2023-07-24 20:00:14
Boxers risk their lives every time they step into a ring. Unfortunately, the Mexican fighter Edy Valencia is torn between life and death following having a fight in the United States last weekend. He is reported to be in a delicate state, until now it is not known precisely what happened to him during the combat.
What happened to Edy Valencia? VIDEO
On Friday night in Ontario County, California, the man born in Sinaloa faced the Mexican-American George Acosta. The bout ended following Valencia Mercado was sent to the canvas in the final seconds of the fourth round with a powerful cross to the jaw.
Edy got up smiling following testing the canvas and returned for the fifth episode, although he only received more blows, showing -at times- little coordinated. Therefore, his corner stopped the actions before the sixth.
The shared images of the brawl through YouTube do not show anything out of the ordinary in Valencia; At the end we see him sitting in the corner, confirming his decision to retire, while commentators say that the abandonment of the Sinaloan was because “something bothered him” in one of his eyes.
What is the state of health of Edy Valencia?
After the fight, Edy Valencia was taken to a hospital where, according to the promoter of the event, the Mexican is in danger of death, for which they request prayers for a speedy and full recovery of the athlete.
“Thompson Boxing Promotions is deeply saddened to report that boxer Edy Valencia is fighting for his life in an Ontario hospital following his fight with George Acosta. We believe in the power of collective support and strength, and together we look forward to seeing Edy come through this ordeal.”
TBP is deeply saddened to inform that boxer Edy Valencia is currently fighting for his life at an Ontario hospital following his bout with G.Acosta
We believe in the power of collective support and strength, and together, we hope to see Edy pull through this trying ordeal. pic.twitter.com/8GJJbtpFYa— Thompson Boxing (@thompsonboxing) July 22, 2023
World Council speaks for Edy Valencia
The president of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaimán, echoed the worrying news through social networks and raised a prayer for the health of Edy “Dinamita” Valencia, accompanied by an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
As additional information, the specialized site BoxRec points out that the Mexican Valencia (with a record of 20 wins, 12 losses and 6 draws) was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission, valid until September 2023, although there has been no statement in this regard to confirm this information.
We join the boxing community in prayers for the successful recovery of Edy Valencia. Our heart is with him, his family and friends and all involved in the event. pic.twitter.com/tea1vpn7b3
— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) July 23, 2023
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