was over. It was very sad, because Rosario was one of my favorite fighters during the 80s and 90s. I never seen Chopo fight again and in 1997, when I was doing an internship I opened up ESPN's website and to their boxing page and the headline was about Rosario passing away. I was utterly shocked and I was more shocked when I realized he was still only 34. Up to that point I didn't know about Rosario's issues. I then realized that wow, a lot of time has passed since I watched his first fight against Camach. I was 12 and I was now 24 getting ready to start my own career. Now at 49, I'm struggling with the fact that nearly 30 years have passed since I watched Rosario's last fight. Who knows what Rosario could've been had he not had out of the ring issues? Mental illness, well depression and general anxiety disorder are considered mental illness and if Rosario was struggling with depression then it's possible that he self medicated to deal with it and that's really sad. Men though, don't like to admit to being depressed and often will self medicate to deal with it. Had he been able to receive treatment for whatever his mental illness was though, I would like to believe he would've ended his career the most important note of all, alive.

[@Fabian6980]

One of the hardest punchers in history

[@sictoruno2345]

According 2 Julio Cesar Chavez no one hit him harder than Edwin Chapo Rosario. He said that again less than a year ago.

[@eugeniorodriguez4445]

And the thing is that he hit hard Whit both hands

[@Fabian6980]

Yeah Chavez always says that lol look at how he hurt Camacho. Camacho never even hit the deck even Chavez didn't have him wobbling the way Rosario did and Rosario fought Camacho in his prime when Camacho was elite

[@duraco87]

@@sictoruno2345 is it safe to say Chavez has the best chin ever ?

[@sictoruno2345]

@@duraco87 definitely one of them. He seemed 2 not worry about getting hit. He always liked trading punches.

[@JesusGarcia-ju7xp]

Saludos de Mexico Puerto Rico isla de grandes boxeadores amo Mexico y Puerto Rico

[@sictoruno2345]

I remember watching with my dad Rosario vs Chavez. To this day Chavez says "no one ever hit me harder than Rosario." When Edwin Chapo Rosario died I cried. Because I watch him fight n because I'm an x-drug addict myself. My respects 2 his family n to 🇵🇷. 🙏☝️ Nothing but mad respect from this Chicano 2 the legend Rosario. Great job on the documentary 👍

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Much respect to you and thanks for the kind words.

[@bencintron2368]

Brother much love to you glad you defeated drugs from a Puerto Rican from nyc✌

[@sictoruno2345]

@@bencintron2368 thanks man🥊

[@efrainamezcua7594]

Thank you for documenting this man. Boxing legends derserve to be remembered.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Efrain.

[@freedomfighter69]

It's always sad to see legends fall this way, and to be a father of four, a hero to one's country, and stay at the top of the world's hardest sport is asking a lot from any one person. R.I.P. Edwin.

[@andrewvitale7128]

Rip Chapo...you were part of my great childhood memories!

[@futu-ri-kentimeportalri-ke7551]

Under-rated knockout artist - true artist, not haymaker puncher. Nice tribute.

[@Mma-basement-215]

Your right WOW this is the first time watching him and learning about his story and his boxing career his punching power his technique was clean no haymakers perfect technique

[@Mma-basement-215]

I was born in the 80s and start watching boxing in the 90s i feel ln love with the sweet science my father was a amateur boxer had me and my brothers in the gym from 10 years old up until I was 17 and I'm so grateful for that experience in my life But I'm ashamed to say I've heard of Edwin I didn't know his story I grew up on Tito Trinidad and Miguel cotto and if you ask me Puerto Rico have some of the best boxes and fighters of all time

[@futu-ri-kentimeportalri-ke7551]

@@Mma-basement-215 yeah, possibly in the same vein as Alexis Arguello, Julian Jackson and other KO artists..

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

@@Mma-basement-215 it’s ok bro you gotta find out about things one way or another , I am also ashamed tho that I it took me a while to finally look into Edwin Rosario

[@realdeal139]

Sad, too often Puerto Rican fighters fall to substance abuse and do not get the support or help they need until it’s too late. So much potential wasted.

[@raulrodriguez9892]

I believe , sadly that goes to a great percentage of athletes...

[@Mma-basement-215]

Puerto Rico has some of the best fighters who ever lived and some of the greatest athletes who ever lived

[@eggy418ful]

Puerto Rican fighters have a drug & alcohol weakness!😥

[@victorgallegos896]

Support comes within n will power

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

I think it’s the Hispanic way of never asking for help , I know I was like that for a while .

[@smitchix1]

Great video. I pine for the late 70s and early 80s boxing...and there is something so soothing about hearing Keith Jackson and Al Michaels call a great fight...a call to my youth, I love it

[@carlitosway3800]

🥊Back in the days my family live nextdoor to El Chapo we all took pictures with him he was a great man wow I just can't believe how time flies great memories...🥊

[@louie3567]

One and still one of the great fight, when Chapo Rosario beat Livingston Bramble in the second round, great 🇵🇷🇵🇷 champion

[@alexvazquez7709]

So I was looking some highlights...but I found this gold....thank you so much I'm a new subscriber

[@toddschulz2807]

What a fighter and what a heart RIP. Your series on boxing is top notch, Thanks so much for all the work you put into this.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.

[@robertquinsey9969]

A great tribute to El Chapo,what a warrior he was,thanks rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Robert.

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Rosairio's right hand in this bout ? Altered the direction of Camacho's career

[@tintomara6209]

So true, Macho was never the same after they fought, Chapo definitely took something from him.

[@Speedz2002]

💯 Macho became tentative after that punch….for the rest of his career!

[@sictoruno2345]

Yeah he changed Camacho's life! 🥊

[@kevindouglas5333]

He became a runner. He was not a bout to trade anymore

[@kufujitsu]

Camacho actually changed in the Boza Edwards fight. He moved beautifully, but he gave the impression he could have done much better, & it wasn't appreciated by the fans.

[@wotizit2937]

Such a sad story, may he rest in peace.

[@Tolongalofa]

As a boxing fan from the age of 5 and coming from a boxing family, I'm happy to have found this YT channel... as a kid I would read every ring magazine I could get my hands on and now to see it come to life on YT doco's is a dream for me✊🏾 every real boxing fan will know what I mean by that..... thank you for this amazing boxing history channel..👍🏽

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Trevor. Yeah, I was like you in that I read every boxing magazine I could get my hands on.

[@LuisSoto-ho5fw]

I'm from PR and followed boxing closely during those years and I really don't remember the nickname "El Chapo" coming from "chaparrito." As I remember, there was an anime that was popular on Puertorican TV when Rosario was a little boy (we'd be about the same age) called "Marino y la Patrulla Oceánica" ("Kaitei Shōnen Marin," or "Marine Boy" in the US). One of the characters was a white dolphin called "Chapotín." Plots were similar to "Flipper." The story goes that he used to be called that as a kid, and it was shortened to "El Chapo" when he started fighting. "Chaparrito" is more of a Mexican colloquialism that refers to "short" people - not used in PR. It's true that Rosario wasn't as popular as Benitez or Gomez back in the day, but he was still pretty popular. Other than that, very informative piece about a great fighter that has been sadly forgotten.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

You're probably right, especially given Edwin's love of fishing in that lagoon...I didn't know "Chaparrito" didn't extend to PR. Thanks for the insight and for watching.

[@wajabi]

Agree

[@franklucas5885]

You are 100% right

[@franklucas5885]

Chaparrito isn't used in PR

[@alemanrican]

Great warrior with a huge heart and Power 🔥

[@JABARDELLI]

Edwin Rosario … El Chappell … what a great fighter graced that ring! And like a comet 💫 Rosario was burnt out years before fight career should have ended, his time coming, in realty, in his mid 20’s before the total collapse by the time he was 30. The fight between Rosario and Ramirez, won by the southpaw, Ramirez, seemingly spelled the end to Chapo … such great fighting heart exemplified the by both warriors. Rich … Hats and Hearts off to you for resurrecting these fighters, one by one. This site is THE BEST for recapturing all that boxing 🥊 is, was, and will be. Thank you once again, Rich. I’d like to get in touch with you.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, John, I appreciate the support.

[@bengolfs1]

Rosario was too tough for his own good. I was a kid when he beat Jose Luis Ramirez for his first lightweight belt. He was an all-action fighter who carried dynamite in both hands and is probably one of the top-10 hardest hitters of all time at 135. He fought everyone: Howard Davis, Ramirez, Camacho, Chavez, Bramble. He just never recovered from the 11-round beating he took from Julio Cesar Chavez. That fight shortened his career by several years. RIP.

[@pamle1]

Edwin Rosario was perhaps the single best up-and-coming boxer that I ever saw in 43 years of watching boxing. At 118 pounds he simply had everything: skill, quickness, excellent jab, defense, fearlessness, killer instinct, discipline, and last but not least... thunderous power in both hands. But the next bout he was up to 122, the next time at 126, the next one 130, and all of a sudden he was fighting Ramirez at 135. His best bouts were just a glimpse of what he could have been.

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

The one punch knockout power was his strength and mad him a boxing favorite in boxing's great days of the 1980s.

[@bengolfs1]

@@searchforthestrangler5034 Yeah. He just had a weak defense and his chin was only B-/C+ at best. He was stopped by Chavez, Ramirez, Randall, and some Japanese guy. His career was basically over by the time he turned 30, similar to other action fighters like Ray Mancini, Fernando Vargas, Meldrick Taylor...too brave for their own good.

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

@@bengolfs1 Great analysis. The Japanese guy fight was so ugly an HBO preliminary that night. The punching power was what an A ar least but the chin was dropping to a much lesser level to match his championship ability. Getting clearly stunned by Howard Davis gave proof. I watched that fight from Ft Hood, Texas where I was stationed in the Army. The ABC broadcast that Saturday. Later on, I covered boxing for a local newspaper and these fights and fighters always bring back memories. Hope you enjoy them as well. And thanks for your analysis of what could have been the great Edwin Rosario.

[@bengolfs1]

@@searchforthestrangler5034 I've seen all the great ones fight...many times live. I live out here in California and used to go to the Forum in Inglewood quite often when there were regularly scheduled boxing cards. I saw Chavez fight live a bunch of times. Probably the best one was against Taylor in 1990 in Las Vegas. I remember that fight as if it took place yesterday. Saw the rematch 4.5 years later at the MGM. Nothing like watching a fight live.

[@jorgeortiz8864]

No one could ever question his heart, he was truly one of the great champions of Puerto Rico.

[@constantine7382]

I've never seen one punch ruin a career the way Rosario did to Camacho. Camacho was considered one of the best fighters in the world, some said the best. That all changed in the fifth round.

[@Franciscasieri]

Hector is still running....

[@jonmolina948]

Chavez said Rosario’s punches felt like getting hit with a baseball bat. That shit must’ve really scared Camacho.

[@constantine7382]

@@jonmolina948 It changed his entire career.

[@bluelivesmatter719]

@@Franciscasieri That’s all he did was run. Always thought he was overrated

[@charleslowe522]

@@bluelivesmatter719 The Camacho of the early 80s was a very talented boxer and had great had speed. There was a noticeable change after the Rosario fight. He would hold in every fight after, even against fighters like Greg Haugen who were featherfisted. Then when Camacho lost to Mutt in 1991 and the escaped with a SD in the rematch I knew Camacho was a joke at that point of his career. He shouldn't have gotten a fight with Chavez, he didn't deserve it and he took a beating in that fight and never offered up any resistance. Camacho certainly never deserved the fights against Trinidad or Dela Hoya and the massive paydays that came along with them.

[@--Allen--]

Watching Ewin Rosario slip punches has always been a thing of beauty. It's a shame that we'll never know how great this legendary fighter could've been.

[@johnnybiggunz1141]

Agree 💯%

[@chriso1585]

great to hear their life stories, always a fan of many of the boxers you do but never hearing their tales, thanks again

[@enriquegallarzo3119]

Chapo and I were born on same day March 15 and year 1963. .I watched Chapo fights , he hit had dynamic punching power Died to young age 34 1997 RIP chapo

[@eggy418ful]

Such a sad ending, for such an amazing fighter. Rest in peace my dear country man, it was an honor to meet him in person on a flight from New York to San Juan,Puerto Rico.❤️🙏😢 28:42

[@kevindouglas5333]

Macho never traded again. Rosario turned him into a runner

[@rkg1930]

Great video. I was a big fan of Rosario. He was an exciting fighter.

[@emokellen]

I can't believe I haven't seen this before. Another great piece of work from you, Rich. Keep the "hits" coming!

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

[@wajabi]

Triste que ambos ya no están con nosotros. Uno lo perdimos por la maldita droga y el otro aún no se sabe quien le arrebató la vida. Grandes campeones que nos dieron muchas noches de batallas inolvidables. Que descansen en paz Edwin Chapo Rosario y Héctor El Macho Camacho.

[@marcoslaureano5562]

Amen.

[@JoseRamirez-ew1fg]

Practicó la brujería junto con otros brujos no hay descanso para los adoradores del inombrable

[@AlexLopez-wp8dc]

Great fighter from P.R. , he fought the best opponents... RIP Chapo 👊💪💯🇵🇷

[@edwinheredia4305]

It's a sad to say but the truth is Edwin Rosario never was supported by Puerto Ricans only a few of them but that's how life is but he will never be forgotten..💪🇵🇷

[@eliasv5434]

The Pride Of Barrio Ingenio Toa Baja PR.!!!!!!🇵🇷

[@MrAngelroc]

Damn!!! Rosario was throwing bombs at Livingston Bramble!!!!!!! 💪💪💪💪

[@1eddwood]

Saw him in a fight at York hall Bethnal Green England in the eighties , what a fighter

[@risboturbide9396]

I think this is one of your best, Rich. Gonna binge watch every Rosario matches available on youtube! Thank you, cheers 🍻

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Rosario had such great power in either hand, enjoy his fights.

[@sylezmakefightz9727]

Chavez said Rosario had his respect one thing I see about him amongst his peers is he has a huge heart ❤️🇵🇷

[@mystermysterio5348]

Great Documentary on a legendary warrior boxer who's name can go up among the best in the boxing world. R.I.P Rosario .... 🕯️....

[@mclife1]

I love these uploads and miss these fighters🥊

[@force7285]

I'm so happy that I found your channel. Thank you sir for amazing content.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Glad you like it, Force, thanks.

[@macman9689]

Love these documentaries

[@slidecounter5813]

What a great puncher Rosario 1 of the best punchers from the island of Puerto rico. Its true his left changed Camacho's career after that Hector was very defensive minded in his career

[@carlospizarro5732]

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 11 hall of fame in canastota New York....1....Wilfredo Gomez....2 Wilfred Benitez...3 Felix Tito Trinidad....4 Hector Macho Camacho...5 Edwin el chapo Rosario....6 Sixto Escobar....7 Jose Chegui Torres...8..Carlos Ortis....9 ...Howard Cocoa Kitt...10...Miguel angel Cotto....11 Joe Cortes....orgullo Boricua🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@char-lee212]

Sad how DeJesus, Laporte, and Vazquez sr. Aren't in yet. Just sad.

[@dwaynejones1146]

Excellent work.

[@machinegungonzerella4310]

He beat my cousin,Loreto Garza, he also beat a sparring partner I had here in Texas Roberto Elizondo, the little man had power in his right hand, sadly he wasn’t disciplined out side the ring and he lost that fight

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Loreto Garza is your cousin? He was really good and I thought he would beat Rosario at the time.

[@TheImvaltor]

Salute

[@charleslowe522]

Machine Gun Gonzerella I remember reading about the results of the in Ring. It started off with the number one rule in boxing, never pass up a title fight. I thought your cousin would outbox Rosario, but Chapo was able to quickly cut distance to Garza and got him with a great right hand. Loreto never really recovered from that first knockdown punch. That's awesome that Garza is your cousin, I do remember watching him win his title beating Frankie Warren over the distance. I remember Loreto's left eye swelling really bad, but hanging tough and winning. I was always impressed by Loreto's height for 140 lbs weight class and how he carried his weight in his upperbody. He really reminded me of Alexis Arguello in physical appearance. Please tell the Champ I said hi and you take care of yourself.

[@bonniedrasco8166]

Another brilliant post

[@Fabian6980]

Rosario was full of surprises his whole career the true definition of gifted potential without discipline

[@jcdova29]

Camacho can take a punch. How did he survive that onslaught by Rosario. Crazy!!

[@spiderreed350]

By holding and running. Very simple.

[@davidlopez-rl4sh]

@@spiderreed350 nah he had a good chin

[@spiderreed350]

I know that the bell saved him big time in one of the rounds..but I don't recall seeing him barely ever getting hurt other than this fight.he had pristine defense and the best footwork in the sport.

[@davidlopez-rl4sh]

@@spiderreed350 you didn't see comacho fight Chavez or delahoya

[@spiderreed350]

@@davidlopez-rl4sh probably not.they had to be on PPV and I wouldn't buy a Camacho fight,I wasn't a big fan of his.I seen all his early fights on CBS channel 2,free TV...I'm sure your rite.I'm not saying your wrong.

[@georgedonaldson6252]

Excellent upload.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Another great video Rich. Thank you. I remember Rosario well. So exciting of a fighter.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Phil.

[@ДмитрийДмитрий-к3я2л]

Sad story... Thanks for the video

[@charleslowe522]

Rosario has to rank up there as one of the hardest punching lightweights of all time. I would rank him in the top 3. Ramirez said Rosario hit harder than Arguello and I am sure Edwin Viruet would agree that Rosario hit harder than Duran.

[@charleslowe522]

@@spiderreed350 Thats not what I wrote, reread.

[@spiderreed350]

@@charleslowe522 my bad,sorry,I agree with Ramirez that Rosario hit harder than Arguello, but not by all that much.I also believe that Arguello would have defeated Rosario, probably by a late knockout.Arguello had a better defense than Edwin, they both had vicious left hooks and good,tight right hands.I believe Arguello was a better body puncher also... It'd be a great fight for as long as it lasted.I doubt it would have went the 15 round distance. It wouldn't surprise me if Rosario won,but I give a slight edge to Arguello who was just a tad better in all categories except punching power where he was only a tiny bit behind Edwin.

[@capitalgains4194]

I knew roger Mayweather and he sparred with Rosario he said “that muthafcker can hit” he hit harder the Kostya Tszyu according to Roger Mayweather. Rosario is the hardest hitting lightweight of all time.

[@spiderreed350]

Eddie Dobbs hit harder than all of them,boxing's Best kept secret.you won't find Mr.Dobbs on KZbin either. He was 74-13 with 68 inside the distance. He got blackballed and would never get his title shot because he refused to take a dive in a title elimination bout,instead flooring the opponent 5 times in 9 rounds,than knocking him senseless in the 10th than out in the 13th.his career was from 1906-1917 he was from Sydney Australia never fighting outside of Australia. If you read the book" the forgotten Aussie "I believe it was titled,you'll be amazed.he once fought 3 bout's in a 19 hour period. He retired at the ripe age of 26 after a swimming accident in which a Bull Shark bit his left calf off from the knee down.he often fought middleweights because lightweights were afraid to step in the ring with him

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

@@capitalgains4194 godamn I miss roger RIP

[@princejohn6560]

Great documentary about one of my favourite fighters from the 80s. Should have been given the decision against Camacho but conversely I do recall that most people thought he had lost to Howard Davis.

[@marycaballero8604]

These cats were tough as they come...! wow.Nice Boxingmentary Rich😄 keep up the great work!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Mary, will do.

[@lordburlap4514]

The Chavez fight ruined him.

[@serenityinside1]

Great work rich as usual. I remember reading of his death in the British boxing publication’ boxing news’ , and being both shocked and saddened. Under appreciated fighter I feel overshadowed by the great JCC especially. A skilful warrior who just couldn’t sadly get his demons u see control. RIP chapo - you were great. 😞

[@serenityinside1]

* u see = under. 🙄

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yes, Rosario would have been competitive in any era.

[@gordonferrar7782]

That's were I read it as well when I was just getting in to boxing proper. They did a really moving peice in the quality Boxing monthly as well. Boxing is littered with these sad cases I think there's a loneliness to some of the best boxers stands to reason as you can't rely on team mates and they spend hours and hours perfecting their craft.

[@jerrychetty2524]

Thank you for this fantastic documentary Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Jerry.

[@JoseRodriguez-bt2vc]

Una pena que se decidiera por las drogas con tanto talento, QDEP, una leyenda Boricua 🇵🇷❤️👍

[@nadiacerrone2024]

El Chapo great fighter. R.I.P.

[@marckelly3573]

Another amazing story, with another very very sad ending.... What a fighter 🥊......

[@onenesswithJesus]

to watch El Chapo is Always a Real treat he had the beautiful Boxing Style of all times the way he move to punch was perfect and the leg work was like seen a ballerina in the nut cracker.

[@eggy418ful]

Rosario could have been the best ever lightweight in boxing history, but drugs & alcohol took him to the grave!😥

[@DONTOURAGETV]

The Little Island of Puerto Rico has produced almost up to 70 World Champions in Boxing … think about that

[@efrainamezcua7594]

The ending fucking got me. Fuckin tragic ending to a legend. Rest in piece Prodigy of the the Proud PUERTO RICANS.

[@Surfmus]

I saw him panhandling in Sabana Seca, P.R.

[@MichaelJones-bd7kj]

That look Richard Steele gives Rosario after the Chavez fight is just, I have no words

[@mdk9000]

What a fighter. RIP. He caught Chavez with that right though...clean in the face even though he was getting swarmed in the corner...

[@jmorales42081]

he was a bit past his prime when he fought chavez, and chavez was at his best

[@RUDEMASTER]

But Chavez can always take a good punch so it wouldn't matter whether he was in his prime or not

[@hybrideclectic]

@@RUDEMASTER Not with Randall

[@RUDEMASTER]

@@hybrideclectic Yeah but you're forgetting he didn't knock him out he still took it he still went the distance I know that you must have seen the 3rd fight right? they had a 3rd fight

[@hybrideclectic]

@@RUDEMASTERChávez rajon with Oscar he can’t continue in 1-2 fights and Randall got robbed in #2 cause rajon got a lil cut and got protected.Chapo never gave up in the corner like rajon who was getting rubs from 5 mens at 1 time He will be remembered as la mujer de Oscar y Frankie

[@nickbeef4824]

Beautiful fighter to watch.

[@mr.mendez9378]

Great documentary as usual. I didn’t even know he passed. Thanks for the memories.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ericrecano8557]

This is a really great channel. The long time boxing fans will really appreciate the work you’ve done your doing here on the on the lesser known and perhaps under appreciate warriors of the sport. Along with this one on El Chapo on had already watched the one on John Mugabi and Pipino Cuevas. Rosario was robbed against Camacho (rip Macho). I believe that after his fight with a Rosario Hector became a very ‘safety 1st’ type of fighter. His war with Chavez was the 1st time I saw JC Superstar fight and it was beautiful brutality-unbelievable fight! Excellent stuff ur putting out. Thank you! Excellent work

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Eric.

[@curtismcneil8695]

Such a sad ending to what was a once promising career. I will always remember his fights with Ramirez and Camacho. He lost the decision against Camacho but he won the fight. RIP Edwin.

[@heckeepagan2012]

Chapo!!!!!!😃😃😃 mike tyson loved seeing chapo fight. Both were with don king.

[@franklucas5885]

Wow..amazing story learned from this.

[@Wr3stt]

El Chapo was my Uncle, he married my dads sister and they had four kids together. I heard so many stories about him growing up.

[@almodovar251]

Great documentary. Thanks!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thewisetzar5363]

He changed Camacho forever and made him into a safety first fighter

[@johnnybiggunz1141]

I agree with you 💯%. I was a big Camacho, fan also . I truly believe Rosario, won that fight and Camacho, became a runner and a boring fighter after their fight.

[@vitaboxing]

Nice documentary. You gained a subscriber. I was wondering if you could make a Esteban De Jesús one?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Vita. I'll definitely put Dejesus on the to do list.

[@char-lee212]

@@RichtheFightHistorian There's a guy on Instagram named Vita Boxing he also knows DeJesus' son. They can give really good info and details probably

[@holli267]

YES PLEASE DO

[@borisaoco44]

Edwin gracias por poner a 🇵🇷💪 en alto👍 en el boxeo 🥊🥊Campeon E.P.D 🙏✝️☹

[@jorgerivera5480]

Te nos fuistes muy pronto Campeon. Muchos lloramos tu partida, gallardo guerrero. QEPD..

[@wajabi]

Todavía lloramos, el era un hombre humilde, sencillo y muy respetuoso. Su vida personal era otra cosa, lamentamos siempre su partida tan repentina y a manos de la maldita droga

[@mozfonky]

on my top ten hardest punchers list.

[@zackrida5452]

Notification gang ! thanks man

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Zack.

[@BobGeis]

Tragic story, beautifully told. Well done.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Bob.

[@javila6341]

New to your channel...Thank you for this Great Documentary about El Chapo Rosario..one of our Great Boxeadores of our Isla del Encanto Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Very proud of my race and of el Chapo

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, J Avila, welcome to the channel.

[@christopherbellore3511]

You did another excellent profile about a 4 time boxing world champion. Thanks, Rich 👍 🙏☝✝🕊🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Christopher.