Why Valero Cant Get a License in US

**SnoopySmurf** · 10-15-2007, 08:36 AM

Motorcycle accident. His skull was fractured and can't pass the medical exam in the US. Morales (if they fought earlier), JMM and Pacquiao could possibly turn him into a vegetable.

**Papa Ace** · 10-15-2007, 10:20 AM

I think the accident got into his head so much he said he'll beat up Pacquiao badly. I think the doctor left sumthin inside there

**SnoopySmurf** · 10-15-2007, 12:19 PM

A little more explaination from Wiki:

On February 5, 2001, Valero was involved in a severe motorcycle accident in which he wasn't wearing a helmet. He fractured his skull and had surgery to remove a blood clot. This injury was sustained prior to him launching his pro career, and it has created roadblocks to major bodies sanctioning his fights. Valero claims that his Venezuelan doctor cleared him to fight on January 17, 2002, and he turned pro that July with a first-round KO.

Valero appeared to hit the jackpot when he was signed after his 12th pro fight by Golden Boy Promotions. Valero was scheduled to appear on HBO's Boxing After Dark, but in January 2004, he failed an MRI due to brain scan irregularities in New York and thus was not allowed to fight in the United States. As a result, the fight did not take place. Although he continues to fight outside the United States, he will not be allowed to fight in that country until he clears his medical tests with a state athletic commission.

Why Valero Cant Get a License in US