chief108
8th February 2010, 10:32
Unstoppable Edwin Valero (27-0) wins again by KO!!!
SOURCE (http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Boxing_19/Unstoppable_Edwin.shtml)
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NEW YORK (BASN) -- WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero kept his perfect record intact following a TKO of interim titlist Antonio DeMarco in a much hyped duel between southpaws at Monterrey Arena in Mexico last Saturday. Valero’s record improves to an unblemished 27-0, with each victory coming by way of knockout.
It was the 28 year-old Venezuelan’s second defense of the WBC 135-pound title which was aired on SHOWTIME.
Although Valero defeated another opponent by way of knockout, DeMarco (27-2-1, 17 KOs) was a very tough opponent. At 5-foot-10, DeMarco had a four-inch height advantage over Valero and use it to the best of his ability.
He simply couldn’t stream past DeMarco as he did previous opponents. The 24 year-old Mexican challenger boxed and moved very well; forcing Valero to box a more technical fight.
“This was definitely my best performance,” Valero said afterward. “I learned I have to pace myself and can’t just come out in the beginning rounds so aggressively.
Valero, more than a boxer, used his fight with DeMarco to show that he was also a very good boxer. However, there were some anxious moments in the second round after DeMarco landed a stiff left elbow that left a lengthy gash on the right side of Valero’s head.
SOURCE (http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Boxing_19/Unstoppable_Edwin.shtml)
http://blackathlete.net/artman2/uploads/1/Edwin_Valero.jpg
NEW YORK (BASN) -- WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero kept his perfect record intact following a TKO of interim titlist Antonio DeMarco in a much hyped duel between southpaws at Monterrey Arena in Mexico last Saturday. Valero’s record improves to an unblemished 27-0, with each victory coming by way of knockout.
It was the 28 year-old Venezuelan’s second defense of the WBC 135-pound title which was aired on SHOWTIME.
Although Valero defeated another opponent by way of knockout, DeMarco (27-2-1, 17 KOs) was a very tough opponent. At 5-foot-10, DeMarco had a four-inch height advantage over Valero and use it to the best of his ability.
He simply couldn’t stream past DeMarco as he did previous opponents. The 24 year-old Mexican challenger boxed and moved very well; forcing Valero to box a more technical fight.
“This was definitely my best performance,” Valero said afterward. “I learned I have to pace myself and can’t just come out in the beginning rounds so aggressively.
Valero, more than a boxer, used his fight with DeMarco to show that he was also a very good boxer. However, there were some anxious moments in the second round after DeMarco landed a stiff left elbow that left a lengthy gash on the right side of Valero’s head.