“Could Run Red Hot or Ice Cold”: Succumbed to Aneurysm at the Early Age of 34, Fans Pay Tribute to Puerto Rican Boxing Legend on His 26th Death Anniversary

Boxing has seen countless amazing boxers enter and exit the squared circle. However, none had an impact like Edwin Rosario! Sadly, the Puerto Rican boxing legend left this world back on December 1, 1997. Yet, his contributions and skills are being celebrated to this day! On a similar note, an X (formerly Twitter) user shared a commentary clip of Rosario’s best moments inside the ring. 

Edwin “Chapo” Rosario last entered the ring a month before his demise against Harold Bennett, winning the fight. However, things took a turn for the worse when the 34-year-old boxer had an aneurysm causing his untimely death. So, in the wake of his 26th death anniversary, the boxing world and fans came together to pay tribute to “Chapo.”

The Boxing world reminisces about the good old days

Sharing the clip on X, the post read, “Former lightweight and junior welterweight titleholder Edwin “Chapo” Rosario died of an aneurysm OTD in 1997 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. He was 34. Rosario was one of the best punchers of an era, teeming with great punchers. Final record: 47-6 (40).” One user praised Edwin’s skills, suggesting he was unlucky to encounter Cesar Chavez during his prime. What’s more, the user claimed Edwin had a good chance of winning against the best lightweights of today’s era.

Another user highlighted they were a fan of Rosario back in the day.

Someone else asserted that they did not remember Mike Tyson carrying a bucket for anyone else but Rosario. The user was talking about the time Mike Tyson stood beside Edwin Rosario in his corner for Rosario’s historic bout against Julio César Chávez back in 1987.

The next user claimed Edwin could run red hot or ice cold.

One user had some unique words to pay tribute to the late boxer. 

With that out of the way, here’s what Mike Tyson thinks about Edwin’s controversial fight against Hector Camacho.

Mike Tyson settles the debate about who won the fight

Back in 1986, “Chapo” faced Hector Camacho in a fierce battle of titans. However, Edwin failed to prevail. Camacho was crowned the winner, but not without controversy. After the decision was made, many in the boxing world questioned the decision. Going as far as to suggest, Edwin won the split decision loss.

However, 36 years after that fateful night, Mike Tyson, who attended the event, has settled the debate about who won the fight. During his Hotboxin with Mike Tyson podcast, Mike boldly claimed that Rosario won the fight. “I was at that fight. Rosario won that fight. He won that fight. He won that fight,” said ‘Iron’ Mike. 

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In the wake of his 26th death anniversary, fans clamored to the tweet shared on X to pay their tribute to the legendary boxer. However, we would like to get your thoughts on the late legendary boxer. Did you know about the great “Chapo”? Did you watch any of his fights? Let us know in the comments below.

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