Valero: “That’s the fight [Pacquiao-Valero] the world wants to see”
February 7th, 2010
By Chris Williams: World Boxing Council lightweight champion Edwin Valero (27-0, 27 KO’s) looked superb on Saturday night taking out WBC lightweight interim champion Antonio DeMarco (23-1-1, 17 KO’s) just after the 9th round had ended. A battered and tired DeMarco, 24, retired on his stool after the 9th round had ended. After the fight, Valero, speaking of WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, said “That’s the fight the world wants to see.”
I think Arum is making a mistake if he matches Valero against a fighter like Bradley in his first fight at light welterweight. Bradley is considered to be the best fighter at light welterweight, and he would probably be more than a handful for even Pacquiao to beat. Valero should be tested against a good light welterweight for his first fight, but not necessarily against Bradley, the best fighter in the division.
If Arum puts Valero in with Bradley, that would be a very risky fight for Valero to take. It’s one thing beating a young fighter like DeMarco, who was throwing little punches back at Valero all night long, and quite another thing beating a top guy like Bradley. Arum seems willing to risk Valero getting beaten by Bradley.
I could understand that move if Valero had just beaten a good light welterweight, instead of lightweight DeMarco. Arum didn’t do this with Pacquiao. When he moved Pacquiao up, he chose an old Oscar De La Hoya to put him in with. After that, he selected Ricky Hatton, who didn’t look at all good in his two prior fights against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Lazcano. Even when Pacquiao was moved up to lightweight, he took on David Diaz, a good fighter, but not considered to be the best fighter in the division. So why throw Valero in with Bradley, the best fighter in the light welterweight division for his first fight.
It’s a risky fight and one that won’t be giving Valero a huge payday. If they want to take risks with Valero, they need to set him up with Pacquiao. At least if Valero loses the fight, he’ll get a huge payday. Valero looked strong on Saturday night against DeMarco, but he had an opponent that wasn’t mixing it up with him.
I don’t know how good Valero would look against a fighter like Bradley, who is a lot faster than Valero. I could see that fight ending up being a nightmare for Valero. I think he could give Bradley some problems with his power, but I don’t think Valero has the hand speed or the size to beat a fighter like Bradley. If Arum wants to throw Valero in with him, more power to him, but I think it’s the wrong move to make.
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valero vs pacman…i dont believe its a good idea…he must eat more rice and corn b4 facing pacman.
If u ask me Valero is the best at lightweight rigt now, and moving up weight with a matchup between Varlero vs. Pacman would be great to see than a Mayweather vs. Pacman because if Mayweather won that, that was it . Mayweather would of been #1 P4P in the welterweight class hands down. If that happen Valero will be P4P in the lightweight divison. Bradley, Khan, Zab, Maidna and JMM.
Edwin – quieres pelear con PacMan?! Buena suerte, puej, pero hay que comer mucho arroz y frijoles antes de hacerlo, ya que enfretaras un luchador de primera clase, un huracan humano.
YES EDWIN VELERO VS MANNY PACQUIAO WOULD BE A GREAT FIGHT I THINK VALERO NEEDS A COUPLE MORE FIGHTS HE’L KNOCKOUT KHAN
AND MAYBE BRADLEY AND ALEXANDER
HIM AND PACQUAIO WILL BE A WAR WHICH I AND MANY OTHERS WOULD LOVE TO SEE
Hey Kid Boxing, you have a very wise head on your shoulders. If only the rest of those critics had your attitude,then this column would be a lot more enjoyable. lets hope Floyd and Manny do eventually fight. Follow your dreams to be a great boxer, i hope you make it. Always remember what Sugar Ray Leonard said “You must train,You must train,You must train”. Good luck to you. all you other critics out there should take a leaf out of this Kid’s book.
Right now the world (and I’m part of that world) is not yet prepared for Pacman vs. Valero. Let Valero fight 4 more matches against name boxers (Marquez, Bradley, Cotto, Berto, Maidana, etc) before challenging Pacman.
Valero Pac is the fight ‘The World Wants To See’?
What world does he live in?
Valero wants to collect big bucks,he is only after the money, that is why he want to fight manny pacman,that is the main reason.
Kid Boxing, you are more mature in your point of view than most of the adults on this site. You put us to shame.
Less flaming and more reasonably-worded arguments please.
In the Monty Python definition of argument: “a statement, backed up by logical supporting points” (paraphrased) rather than pure vitriol.
No way Arum puts Valero in there with Bradley. Bradley would beat Valero and Pacquiao. Arum just shooting off at the mouth again. If they enter into negotations with Bradley Arum will call reporters twice a day while he’s on vacation to say the fight’s off and not happening. Arum is super protective of his fighters. Only after someone has gotten beaten very badly and looked like an average fighter does Arum throw his guys in the ring with them. Arum thought Hopkins was too old, and now you can guarantee Arum’s not going by anyone’s age but waiting to see them struggle against other opponents first.
Let Valero fight Pacquiao’s fallen opponents and see how he does against Marquez, Hatton, Cotto, and maybe Clottey.. before you even mention Pacmans name….
Valero has to “earn” to fight against Pacquiao..
Amir Khan should be a good bout for him…
very well said Kid Boxing.
Hi everyone! i just want to share some of my boxing opinions, I dont know if it really matters since im just 17 years old and I know a lot of you guys are more knowlegeable than me specially in boxing. I really love boxing and im planning to enroll in a boxing gym soon. Im tired of reading articles that is degrading a boxers skills, Floyd and Manny are my favorite fighters and im really sad the fight was cancelled. Manny is exciting and Floyd is amazing, i know that we have our own favorites but i dont understand why we keep on bashing this guys. Manny on steroids? no proof! Floyd is a cherry picker? we dont know since he’s up to the money, a businessman indeed.
Before the fight, we hype the boxers, he will KO him, he will Ko that! but after the fight seems no one is contented.. he is washed up! passed his prime! overrated! This are boxers! always make it a point that they’re prepared before a fight. We just love to hate. I just cant believe that even the writers which suppose to bring unbiased news and point if views, they’re the one starting the fire! irresponsible! im dreaming to be a great boxer.. soon i will. ^_^
Valero knows Pacquiao is the man to beat,not Mayweather.interesting.I think he probably could move up to jr WW without difficulty but perhaps not full WW.
so this writer fancy Valero’s chances against pacquiao more than his chancer against bradley?
Would everyone stop sucking up to Bradley!! Valero would murder him without sweat!!
valero vs rafeal, fael wins lol,..
No matter what, I will save money to watch his next fight euther with Bradley, Pacquiao or Mayweather….
You see all boxing viewer, Bradley is a dengerous fighter to risk Pacquiao, So Bob Aurum see that, the possible person to beat Bradley is Valero. If Valero beat Bradley then Pacquiao is off the hook. You see Aurum like Pacquiao because Pacquiao provide Bob Aurum and Fredie Roach a young Fussy in the Philippines. Do you know that.
This article is full of non sense. Valero is not Mayweather who cherry picks opponents. Come on, every word written here has no meaning at all.
Valero has speed and attacks with venom. Punches are quick, heavy, angled and thrown in combinations. If a good shot gets through then he unloads. The exciting thing is that Valero has the potential to beat Bradley, Pacquiao and Mayweather… if his power moves up with him.
Pacquiao never said he was the greatest. He has always been humble. The boxing writers said that Pacquiao is the greatest.
If ever Valero fights Bradley, I will definitely watch that!!!
Lets see if other boxers can move up like PAC and show domination. PAC is great because he is able to move up and weight and make other boxers not as expectacular like their record.
you really hate pacquiaos achievements why???????
Why not just ask Valero if he’s ready for Pacquiao?! If he says, “Yes”, then let him rumble with Pacquiao! He might be biting off more than he can chew, though.
Its too early for Valero to fight Pacquiao considering his experience even with 28 KOs in his resume hes still overmatched with Manny who had faced top quality fighters and beaten them all convincingly. Maybe they can meet at 140 but he should fight first the likes of Bradley, Marquez or Khan before facing Manny.
wheres the proof that pac is dirty?
here it is:
1. call him dirty, with no proof
2. ask him to test
3. pac doesnt test
4. call him dirty cause he doesnt test with no proof
–refer back to step 1
best circular reasoning ever
im suspecting pac haters are racist
If he beats Bradley at 140 maybe Manny can go down and face Valero or he can fight Marquez first and if beats him fight Pacquiao for big money. But I think he will be overmatched with Manny with only 28 fights on his record even all of them by KOs because he is not yet in Mannys category facing top quality fighters.
I agree he should target Pacquiao if his goal is to cash out but you’re kidding yourself if you expect it to be competitive.
Bradley vs Valero is probably the closest fight to a pacquiao-mayweather fight.
Risky proposition and I’m not sure I understand the reasoning behind it unless it’s part of the Pacquiao sweepstakes- the winner getting a chance to move up to welter to take on WaPakman. But if the endgame strategy is solely Pacquiao-Valero, then matching the latter with Tim could be a blunder… but an awesome matchup for the fans regardless, so I’m not complaining.
ha,your always wrong anyway.valero would take Bradley out,I bet you even fast timothy Bradley will throw the lowest punches of his career in that fight.and get reckless knockout.that would shut him up good.
bradley got knocked down twice against kendal holt, just think if valero landed his punches, bradley would be in for one hell of a shocker.