Edwin Valero

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.

Edwin Valero
Valero in 2009
Born(1981-12-03)3 December 1981
Bolero Alto, Mérida,
Venezuela
Died19 April 2010(2010-04-19) (aged 28)
Valencia, Carabobo,
Venezuela
Other names
  • El Inca ("The Inca")
  • El Dinamita ("The Dynamite")
  • El Terminator
  • The Liquidator
Statistics
Weight(s)
  • Super featherweight
  • Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins27
Wins by KO27
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