How much do you really know about Edwin Valero? Enough for an informed opinion? Pt. 1

Well, from a financial/business viewpoint, Ed needs a few notable opponents to build his rep in the states. From a fight fan perspective, it would be an awesome fight to see. Two, fast, very powerful southpaws. I don't see how it could last real long, but even just a few rounds between the two would be something amazing to see in my opinion.

There are still questions if Valero's power will continue against top opponents. Maybe it still won't be KO's in the first round, but his power looks for real to me, and he's got it in both hands like Pac-man. There seems to actually be quite a few similarities between them really.

 

Even against Pitalua, he much more controlled compared to previous fights. He worked the jab, kept the right distance and basically invited Pitalua in, which gave him the opportunity to land an excellent counter. He only had two week or so with Alcazar before that fight. I expect him to keep looking better. What you're saying about his opposition his true and I don't think he will try anything nearly as wild against better fighters.

 

I would think there's a fairly good chance. I would expect Arum to really push for Edwin to get his Nevada license in time to fight on that card. That would be great exposure for him. I hope it gets done very soon.

 

If he was hurt a little, that's one thing, but no it did not seem like an actual KD the way it happened. I was just pointing out a lot of his detractors act as if it means he does have a bad chin. He got hit with quite a few flush shots in that fight that did not seem to bother him.

Like I said, when he was getting bonuses for 1 round KO's he got away from utilizing his boxing ability. I think he will look more like the Valero we've seen in some of those sessions as his opposition gets better and he has more time with Alcazar.

 

I would dispute those claims. Your attempts to attract attention have gotten old long ago. People here know what you're about at this point. That is all.

 

Keeping his hands low is not always bad. He looked to be inviting Pitalua in but still kept the proper distance and it worked when he landed the counter-right hook off his back foot. Like I said, he only had 2 weeks or so with Alcazar before the Pitalua fight. He also controlled Pitalua with the jab. Everyone eventually fights someone who can deal with their power. That will not be surprising.