Edwin Valero Returns on July 25, Latin Fury 9
World champion Edwin 'Superman' Valero, 25-0 with 25 KOs and the biggest KO artist in boxing since Mike Tyson was in his prime, will next fight July 25 on Top Rank's Latin Fury 9 pay per view.
Bob Arum of Top Rank said he is looking for a lightweight challenger "...but it is difficult to find someone brave enough to face Superman.
"After all, nobody wants to become #26 on the Hit Parade," said Arum.
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Valero, 27, of Bolero Alto, Venezuela is the WBC Lightweight champion. Top Rank will soon announce more details about the July 25 event.
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Tickets are on sale at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for Top Rank's May 1 card featuring Urbano Antillon vs. Tyrone 'Fists of Fury' Harris in a lightweight fight. Tickets at $75, $50, $35 and $20 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Hard Rock box office.