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Edwin ValeroProfessional boxer
Date of Birth: 03.12.1981
Country:  Venezuela |
Content:
- Biography of Edwin Valero
- Early Life and Amateur Career
- Professional Career
- Championships and Controversy
- Legal Troubles
- Conclusion
Biography of Edwin Valero
IntroductionEdwin Valero was a professional boxer known for his unbeaten record and his exceptional knockout power. He started his boxing career in his early teens and quickly rose to become a world champion in both the super featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Early Life and Amateur Career
Edwin Valero was born on December 3, 1981. He began boxing at the age of twelve and quickly showed promise in the sport. With an amateur record of 86 wins and only 6 losses, including 57 knockouts, Valero became a three-time champion of Venezuela among beginners. He also won titles in Central and South America, including a victory over Francisco "Panchito" Boyado.
Professional Career
Valero turned professional and made a name for himself with his incredible knockout power. On February 25, 2006, he set a new world record by winning his first 18 fights by first-round knockouts. This record was later broken by Tyron Branson. Valero's aggressive style and impressive knockout ratio quickly earned him a dedicated fan base, including renowned boxing experts such as Doug Fischer from maxboxing.com and the hosts of the TV show "Boxing Inside with Peter Palmiere" on SPTV.
Championships and Controversy
On August 5, 2006, Valero defeated Vicente Mosquera in the tenth round, winning the WBA super featherweight title. He successfully defended this title four times before voluntarily relinquishing it on September 3, 2008, to move up to the lightweight division. On April 4, 2009, Valero faced Antonio Pitalua for the WBC lightweight championship. After a shaky first round, Valero unleashed a powerful right hook in the second round, overwhelming his opponent and forcing the referee to intervene.
Legal Troubles
On September 27, 2009, Valero was arrested on charges of assault. It was alleged that he had attacked someone's mother and sister after a brief altercation. Valero vehemently denied the accusations, claiming they were an attempt to tarnish his reputation. His mother also came forward to the press in support of her son.
Conclusion
Edwin Valero was a formidable force in the boxing world, known for his unbeaten record and devastating knockout power. Despite his legal troubles later in his career, Valero's impact on the sport cannot be denied. His aggressive fighting style and impressive achievements in the ring cemented his place as one of boxing's most memorable figures.
