Valero (27-0, 27 knockouts) worked a hard jab that set up his overhand left, which he landed with frightening regularity. DeMarco landed a left cross that dislodged Valero’s mouthpiece before the end of the round, punctuating the KO artist’s bad luck.īetween rounds, Mario Morales, Valero’s trainer and cutman, told Steve Farhood of Showtime, which televised the fight live in the U.S., that he could not keep the gruesome cut from bleeding.īut neither the flow of blood nor DeMarco’s considerable physical tools and impressive intangibles were enough to contain Valero, who seemed to improve his game and display more talent with each passing round. The 24-year-old Tijuana resident also proved to have a world-class chin and the heart of a champion on Saturday, taking Valero’s best shots round after round and retaliating in kind whenever he could.ĭeMarco even appeared to have luck on his side when he inadvertently elbowed Valero in the face midway through the second round, opening a horrible-looking inch-long gash above the titleholder’s right eye. The 5-foot-10 Mexican southpaw possesses an educated jab, good footwork, accurate combination punching, and an unyielding self-belief that was bolstered by three impressive stoppage victories over more seasoned fighters last year.
Just ask Antonio DeMarco, who was beaten into submission after nine game rounds against Valero in Monterrey, Mexico on Saturday.ĭeMarco is a well-schooled young lightweight contender with textbook technique.
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