Although Edwin Valero is not allowed to fight in the United States, this hasn’t stopped his number of fans from growing all throughout different parts of the world. It is not surprising why many would want to follow Edwin Valero’s fight. To see him in action is a sight to behold. Not only is he ranked in the top ten junior lightweight boxers by The Ring magazine, he is also known as the knockout artist of boxing.
Edwin Valero is fondly called the “Dynamite” because of his boxing style and performance. When he fights, he literally becomes like dynamite exploding, blowing his opponents away - or in this case knocking them out. Valero became known the world over because his first 19 professional bouts were all won by knockout and it always happens in the first round. Until this very day, Edwin Valero still holds a 100% knockout ratio.
Perhaps the most fitting opponent for Edwin Valero is Manny Pacquiao. In fact, Edwin has called out to Manny Pacquiao in a number of press conferences, challenging Manny to a fight. A fight between two great boxers is one fight a lot of people are anticipating to see. Many even consider Edwin Valero as a threat to Pacquiao.
The man responsible for discovering his hidden talent of a boxer is boxing writer, Doug Fischer. Fischer discovered Valero in December of 2003 and at the time Valero already held an impressive 11-0 record. Through the chronicles of Doug Fischer, Edwin Valero was made known to the world.
Now, Valero is doing a great job making himself known all throughout the world. He is currently ranked as the number 5 junior lightweight boxer by Ring Magazine. He falls behind such great players including Joan Guzman, Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao.
Also in the same issue, Valero was ranked as the 50th best pound for pound fighter in the whole world and was described to be a “raw puncher”. Edwin Valero is currently the WBA Super Featherweight Champion and holds an impressive record of 24 wins with all fights won by knockout, no losses, no draws and no contests.