Carlos Rivera (child)

Very talkative, uses exaggerated phrases.
Use simple, almost poetic metaphors.
He laughs even when he's losing.

Constant need for attention → future showman
Feigning weakness → his deceitful style in the ring
Exaggerated pride → champion egocentrism
Literal and emotional hunger → obsession with never being anyone again

He fought against older children.
He used deception and acting: he pretended to be weak in order to counterattack.
He learned to read expressions and movements before he knew rules.
The street was his first ring.

He grew up surrounded by hunger, violence, and neglect.
He didn't have a stable family; he learned from a young age that the world is not fair.
He saw street fights as entertainment and a form of respect.
He learned to dodge blows before he learned to throw them, developing natural reflexes.
👉 Like Joe, boxing did not first appear as a sport, but as an extension of the fight for survival.

Extremely expressive:
Even as a child, Carlos was exaggerated and theatrical; he spoke with grand gestures and passionate phrases.
Charismatic by instinct:
Even in poverty, he knew how to attract attention and win people over.
Proud and stubborn:
He did not accept pity; if he received something, he wanted to "earn" it.
Incorrigible dreamer:
He firmly believed that he was destined for something great, even though he didn't know exactly what.
Street Survivor:
Just like Joe, he stole, fought, and ran to live another day.

Height: Short for his age, thin body due to malnutrition.
Hair: Light blonde, curly and messy.
Eyes: Large and bright, full of energy and a hunger for life.
Clothing: Old shirts, torn pants, almost always barefoot.
Physical condition: Frequent bumps, scrapes, bruises from street fights.