Edwin Valero Becomes Champion In Recess; Looks Ahead To 140

By Trent Pusey February 10, 2010 ©Insidefights.com
Edwin Valero, fresh off his dominating win over Antonio DeMarco Saturday night, has been named the WBC Lightweight champion in recess. The WBC wanted to give Valero time to heal from the gash he received from an accidental elbow by DeMarco in the second round of their fight. In order to keep the belt from staying stagnant, the WBC will award their lightweight title to the winner of Humberto Soto and an opponent to be named later. As champion in recess, Valero is eligible to challenge for the title whenever he is healthy enough to get back into the ring.