Valero also had a severe motorcycle accident in February 2001 that left him with a fractured skull and required surgery to remove a blood clot. He claims he was turned down because of his strong support for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of US foreign policy in Latin America. Valero has been denied a US visa because of a drunk-driving charge in Texas. There could be many problems standing in the way of a Pacquiao-Valero fight.
“That’s the fight the world wants to see,” the Venezuelan said. Valero said he’d like a fight with Manny Pacquiao, which would force the Latin American to move up several weight categories. Valero needs three stitches afterward to close the wound. Valero picked up a gash across his forehead in the second round, which came from a DeMarco elbow that was ruled accidental. The first three or four rounds I couldn’t hit him with my jab, but then I started to connect.” “Little by little I started gaining ground. “My physical strength started to show,” Valero said. DeMarco suffered only his second career defeat against 23 wins a draw. Valero improved 27-0, with none of his bouts going the distance. When the fight ended, Valero was eight points up on the scorecards of all three judges. The Mexican was well behind on points and, though he had no obvious injuries, officials said he retired on the advice of his handlers.
MONTERREY, Mexico: Edwin Valero of Venezuela retained his WBC lightweight belt by stopping Mexico’s Antonio DeMarco in their title fight Saturday.ĭeMarco sat in his corner and declined to come out for the 10th round.
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