Born in the rough streets of Venezuela, Valero was considered an outcast by children his age, as fights became more frequent. Eventually, this character was brought to the world of boxing at the age of 12.
He was a big hitter, beating people who had never tried the field, finishing with an 86-6 record and 57 strikeouts. National Amateur Champion three years in a row; his endurance, strength and power, he is a special hero, a natural monster if you will. Most boxing coaches from Venezuela are impressed with the young man’s talent and are excited about his future.
According to many, he had natural fighting skills that made him a famous boxer. He’s 5-foot-6 and 120 pounds, but with everything he’s got, it’s hard to believe he’s not a machine designed for destruction. Mikey Garcia will fight the current WBC lightweight champion (which Valero previously held). It’s not that he’s a strong fighter, but he’s knocked down his fellow fighters in the past, and he’ll keep fighting. Like a possessed person, Valero showed his desire to harm other people. His oddities include “taking away their guns” by hitting them repeatedly on the wrists, over and over again; they could not raise their hands.
“That guy has a lot of experience”
On February 5, 2001, Valero was involved in a serious motorcycle accident while not wearing a helmet. At the age of 19, he fractured his skull and underwent surgery to remove blood before his first performance. On July 9, 2002, he became a professional athlete; two minutes and a lot of hard punches to push his opponent to the corner of the ring. He defeated seventeen of his opponents after one round, and his strength, agility and ability to land multiple punches made him famous. He was the biggest fan of Venezuela in 30 years and as a result, he destroyed every champion he brought into the ring like a walking death machine. In 2004, Valero went 12-0 and seemed to be on the verge of stardom when he was signed by Golden Boy Promotions. Unfortunately, he was suspended and could no longer box in America. The idea is that you never know if you’re going to fight again and you’re going to be in trouble (especially early in his career), but for Valero. You wouldn’t expect a suspended person to go to the gym and train every day. He will not stop. He had what it takes to become a superstar in the sport and by 2009 he was competing not only in the United States but elsewhere.
In 2006, Valero faced Vincent Mosquera in Panama City for his first world title, the WBA super featherweight belt. The previous fight was the first time he had gone in one round, and this was the first time he had gone in two rounds… The world title fight will feature Valero pure anger against his first opponent to begin with, and his first. the opponent won’t give up, knocking him down in the process, followed by two in the first round. Mosquera showed strength and determination to get up and keep fighting, as did Valero after being knocked out in the third round. Round after round, Valero pummeled his opponent until the tenth round, until the stoppage.
“Strong, fast and explosive”
Valero is one of the most dangerous men in boxing, but it doesn’t stop there. He defended his featherweight crown four times before challenging for the WBC lightweight title. During this period, he maintained a 100% knockout rate and attracted the attention of many famous boxing stars. Freddie Roach invites Valero to a boxing match with rising star Manny Pacquiao. The record of the boxing match was not released, but it was a different story in 2004 when Valero boxed Erik Morales. Valero opened with a big shot that broke Morales’ nose, and the Venezuelan’s sharp and dynamic finish began to show his strength but was still present. We can only guess what happened between Manny and Edwin’s boxing match, but most agree that it was a competitive, explosive match.
“He likes being in the ring, that’s the difference”
Perhaps because he wanted to be there, his goal was always to defeat his opponents, which was his main attribute. No boxer really shows that kind of drive, even in a boxing match – it’s a learning curve for the sport, and Valero hurts his opponents, hitting them with punches and legs. He gained weight to better face the challenge. The fight with Antonio Pitaroya showed how much Valero has learned in this phase, and it is easy to defeat international opponents. The fight lasted 3 minutes 49 seconds before Edwin Valero became world champion in both classes. During the two rounds, a lot of blows were thrown, there was no way to fight back, the opponent was shocked and confused. Valero needs to do more testing.
February 6, 2010 was the last time Edwin Valero stepped into the squared ring against Antonio DeMarco. DeMarco defended his WBC lightweight belt, but did not fight Valero. DeMarco’s 4-foot advantage helped him for a while; keeping Valero under control and under his control during the first two periods. DeMarco obviously hit Valero with an elbow in the second round, but Valero, blood pouring from his head, didn’t see it that way. Over the next seven rounds, Valero was pummeled and able to clinch at will, until DeMarco decided to sit on the bench in the tenth round.
“He has a heart and is willing to fight anyone, anywhere.”
Valero will relinquish his lightweight title on March 10 and follow up with the super lightweight title. The tragedy was about to strike when Valero was arrested for killing his wife, and said he had found her body in his hotel room. The next day, he was found hanging with his own clothes in his room. It was a tragic end for a boxer who had become stronger.
There are many mysteries surrounding the life and death of Edwin Valero. His wife was accused of several assaults before his death. His wife suffered from scratches and bruises, and six months of mental rehabilitation eventually cost them both. Because of his appearance in Venezuela, it is believed that many people will give him a get-out-of-jail-free card. Maybe that’s why prison officials killed Edwin Valero instead of committing suicide. “He didn’t work, they killed him,” said Jose Castillo, Valero’s manager at the time of his death.
He was reportedly involved in drugs. Friends said the symptoms of red eyes, not waking up early, being irritable and not doing well were unusual for the athlete. This is one of those situations where living within the boundaries and rules set by society is boring. Edwin Valero’s death is one of the worst stories about wasted talent.
His status as a world champion and professional boxer should not affect his performance outside the ring. His career was more than just a casual one as he made a name for himself as a friend of the president and a symbol of his country.
Edwin Valero was a good boxer, but even at his roots, he was a ruthless man. Eventually the demons caught up with him.
