Edner Cherry - Chases a Fight with Puncher Valero!
Published April 20, 2009 by Martin Bean
After being notified that the highly regarded Anthony Peterson pulled out of their February 21 fight with an injury, Edner Cherry was left a disappointed and dejected fighter. Hungry to stop the unbeaten Peterson and at the peak of his training camp, Cherry was forced to go back to the drawing board.
“It was a big let down because I trained so hard for the fight”, said Cherry, who dropped a decision to unified Junior Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley in September. “These type of opportunities don’t come very often and it is unfortunate that the fight didn’t go through.”
Without an offer to reschedule the fight with Peterson and few top Lightweights willing to step into the ring with the rugged Bahamian, Cherry was temporarily left on hold. This was until Top Rank recently inquired with Starfight Productions about his availability for a potential July fight newly crowned WBC Lightweight champion Edwin Valero. Arguably the biggest puncher in the sport and a feared fighter, the dynamite fisted Valero boasts a sensational record of 25-0 with all knockouts.
While Valero is an intimidating opponent who has proven time and time again he can end a fight with one punch, Cherry is not one to back down. Having fought nine world champions and title contenders, Cherry knows he has the experience to push Valero to the limit on fight night if he officially receives the offer that he badly craves.
“Valero would be a huge fight because he is among best in the Lightweight division”, said Cherry who is rated #8 by the WBC. “I am deserving of the opportunity and don’t think many fighters would present him with a better challenge. Our styles are perfect for each other and would make for a great fight without question.”
Known for being in peak physical condition throughout his 32 fight pro career, Cherry will undoubtedly be fully prepared for the fight of his life this July if given the opportunity.
“I spend a ton of time in the gym and haven’t stopped training since January”, said the former world title challenger. “I am hoping Valero will be my next opponent. It would be a dream come true.”
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