Juan de la Rosa

Juan Pedro de la Rosa (born August 7, 1986) is a Mexican professional boxer.

His paternal grandfather played a pivotal role in his formative years and, as a tribute, De la Rosa wears his portrait in a lanyard around his neck just before and after every fight.

Juan later drew criticism for allowing himself to be withdrawn from the competition with apparently minor injuries.

De la Rosa lost to Mexican veteran Fernando Vela via split decision at the Casa de Amistad in Harlingen, Texas in March 2008, returned a year later to defeat a solid journeyman Guadalupe Martínez.

On November 2, 2013 De la Rosa finally made his return to the ring, after more than 4 1/2 years away from competition, in the co-main event at State Farm Arena, Hildalgo Texas.