Edwin Valero “the Annihilator” and now the lightweight world champion of the CMB, due to leave to his native Venezuela on Tuesday 7 by night and to arrive at the airport in Caracas at about 10:30 in the morning Wednesday 8, where he will be received by the Sport Minister of that country and by a crowd of supporters as they did when he won his first world title of the AMB 130 lbs.

His team which includes his coach Roberto Alcazar, his manager Jose Castillo and his promoter Bob Arum President of Top Rank, were suppose to go with him to this great reception, but unfortunately the crossed of the holy week, it was impossible to get space in the airline it transported, that is why Edwin will as always enjoy the festivities along with his wife and his children Edwin Jr. and Rosy

Arum, who left no doubt about the pleasure he had to add a new champion in his company, said he regretted not being with Edwin in Venezuela as well as all of us but it is certain that he will managed a fight so Edwin can defend his title for the month of July and bring the news to Venezuela soon.

Valero for his part said "I have being crowned World Champion of the CMB in the 135 pounds thanks to my efforts, things were very good, I am with the promoter and the team that I always wanted to, I take this gold and green belt to Venezuela to enjoy it with my people with my countrymen, I will be forever grateful to Mr Sulaiman who gave me the opportunity to conquer a major rival as it was Antonio Pitalúa, again thanks to Mr. Cleto Reyes for having gifted me the boxing gloves with which I won the title and I tell my fans that they will have a champion for a while and thanks for your support "