Edwin Valero took a step closer to a big-money showdown with one of the big names in boxing by defending his WBC lightweight title in Mexico on Saturday.
The unbeaten Venezuelan stopped his 27th opponent in succession when Antonio DeMarco failed to answer the bell for the 10th round in his second title defence.
Valero, who gave up his WBA super-featherweight strap in 2008 to continue his reign of terror at 135lbs, dominated the fight despite suffering a deep gash to the right temple following an early accidental elbow.
Despite having only twice been beyond seven rounds, Valero refused to rely on his knockout punch and instead gave DeMarco a working over with multiple combinations and dazzling movement in a battle of the southpaws.
'Dinamita's team could have trouble matching their hard-hitting fighter this year with up-and-coming fighters no doubt keen to swerve the 28-year-old, while Valero is not yet a household name experienced enough to fight the likes of Juan Manuel Marquez or Manny Pacquiao.
And with Marquez likely to fight either Amir Khan or Ricky Hatton this summer, Valero will have to be content with trying to unify the lightweight belts...for now.
Source: skysports.com
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