It was probably the toughest fight of the Venezuelan’s boxing career, but he proved to many that he could and can handle tough and skilled opponents and that he’s more than just this buzz saw southpaw YouTube sensation who’s known to rely heavily on pure power to knockout his opponents.
In this fight the consummate brawler Valero showed true boxing skills – good footwork, head movement, jabs and solid combinations. He showed patience by not going solely for KO in early rounds without losing his trademark ferocious offensive style. More importantly, he showed that he has a heart of a champion. He could have quitted with that nasty cut he suffered from that vicious unintentional elbow in the second round, but he didn’t.
The 23 yr-old DeMarco was simply out-powered and outclassed. His confidence was shattered by Valero’s sheer strength and determination. It was clear from his body language that as early as round seven that he didn’t want to fight anymore. It was a relief for him when his corner elected to stop the fight after the ninth round. He was behind on points on the scorecards of all three judges at that point.
If Valero continues to win impressively, it won’t be long for him to box in the United States (possibly in Texas) against a top-tier opponent. It also won’t be long before someone accuses him of using performance enhancing drugs.
(marx7204@lycos.com)
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