Valero pending Nevada License!

In what has been a great week for the undefeated WBC lightweight champion of the world Edwin Valero(25w-0-25Ko’s) from appearing on TV-Azteca Television to be Officialy presented the WBC lightweight world title belt directly from the hands of  WBC President : Jose Sulaiman Chagnon – in Mexico City, Mexico.
Also presented was a announcment of a 16 man featherweight/lightweight tournament inwich the winner could  have a chance to target the WBC 135 pound belt held proudly by lightweight king Edwin Valero.
Also this week Edwin Valero received good news that could land him fights in las Vegas

The Nevada State Athletic Commission adopted two major rules changes at its meetings in Las Vegas on Wednesday that could have a significant impact on boxing in the fight capital of the United States of America. In two 5-0 votes, the commission approved the use of instant replay for boxing and mixed martial arts fights and also amended a rule that previously did not allow fighters in either sport to apply for a license in the state if they had previously suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Both new rules are expected to go into effect in September, said Keith Kizer, the executive director of the Nevada commission. He said both must be approved by the Nevada’s Legislative Counsel Bureau, which will make sure neither violates any state statutes.
“They’ll look at them and they’ll file them with the state librarian,” Kizer said. “Bottom line is that within 30 days they should be on the books.”

The Sept. 19-2009 showdown between boxings #1 best pound 4 pound fighter in the world Floyd Mayweather jr. and boxings #2 best fighter Juan Manuel Marquez at the Las Vegas, Nevada , USA -MGM Grand is the first significant boxing event in the state of Nevada under which replay will be in effect.
The use of instant replay was adopted on a limited basis and will be at the sole discretion of the referee and will be used only when an injury forces a fight to be stopped.

Ever since 1972, Nevada rules prevented a fighter who had suffered a head injury, such as a subdural hematoma (bleeding on the brain), from applying for a license, even if the injury was not related to fighting and there was no longer evidence of it in medical testing. That rule is what prevented fighters such as heavyweight Joe Mesi and lightweight titlist Edwin Valero from asking Nevada for a license after injuries. But with advances in medical technology, the commission revisited the rule and took its unanimous vote after a recommendation from Dr. Albert Capanna, a neurosurgeon and chairman of Nevada’s medical advisory board, which also approved of the rule change.
It is significant for Edwin Valero, who suffered a head injury in a 2001 motorcycle accident. He turned pro in 2002 and fought without any issues but was denied a license in New York when he failed a prefight MRI in 2004. New York placed him on the indefinite suspension list. Other states honored the ruling as suggested they do under the rules of the Association of Boxing Commissions.

Edwin Valero eventually continued his career in Japan and won a junior lightweight title. In March 2008, Edwin Valero was granted a license in Texas, USA which had him submit to a battery of tests before allowing him to fight there. On April 4-2009, Valero fought in Austin, Texas, USA and knocked out Antonio Pitalua in the second round to claim the WBC lightweight championship of the world.
But Edwin Valero targets the bigger money fights that are usually associated with Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Now, Valero, and any other fighter in a similar situation, can at least apply for a license. The commission will consider each fighter on a case-by-case basis. “A lot of things have changed since 1972 in terms of medical testing,” Kizer said. “We have a better ability to scan and some scans didn’t even exist in 1972. The commission is not changing its view of these injuries, just changing so we can utilize modern medicine in making a determination. Anyone with a hemorrhage history would have to go before the medical advisory board and probably get a ton of different tests and then the commission would make its decision. Just because you can apply now doesn’t mean it’s going to be easier to get a license if you’ve had a hemorrhage.”

Edwin Valero’s MRI films were sent to the commission months ago in anticipation of the rule change. Kizer said Capanna was encouraged by the initial review of the films, but Edwin Valero will have to submit to extensive testing and a review by the medical advisory board and commission before he is granted a license.
“We’ll explore the process to get Valero a license in the state of Nevada,” DuBoef said. “We’ll go through the inspections and battery of tests in order to get him licensed. Nevada should be commended for getting up to date and modernizing the commission’s rules.”

with this huge announcment for Edwin Valero could now see a possible fight in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on November 14-2009 after considering to view other dates such as September 26,2009 and a September 12,2009 fight in Mexico. the September 12 date was dropped from the table when the purse guarenteed was not juicy enough to have risked the strap.

After the Nevada Athletic Commission agreed to review its case this week and the fighter Edwin Valero will undergo a new review cycle of tests and exams in order to receive the license document which could be confirmed for his next pssible defense on November 14-2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada,USA  before opponent to be defined between Antnio DeMarco and Humberto Soto or other opponent yet to be announced.

Edwin Valero :

(on the tournament) =   “Good luck to the young people who form part of this program and am ready to give  a opportunity  to the winner of this tournament. But I would caution that it has cost me a lot to win this belt and I will not lose it easily!…

Edwin Valero :

(on the license) =    “I have spoke with Bob Arum and he told me that i can go do the exams  in Las Vegas. This fills me with happiness and I appreciate  all who have helped me. I am sure of being able to  fight in Las Vegas for next November 14th. and I want to make high the name of my country. I want to prove I’m in the elite of the boxing world and defend with honor the WBC belt!…

Juan says: August 29th, 2009 at 11:35 am

This is what Boxing need right now.
Edwin Valero deserves all the praises for what he has been thru and done in boxing after a brain injury. A record of All KNOCKOUTS in 25 fights
Unbelievable and never done before 25 Wins With All 25 of his opponents KO.Keep it up Edwin Valero!
God Bless You Everyday. Your Fan at heart Juancho.

Marlon 25 says: August 29th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

I wish you the best of Luck Edwin, I know you will be the winner in your next fight in Nov 14th. I read you will be training in Las Vegas, is it possible to Kknow where do you traing in Las Vegas? I’ve been following you for a while and I want to support you 100% for your next and futures fights. Good Luck y arriba Venezuela!!! I am part of a big group of Venezuelans that Live in Las Vegas rea and I would like to bring all that support for your next fight!!!

Rafael Martie says: September 2nd, 2009 at 11:22 am

Good luck with everything, I am from Panama and have boxed and watched boxing when I was a kid, of course my favorite fighter is Roberto Duran, I joined the military in the states so I only box as a hobby. Tu eres como Duran and I am excited to see all your future fights, mucha suerte

Rafa

francisco says: November 24th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

Edwin yo creo que eres el unico que podria derrotar a many pacquiao tu poder en las manos es inigualable eres el mejor y en estos momentos no hay quien te gane.

The Man says: April 19th, 2010 at 2:26 am

Fucking murderer.

The Man says: April 19th, 2010 at 2:28 am

How can anyone support someone who beats the shit out of his wife and he has now killed her. Warm up the electric chair. So sad because he was a talent like no other and he threw it all away.