Chapter Ninety-Four: Building Momentum
In fact, in the training before the 2008 battle between Hoya and Pacquiao, Hoya's coach specially chose Valero as Hoya's sparring partner. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
In the eyes of the coach, Valero's size, height and arm span are very close to Pacquiao. And, like Pacquiao, Valero is the kind of player who never stops and always chooses to attack like a suffocation.
In fact, Valero's training with Hoya is quite correct. But in training, Valero showed no mercy and attacked Hoya fiercely, punching Hoya's left eye circle into a black eye.
This annoyed Hoya. This is a training match, not a life-and-death final! Why are you attacking so badly? So the enraged Hoya directly kicked Valero out of the Big Bear Mountain training base and expelled him from the training team.
And Hoya drove Valero away, not only Valero's merciless attack injured Hoya, but also Hoya's self-esteem was hurt.
You know, Valero at that time was still in the super featherweight division, weighing 130 pounds. Boss Hoya, on the other hand, is a welterweight 147-pound fighter.
In the training match, he was beaten like this by a person who was three levels lower than himself, and it was no wonder that Huo Ya was angry.
When he drove Valero away, Hoya's brother said that Valero should not be let go. In fact, Hoya later fought Pacquiao, proving his brother's words. Hoya was beaten by Pacquiao and surrendered for eight rounds, which can be described as a disgrace. If Hoya was able to put down his shelf in the previous training match, seriously train with Valero, who is very similar to Pacquiao's style, and be familiar with the characteristics of the opponent, then the battle between Hoya and Pacquiao is likely to be a different ending.
Now Hoya is completely retired and has become a professional boxing promotion boss. As a businessman, you must consider things from the perspective of a businessman. The small grievances of the past must be put aside. Besides, Valero is still a big name under the Hoya Golden Boy Promotion Company, a golden cash cow, and Hoya has to have a good relationship with Valero.
Hoya said to Alcázar: "Now Valero, you can't fight with Diaz. So I wanted to wait until the match between Diaz and Lin Ye was over and then I would fight the winner. I think it's better that way, Valero can get four lightweight belts in one fell swoop and become the unified lightweight champion. ”
Sheffield added: "At that point, we will do our best to match the match, and I believe that the winner between Lin Ye and Diaz will not refuse to fight Valero." ”
"I think the winner between them is probably Diaz. That disgusting Chinese kid won't be Diaz's opponent. Hoya said.
Alcázar does not agree with Hoya, as a professional coach, Alcassa has a very precise vision. Compared to Diaz, Lin Ye is a player with more potential and full of infinite possibilities. Alcassa had also studied the video footage of Lin Ye's matches before, and was amazed by the tremendous improvement that Lin Ye had made after each match, as well as the new skills and abilities he showed during the game. The duel with Guzmán fully illustrates this point, and the first battle between Lin Ye and Guzmán can be said to be beaten by the opponent without any power to fight back. But in less than a year, by the time of the two sides in World War II, Lin Ye could already finish abusing Guzman.
In terms of the progress of strength alone, Valero and Lin Yebi are more than one grade behind. On the other hand, Diaz's skills, tactics and strength have been finalized, and it is difficult to have the possibility of growth. Therefore, Alcázar is more optimistic about Lin Ye.
Of course, Alcázar also knew that the big boss in front of him, Hoya, had a grudge against Lin Ye, so Alcázar didn't say anything.
Sheffield spoke again: "Alcazar, tell Valero not to rush. He will get what he wants. With that, he took a deep look at Valero, who was focused on the sandbag, and turned away with Hoya.
Walking outside the door, Sheffield said to Hoya: "Hoya, I think we can start building momentum now." ”
Huo Ya listened and said with a slight puzzle: "What do you mean?" ”
"Build momentum for the winner's match in the battle between Valero and Linye Diaz. I believe that fans and the media are willing to see the unified boxing champion of the lightweight division and the strongest in the lightweight division to have a big fight. Sheffield smiled slightly, a gleam in his eyes.
Soon, on the second day, Sheffield, CEO of Golden Boy Promotion Company, publicly told the media: "I think the united battle between Lin Ye and Diaz has attracted a lot of attention and attention. According to the conventions of boxing, the boxing champion who won four lightweight belts would become the recognized strongest in the lightweight division. But I don't think even if the winner between them gets four belts, he can't be the No. 1 in the lightweight division. Because, the real strongest in the lightweight division, Valero is still here. If you want to truly become the king of the lightweight division, you have to fight Valero to convince the fans. ”
Sheffield's remarks sparked the approval of many people. The media also agreed that only the one who defeated Valero, the winner between Lin Ye and Diaz, and the one with four belts, can be called the true king of lightweight.
Subsequently, major media reported one after another.
"Inca Dynamite Valero Wants to Defeat the Exit with the Lightweight Unity"
Valero says that only by beating himself can he be the real strongest in lightweight"
Valero may challenge the winner between Lin Ye and Diaz
"Industry insiders are optimistic about Valero's match with the lightweight unifier, saying it will create great commercial value"
WBC President Suleiman Jr. also spoke at the first time, and Suleiman Jr. said: "Valero is the true king of lightweight in this era. A fight against the winner of the lightweight unification battle of the four major boxing organizations is also something I am looking forward to. It's going to be a fight that will attract so many fans and make history, and I'm going to do everything I can to make it happen. ”
Hopkins, the first boxing champion in boxing history to unify four belts, said: "I'm looking forward to Lin making new history and becoming the first boxing champion in boxing history to unify two divisions. Of course, I'm looking forward to the winner of this lightweight unification fight against Valero, and it's sure to be a good match. ”
Tyson said to the media: "I think the strongest person in the lightweight division is Valero." Just becoming a unified champion in the lightweight division isn't enough to dominate the lightweight division. Only the winner of the battle with Valero is the true king of the lightweight division. If it's time for a game, I'll definitely go and watch it. I also like an offensive fighter like Valero, he's kind of like me. ”