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My Take
Valero's record stops me cold every time: undefeated, a two-division world champion, raw devastating power. On paper he is one of boxing's great what-ifs. But his story is inseparable from its ending, and that tension between an unbeaten ledger and a life that unraveled so young is what makes him linger in my mind. I find myself wishing I could separate the fighter from the tragedy, yet I cannot, and maybe I should not. He is a reminder that talent in the ring guarantees nothing outside it. I respect the boxer and grieve the man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Edwin Valero
- Name (Japanese)
- エドウィン・バレロ
- Reading
- えどうぃん・ばれろ
- Born
- December 3, 1981 – April 19, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Mérida, Venezuela
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WBC World Lightweight Champion
- WBA World Super Featherweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Edwin Valero born?
December 3, 1981 – April 19, 2010.
Where is Edwin Valero from?
Edwin Valero is from Mérida, Venezuela.
What does Edwin Valero do?
Edwin Valero works as boxer.
How tall is Edwin Valero?
Edwin Valero is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.