Pacquiao is an all-time great and the relatively untested Valero would have justifiably been a decided underdog had he ever met the “Fighting Pride of the Philippines.”. Yet Valero goes in, counts the number and goes from 20 to 21 in the matter of a minute and some change. By Ronnie Nathanielsz. If Valero vs. Pacquiao does happen, it will likely take place in 2011 because of Pacquiao’s schedule of fights. Insult to injury: Harrowing trip home for Wolverines. Chauvin trial opens with 9-minute video of Floyd's death. 1/16/2007 After posting a record of 11-0 (11 first round knockouts) in the United States, Valero ran into trouble. Valero began boxing at the ripe young age of 12 years old and dove head first into a seriously brutal amateur record. "In my matches, I focus on winning, but I'm not going for knockouts," said Valero. Enter Edwin Valero (27-0, 27 KOs) Like the Pac Man, Valero has a high knockout percentage, has a "69-inch reach (actually two inches longer than Pacquiao's), has extremely fast hands, is … After much success in Japan and an impressive record of 23 wins, all by knockouts and 20 of them in the first round, rumors started circulating last year that Valero is up for Pacquiao. Can Valero shock the world in one more first round? Edwin Valero. Valero has scored the knockout 20 times in the first round. " A dream fight with Manny Pacquiao does seem a bit farfetched, but people have to understand that Valero is special, real special. Boxing Articles, Vague Thoughts From A Fan Of Neither Fighter. I see in Edwin Valero today what I saw in Manny Pacquiao back in … Former WBC lightweight champion “El Terminator” Edwin Valero committed suicide approximately one year ago in his prison cell, a day after he was accused of murdering his wife. He has ability and stamina along with that monster point. I have been guilty of doing the same thing; "Oh yeah? So, I want to go ahead, coin my good man Jim Lampley and break out the ol' cliche "This fight is incredible, a monumental occasion, my god what a great fight. Since moving to Tokyo, Japan, where he lives with his wife and children, Edwin Valero is currently undefeated with a record of 21 wins with 21 knockouts. He was arrested the following morning. So, maybe there is more to the man than just a bunch of first round knockouts. Sadly, fight fans will never find that out. “Valero was not considered great because he never fought the best fighter’s out there. Will Valero get careless looking for the knockout and get sparked himself? Valero was brought in as a sparring partner to help De La Hoya prepare for Manny Pacquiao. “Valero hit so hard, he absolutely could have beaten Pacquiao on any given night,” said promoter Rich Cappiello from Brockton. One is the contender, the other the champ. mucho se ha dicho de esta d q pacquiao ganaria por q valero no ha enfrentado rivales de nivel pero observen el record valero no es casualidad ese record ni por q ha enfrentado a pobres boxeadores...!! Due to a volatile evildoer, two people are dead, numerous lives have been forever altered and questions, rather than answers, will always remain. Only time will tell, but it sure is fun to wonder and predict. Prior to turning pro, on Feb 5, 2001, Valero was in a severe motorcycle accident in which he fractured his skull and had to undergo surgery to remove a blood clot. In Venezuela, he was the amateur champion three years in a row, besting prospect and future hopeful, Francisco Bojado. His history is all laid out on the table while Edwin "Dynamite" Valero is still a bit of an unknown phenomenon. Valero could help carry the sport of boxing when Pacquiao retires, he has the same qualities Manny has, they both are aggressive, hungry, action packed, southpaw power punchers who always put on the most exciting fights. They often reach a fever temperature so high that the mercury boils, the tea kettle whistles and we the fans are forced in the end to endure twelve rounds of purely boring posing matches. "Mosley has quick hands, he will press the fight, and he is a legit welterweight who has fought real champions. Boxing Perspective: Criticism Towards Canelo Alvarez, Benavidez and Uzcategui for Aug WBC 168-lb title eliminator, Gary Lockett breaks down the Andrade Williams fight, Make It Or Die Trying - The Frank Warren Story - BT Sport. You guys think he would’ve been found out if he fought fighters of higher opposition if his career continued? In 1906, Young Otto set a record when he won 16 straight boxing matches by first round knockout. But, he’s no Pacquiao.". Most of Erik Morales TKO's are scored between the sixth through tenth rounds, when in top form. There are all types of things that factor into making these earth shaking, nation riling explosions but in the end it is simply the two combatants. Outside of those two is the general consensus that the champ is going to be the winner, that the contender is just a step below the champ. Later, Valero claimed that his Venezuelan doctor cleared him to fight on Jan 17, 2002 and he then turned pro that July, scoring a first round KO. Instead, Valero will pathetically now always be recalled as a wife-beater who eventually descended into a cold-blooded killer. Gracias por haberte suscrito, y formar parte de esta comunidad boxística con tus comentarios, likes, shares, etc. i seriously think he needs more top draw fights to get in the ring with pacquiao. Still, if Valero hadn’t self-destructed he would have had the very definition of “a puncher’s chance” to knock the Filipino superstar onto Queer Street in a battle. Edwin Valero vs Manny Pacquiao ? Personally, in my opinion, as limited as Valero is on boxing skills, Pacquiao’s aren’t that much better. He will not be allowed to fight in the United States until he clears his medical tests with a state athletic commission. Here's why; Pac has been in with the current top Mexican fighters of the world. Published Mon Jun 30, 2008, 12:00 AM EDT. i'd like to see him against someone like Maidana who has a similar knockout ratio. Many fight fans pick apart a fighters record and Valero's is under much scrutiny. 20 fights! Remember … "Styles make fights," said Roger "Pit" Perron, 73, a longtime trainer from Brockton who now works with Mike and Rich Cappiello at their gym, Cappiello Brothers Boxing and Training. His history is all laid out on the table while Edwin "Dynamite" Valero is still a bit of an unknown phenomenon. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Federal Police Chief Wilmer Flores told reporters “El Terminator” used his clothes to hang himself at a police lockup in North Central Carabobo State and he was officially pronounced on April 19. Very rarely do we have fights that after all the sneak peeks and interviews, in which they start to simmer, boil, and then explode at press conferences do they ever meet up to the hype. This very well may be one of those situations. I'd have to pick Pacquiao by a 12 round unanimous decision. Edwin Valero (3 December 1981 – 19 April 2010) was a Venezuelan professional boxer who … That record stands at 86 wins, 6 losses and 45 knockouts. Valero Wants Marquez At Lightweight secondsout.com Edwin Valero, 24-0-(24), is preparing himself for his next bout on April 4, when he faces the experienced Antonio Pitalúa, 46-3 … Valero’s manic, ferocious and aggressive nature in the squared circle were actually somewhat reminiscent of Boxing Hall of Famer Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran (103-16, 70 KOs). A dream fight with Manny Pacquiao does seem a bit farfetched, but people have to understand that Valero is special, real special. Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KOs) has ridiculously agreed to fight former three-division champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley May 7 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. SPORT TV ONLINEEdwin Valero (3 December 1981 – 19 April 2010) was a Venezuelan professional boxer who competed from 2002 to 2010. Anyone? Edwin Valero has no chance against Manny Pacquiao and never will. Nike denies involvement with Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes' Edwin Valero won 18 straight fights in the first round. “El Terminator” also had a hazardous propensity to keep his chin elevated and his rambunctious, brawling approach would have left him vulnerable against an utter ring tactician like Pacquiao. Pacquiao has a wealth of experience, has fought at the highest level for many years and Valero is still considered as being relatively untested. Pacquiao’s TKO's range between the third and sixth when in top form. I was one of Valero’s biggest fans; I wrote an article suggesting Manny Pacquiao give Edwin Valero a chance to fight him. 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Manny Pacquiao is a victor both inside and outside of the squared circle. Let's talk about that. Valero also took the Central and South American Championships by storm, beating all who stood in his way. Now really, stop and think about that. Very rarely are the roles reversed. In January 2004, he failed an MRI in New York and thus was not allowed to fight in the United States, although he continues to battle outside the country. Valero is better then Manny Pacquiao was at the similar stage of their career. After Valero battered Mexico’s Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1, 17 KOs) to win a ninth-round TKO in February in Monterrey, his name was mentioned as a potential future opponent for Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao. Undefeated Prospect Kendo “Tremendo” Training Camp Quotes: WBC Champion Deontay Wilder Announces First “Fight For Peace”, 36 vs. 28: The Third Alvarez vs. Golovkin Fight Has To Happen Now, Manny Pacquaio Wants Fight Against Vasyl Lomachenko. Not bad. But at the same time he is 28 where as Manny was around 21 or 22 at that stage … With all his new found fame and inferno of a record, one has to wonder if Pacquiao is either shaking in his boots, relishing the challenger, or if Valero is an unknown afterthought to the Destroyer. In 2006, Valero broke a boxing record which stood for 100 years. He's primarily destroyed two and eked out a win over another, whom he dropped three times in the first round and then got outboxed by, Now that's the pessimist in me. But against whom? another good opponent would be Devon Alexander... what do you think? para mi valero tiene con q ganarle a pacquiao tiene tremenda pegada para mi la mejor zurda y en el momento cuando agarre pacquiao lo destrozaria..!! He had to deal with knocking him out in the tenth. The Filipino boxer was surprised and … The main questions that need be answered are: Is Pac afraid of Valero? Venezuelan authorities revealed Valero (27-0, 27 KOs) admitted that he killed his wife, Jennifer Viera, in a hotel on Saturday, April 18, 2010. Valero badly needed to enhance his jabbing proficiency and it was going to be imperative that he learned to become a more disciplined prizefighter. Edwin Valero of Venezuela has been chasing a fight with Filipino boxing king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for a long time now and with the failure to come to an agreement on drug testing procedures for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight, Valero would be a great option to replace Mayweather. Valero will need to get licensed in the U.S. first then compete against someone who will catch Pacquiao's eye and finally see that he needs to fight Valero. Strictly due to his name recognition, Mosley (46-6-1-1, 39 KOs) was selected as the opponent for Pacquiao over more qualified boxers like lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KOs) and welterweight titlist Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KOs). The novel on Pac continues to turn into an Epic. He was 28 years old. get inside and unleash a Blitz Creek that the 24 year-old have has never seen and we. Valero never accomplished enough as a boxer prior to his demise to be genuinely compared to an icon like Duran. A fighter has a responsibility to avoid violence outside of the ring. The funny thing is that tensions seem higher between fans than they are between the fighters. There is a distinct possibility that Valero would be scrapping Pacquiao next month instead of Mosley if he weren’t a homicidal, and suicidal, maniac. I wanted to see Valero vs. Pacquiao, two warriors going at it, toe-to-toe, not Valero beating on his poor defenseless wife and sending her to a hospital. Manny Pacquiao vs. Edwin Valero Deal is Close, Says Arum. The only smudge on his sparkling KO record came against Vincente Mosquera. Currently, a pen stroke away we have one turning the rumor mills that could blow away an atom bomb. Nevertheless, Valero, a southpaw who once established a world record by winning his first 18 professional fights by opening round knockouts, had a fearsome ring presence and solid overall abilities as a prizefighter. He fights similarly if compared to an earlier manny pacquiao, but taking him on? If he was ever given a shot, he possibly could have proven his greatness.”. In March, 2006, Valero's streak was snapped in his 19th bout, when he stopped his foe in the second. The human skull is quite the durable object. Antonio Limpia y Bueno suerte gracias hijo gracias Lady Suchero me The bull Edward Valero wants to make it fast and furious from the start throw the youngster out of his comfort zone. after extending his stunning record, he is eyeing a shot against Pacman. Now, in retrospect for us fans, that won't factor too much in the grand scheme of things when trying to rationally pick a winner but it certainly would for Pacquiao. While Manny Pacquiao is the more accomplished fighter, Edwin Valero is the more brutal and determined of the two, as, once again, is the general rule of thumb with said matchups. Edwin Valero potentially could have been a formidable adversary for Manny Pacquiao later this spring. By Ronnie Nathanielsz. Valero has power in both hands, has a jab he doesn't use much and already fights from angles. Bob Arum: "Manny Pacquiao vs. Edwin Valero is a Go!" The novel on Pac continues to turn into an Epic. “Manny Pacquiao is the fight the world wants to see,” said Valero, the only fighter in the 30 years of the WBC to win every bout of his career by knockout. Have any of you out there ever knocked a man out? Published Mon Jun 30, 2008, 12:00 AM EDT. By Ronnie Nathanielsz. Michael Jarvis By Ronnie Nathanielsz. Conversely, Valero was a force in the ring that died as an absolutely disgusting loser outside of it. Conversely, Valero was a force in the ring that died as an absolutely disgusting loser outside of it. WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero (25-0, 25KOs) says that a fight with Manny Pacquiao is a lock to happen in the future. Tyson Fury: The Return Of The Gypsy King? Now stop and think about this. 21 knockouts? Edwin Valero was a boxing prodigy who, if sane, could have become one of the preeminent pound-for-pound pugilists in the sport. Is he on Pac's radar? Remember … Yes folks, Valero's proven that he can to box the duration if necessary. pero quisiera saber q opinan quien … Manny Pacquiao was on his election campaign trail Tuesday when told about the death of fellow boxer Edwin Valero. What did that tell us? While Manny Pacquiao is the more accomplished fighter, Edwin Valero is the more brutal and determined of the two, as, once again, is the general rule of thumb with said matchups. Very rarely! Pacquiao’s legacy as an iconic prizefighter is already cemented. All three of them. 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