Juan de la Rosa
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Juan Pedro de La Rosa is a professional Mexican
boxer and is Brother to Top Welterweight boxer, Mexican James de La Rosa
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and his mother is a Texas native, she is the aunt of Boxer Rashad Ganaway
. Juan wears a lanyard with his grandfather's picture on it around his neck immediately before and after every fight. His Mexican Grandpa was a very influential person in Juan's life.
in the second to last First Round fight. This bout of Youth versus Experience and was won by the young Mexican. Juan later drew criticism for allowing himself to be withdrawn from the competition with apparently minor injuries. His withdrawal left room for Ahmed Khaddour
to strut his way back into the show.
Since starring on the Contender, de La Rosa's promise has somewhat diminished. Although he has continued to fight, his two losses to Mikel Williams have led some to question whether he has been a protected fighter. De La Rosa lost to Mexican
veteran Fernando Vela via split decision at the Casa De Amistad in Harlingen, Texas
in March 2008.
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
boxer and is Brother to Top Welterweight boxer, Mexican James de La Rosa
James de la Rosa
James Micheal De La Rosa is a Mexican Welterweight boxer and is the brother of Light Middleweight boxer Juan De la Rosa...
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Early life
De La Rosa's father is a MexicanMexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
and his mother is a Texas native, she is the aunt of Boxer Rashad Ganaway
Rashad Ganaway
Rashad Ganaway is an American boxer in the Lightweight division.-Pro career:He is the Cousin of Mexican boxers James de La Rosa and Juan de la Rosa, through their mothers side. On July 17, 2010 Rashad will be fighting Steve Mincks in Arkansas.-External links:...
. Juan wears a lanyard with his grandfather's picture on it around his neck immediately before and after every fight. His Mexican Grandpa was a very influential person in Juan's life.
The Contender
He was the youngest contestant on reality TV show The Contender at the age of 18 years old. On the show, he was placed on the "East Coast" team and fought Tarick SalmaciTarick Salmaci
Tarick Salmaci is a boxer of Lebanese decent. Born and raised in Detroit, Mi. Began his boxing career at age of 8. Had phenomenal amateur career with record of 136-12. Olympic Trials finalist. Raised And learned to fight at the Kronk gym in Detroit. Tarick engaged in many gym wars as an amateur at...
in the second to last First Round fight. This bout of Youth versus Experience and was won by the young Mexican. Juan later drew criticism for allowing himself to be withdrawn from the competition with apparently minor injuries. His withdrawal left room for Ahmed Khaddour
Ahmed Khaddour
Ahmed "Babyface" Khaddour is a professional boxer.-Personal life:Originally Lebanese, he grew up in Denmark and now lives in the United States - his multi-cultural background has contributed to him being able to speak five languages.-Boxing career:Khaddour started his career in Europe, fighting in...
to strut his way back into the show.
Since starring on the Contender, de La Rosa's promise has somewhat diminished. Although he has continued to fight, his two losses to Mikel Williams have led some to question whether he has been a protected fighter. De La Rosa lost to Mexican
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
veteran Fernando Vela via split decision at the Casa De Amistad in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen is a city in Cameron County in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas, United States, about from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The city covers more than , and is the second largest city in Cameron County and the sixth largest in the Rio Grande Valley...
in March 2008.