Valero beats DeMarco into submission in Monterrey
by Scott Christ on Feb 6, 2010 11:00 PM EST
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Though he showed a ton of heart and a tremendous chin, Antonio DeMarco just didn't have enough tonight in Monterrey, quitting after nine rounds of action against WBC lightweight titlist Edwin Valero.
Valero (27-0, 27 KO) suffered an awful gash on his forehead in the second round due to an accidental elbow, which cost DeMarco a point. It was the only round of the fight I had DeMarco winning, so he even wound up even in that round. Otherwise, it was Valero's constant pressure, big left hands and ever-improving overall skill that ruled the night.
DeMarco (23-2-1, 17 KO) did not really make a bad showing for himself. At 24, he's still got a terrific future, and he probably learned plenty in this fight. And again, Valero barely budged him, and if Valero can't hurt you landing clean power shots (at least not in a major way), your chin is probably going to be good for a while.
The fight wound up being one-sided overall, but it was interesting to watch both guys operate. DeMarco just never got out of the gates offensively, while Valero simply got better as the fight went on. Eventually, DeMarco was just exhausted, and after nine rounds, they decided to stop it in his corner.
After the fight, DeMarco apologized to Valero for the elbow, and congratulated him, raising his hand when the particulars were announced by Jimmy Lennon Jr., and Valero returned the kindness by saying how much he respected DeMarco when interviewed by Steve Farhood.
In the co-feature, Carlos Abregu stayed unbeaten with a 10-round decision win over Richard Gutierrez in an action-packed fight. Both hit the canvas, Abregu in the second and Gutierrez in the third. Official scores were 98-90, 97-91 and 97-91 for Abregu. I had it a 94-94 draw, and press row on Showtime had the fight much closer than the official scores as well.
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So I'm eating crow right about now
Obviously Valero is better than I thought he was.
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Yeah. I liked Valero going in, and have been liking him more and more, but he’s gotten REALLY good. I mean really good.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 6, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
Realy, really , really good!
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 6, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
Naw. It’s all fun, mate.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 6, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
first time I got to see Valero
looking forward to seeing more of him
-Brian
by bp on Feb 7, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
The Prediction revisited
“The slow-starting DeMarco (who bears a slight resemblance to Margarito once he has his man hurt), will be caught by the fast starting Valero and hurt early and often until he no longer can take the onslaught and retires on his stool sometime in the mid rounds. Valero must be on the lookout for DeMarco’s head because Tony has been know to be reckless with that part of his body. On the other hand, “El Inca” has not been shy about using his as well, but more in retaliation than as a preeminent weapon."
Some observations:
1) Gus Johnson is the worse announcer in history. I have said this several times before.
2) Valero always fights with his mouth open, but that does not mean he is tiring. His stamina is great.
3) Valero is fast becoming a complete fighter with a vastly improved defense.
4) Valero is one of the most focused fighters I have ever seen.
5) Valero is a very humble guy with a lot of innate charisma. He is good for boxing. He is old school in that regard.
6) He has tons of heart. That gash was a bad one. BTW, why didn’t the doctor look at it? Or Cole/
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 6, 2010 11:11 PM EST reply actions
6) He has tons of heart. That gash was a bad one. BTW, why didn’t the doctor look at it? Or Cole/
With open scoring, they knew the Mexican fighter was losing. If they stop it after four, it goes to the cards. They gave him every chance.
1) Gus Johnson is the worse announcer in history. I have said this several times before.
I’ve given Gus a year. He’s awful.
2) Valero always fights with his mouth open, but that does not mean he is tiring. His stamina is great.
This fight proved his stamina to me in a lot of ways. He just got stronger and stronger and stronger and was cutting a really good pace while losing plenty of blood.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 6, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
I like Farhood just fine, but yeah, Al is the money. He carries every broadcast he’s on.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 6, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
especially 3
Valero’s got way more boxing skill than I thought. He’s not hard to hit once, but it’s a different story after that. I really like the very small ‘in and out’ hops he does before he launches.
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Exposed my butt
This ufc is garbage. Sorry I missed it live but catching the replay when I go home. Peace!
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by sonofapsycho on Feb 6, 2010 11:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
One other thing. From the minute Valero leaves the dressing room, he is all business. Never cracks a smile. Comes down the walkway very focused—almost tight. He is all about boxing. I really like this guy.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 6, 2010 11:16 PM EST reply actions
That is all.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 6, 2010 11:16 PM EST reply actions
Valero is a beast
I wonder what’s next for him
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by J Theory on Feb 6, 2010 11:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Valero is really, really good. Has damn fine boxing skills, defensively very good, he’s not just a wild brawler like I thought he would be. And he has bigger cojones than Hernan Cortez….good god that gash was unbelieveable! 30 stiches at least to close up that bad boy. He’s strong as hell too….makes you wish PacMan was 135 lbs, doesn’t it? But there are a lot of good fights for him at LW…and plenty of Mexicans who will want to avenge this loss.
If Humberto Soto (who came out with DeMarco) doesn’t step up to fight Valero now, I’m questioning either him or Top Rank. They supposedly want that fight badly, and it’s not like Soto has some problem fighting in Mexico. Showtime or HBO would definitely buy it.
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by Scott Christ on Feb 6, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Who wouldn’t want to see that given their styles…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Who else is in that division? Does he go up to a loaded 140 division? Besides the Soto fight there is nothing for him besides Funeka, which is high-risk with no upside….
Soto, Katsidis-Guerrero winner, Brandon Rios, Funeka-Rolando Reyes winner, David Diaz, Miguel Acosta, Anthony Peterson
It’s not like Valero is some money-raking superstar. He’s just a guy, and for all intents and purposes to most of the U.S. audience, still half an urban legend.
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You forgot Juan Diaz… He’s coming back to lightweight, right? Not saying who’s gonna win between them, but just saying.
Yeah, Ted’s right, Funeka poses a threat.
Or how about Joan Guzman (if he returns to form), it’s a fight some who know the urban legends of the undefeated Valero and Guzman want, no? When the two called out Pacquiao years back, I thought, why not match them up first instead? That would be fascinating, I thought.
I'd like to see Guzman get back to full fitness first.
If he ever can, that is.
Some people are acting like Pacquiao should be expected to have just gone, "Yeah sure, let’s do something I’ve never done before because your dad made some dumbass baseless comment."
(SC, 28/12/09; http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/12/27/1221143/mayweather-pacquiao-update-bob#comments)
I doubt it… he is already old and flat out got his ass kicked in his last fight by an aggressive fighter,
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
He sure did. That draw was a Christmas gift. His face looked like a cheese and sausage pizza after the fight for God’s sakes.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 8, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Out of all of those name who do you think actually has a chance to beat Valero? Katsidis will find a way to cut himself on the way to the ring, and Diaz and Reyes have never impressed me all that much. I want to see a little more of Rios before making a decision but he might have the best chance along with Funeka. I agree that Valero needs more exposure and fighting most of these guys will give Valero that exposure. Knowing Bob Arum, they will probably all be on Latin Fury/Pinoy Power/White Lightening/African Awesomness PPV cards….
African Awesomeness
White Lightening, lol. Fortunately there aren’t yet enough Japanese fighters to go around on the U.S. or Bob Arum will put up something like Japanese Invasion PPV or something. Or he could take Thais now and make a Thai Thing or something. Hahah.
He also can’t fight in the US… so forget most of those guys in that list.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Actually, I think he can fight in Texas given the manner in which the NY matter was resolved..
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 8, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Ali Funeka poses a threat.
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 7, 2010 11:09 AM EST reply actions
Poor DeMarco
looked lost in there. I think he was as surprised as everyone else by how hard it was to hit Valero with real consistency—actually, to hit him at all.
They're already talking about moving Valero up
and going after Bradley
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Bradley would win
I’m a big Bradley fan but putting that aside I still think that he would catch Valero with some nasty counter shots and could outbox him for all 12 rounds if need be.
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by Drunken cutman on Feb 8, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
I see that side....
But Valero… wow.
Bradley is a fantastic fighter, but I’d never rule out anyone with the kind of power Valero has in his hands.
Some people are acting like Pacquiao should be expected to have just gone, "Yeah sure, let’s do something I’ve never done before because your dad made some dumbass baseless comment."
(SC, 28/12/09; http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/12/27/1221143/mayweather-pacquiao-update-bob#comments)
Bradley-Valero would be something!
"If you sit there and watch a person take about an hour to tie his shoestrings, then you realize that whatever problems you got ain't that significant"
---Vernon Forrest 2006
by The Midnight Rambler on Feb 8, 2010 8:51 PM EST reply actions
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