Edwin Valero
Venezuelan boxer (1981–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edwin Valero (3 December 1981 – 19 April 2010) was a Venezuelan professional boxer who competed from 2002 to 2010. He was an undefeated former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBA super featherweight title from 2006 to 2008 and the WBC lightweight title from 2009 to 2010. A southpaw known for his highly aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power, Valero remains the only champion in WBC history to win every fight in his career by knockout. In 2010, Valero died by suicide in jail after being arrested on suspicion of killing his wife.
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Born | (1981-12-03)3 December 1981 Bolero Alto, Mérida, Venezuela |
Died | 19 April 2010(2010-04-19) (aged 28) Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)[2] |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[2] |
Stance | Southpaw |
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Total fights | 27 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 27 |
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