Edwin Valero vs Héctor Velázquez
On December 19, 2009, Edwin Valero (25-0, 25 KOs), the lightweight WBC champion, defends his title against Mexican challenger, Héctor Velázquez (51-13-2, 35 KOs).
Valero vs Velázquez Stats
Edwin Valero is coming in to the fight on a 25-fight win streak with a 100% KO rate; his last fight was a 2nd round TKO victory over Antonio Pitalúa, 8 months and 15 days ago. Héctor Velázquez is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 53% KO rate, with his last fight being a majority decision loss to Joksan Hernandez, 5 months and 29 days ago.
Valero vs Velázquez Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Edwin Valero at 99-1 winning odds. Héctor Velázquez really doesn't have much to present against Valero.
Valero vs Velázquez Result
The challenger refused to continue the fight in the 7th round, and Edwin Valero is crowned the new lightweight world champion. Valero improves his record to 26-0 (26 KOs), while Velázquez adds a loss to his record at 51-14-2.