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Boxing champion Edwin Valero kills wife, then himself

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  1. da1

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    Venezuelan boxing champ commits suicide

    By Andrew Cawthorne
    Reuters
    Monday, April 19, 2010; 10:02 AM

    CARACAS (Reuters) - Champion Venezuelan boxer Edwin Valero hanged himself early Monday from the bars of a prison cell where he had been detained for killing his wife, police said.

    Valero -- who had held the World Boxing Council lightweight title until recently going for alcohol rehabilitation -- was found in his cell with some signs of life but did not survive, said police chief Wilmer Flores Trosel.

    "A prisoner nearby heard noises inside the cell and told officials, who immediately went and found the boxer Valero hanging with his own clothes," Flores told state TV.

    The 28-year-old, nicknamed "The Inca," was charged with stabbing his wife to death in a room at the InterContinental Hotel in the city of Valencia.

    Police said Sunday he had confessed to the murder of Jennifer Carolina Viera de Valero, 24.

    Valero had a troubled start to 2010, detained in March for mistreating his wife and receiving treatment for alcohol problems. He was listed by the WBC as its "champion in recess" in the lightweight category.

    Valero was a high-profile supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. He had a national flag with an image of Chavez tattooed on his chest, and he once shadow-boxed in jest with Chavez.

    Valero's manager Jose Castillo told the local Globovision TV network that the boxer should never have been allowed out of the rehabilitation center he had been in until a few days ago. (Editing by Doina Chiacu)

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/19/AR2010041901481.html
     
    #1 da1, Apr 19, 2010
  2. ChievousFTFace

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    Such a shame when that much talent is wasted talent. Men that beat women deserve no sympathy.
     
    #2 ChievousFTFace, Apr 19, 2010
  3. SwoLy-D

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    #3 SwoLy-D, Apr 19, 2010
  4. Dei

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    #4 Dei, Apr 19, 2010
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    Man after seeing the other boxing thread right under this... I came to the conclusion that Valero won the fight, goes home, murders his wife, then kills himself all in one night. Crazy loco!
     
    #5 Jontro, Apr 19, 2010
  6. SwoLy-D

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    I agree with you. I actually meant: "Dang! Didn't we just hear about this dude a few weeks ago?!?! :eek:" and not "Continue the other thread, you fool." :p

    Check out a local newspaper's rendition of how the events took place. :eek:
     
    #6 SwoLy-D, Apr 19, 2010
  7. Cowboy_Bebop

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    What a loser. Why would anyone stuck around with a guy who had a major brain damage?
     
    #7 Cowboy_Bebop, Apr 19, 2010
  8. Angkor Wat

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    Three reasons:

    1. Money
    2. money
    3. MONEY

    This is just horrible. He had a chance to be a superstar in boxing. His boxing style was perfect for mainstream audiences. You could always tell he was a little crazy by watching his eyes from fights but never expected this. Another boxer throws his career down the drain.

    Translation please, ese?
     
    #8 Angkor Wat, Apr 19, 2010
  9. Dei

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    Brah, he's dead.
     
    #9 Dei, Apr 19, 2010
  10. AroundTheWorld

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    Should have been troubling signs about his mental health.
     
    #10 AroundTheWorld, Apr 19, 2010
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    This guy was just about to break out as a major star - obviously though he was bat**** crazy.
     
    #11 KingCheetah, Apr 19, 2010
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    I've got to think his head injury from motorbiking combined with boxing contributed to this sad episode.
     
    #12 SamFisher, Apr 19, 2010
  13. Hmm

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    when people of certain talent die... most people regret the loss of their talent... than the actual person...
     
    #13 Hmm, Apr 19, 2010
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