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The hand injury that benched Rosario and began his fall

The hand injury that benched Rosario and began his fall

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A Puerto Rican world lightweight champion injures his hand and watches everything slip away-how do you fall from that high?

The hand injury that benched Rosario and began his fall

In this episode, we follow Edwin Rosario from Barrio Candelaria to the world lightweight title and the moment his career pivots with a hand injury. The episode traces his rise, the decisions and events that shaped him, and asks what a champion does when his body starts asking for repayment.

Person: Edwin Rosario
Location: Barrio Candelaria, Toa Baja, Puerto Rican
Date: May 1, 1983
Event: WBC lightweight title win and subsequent hand injury
Trainer: Manny Siaca Sr.

- Raised in extreme poverty, Edwin was driven by his brother Papo’s death and a promise to win a world title.
- Scouted at eight by Manny Siaca Sr., he built a reputation as a devastating puncher in the amateurs and early pros.
- He turned pro and amassed 21 wins before his first title fight, 20 by knockout, signaling overwhelming power.
- On May 1, 1983, at age 20, he won the WBC lightweight title by unanimous decision and injured his hand during that fight.
- Surgery and months of inactivity followed the title win, introducing the first major physical setback of his championship career.

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