By Mike “Rubber Warrior” Plunkett
I’ve said it many times over the years and to a great extent followed the sport as such; boxing is the most difficult of all competitive sports as it is tragedy. “Edwin Valero Arrested on Murder Charge” delves into the ongoing downward spiral of one of the most compelling figures in the sport today. What began as “Valero Screws-up Royally” some weeks back, that initial thread by OKMike directed our attention and begged the speculation on the possible causes behind the dark compulsions and demons that had forced an otherwise set and undefeated marquee name down such a grim path. The latest installment, as brought to you by yours truly, was sadly and almost eerily predictable. “Kelly Pavlik – What Now” reviews the recent bloody defeat of a man not long ago perched atop the boxing world; the curious reasons behind an undeniable loss of career momentum, the ongoing rumors of personal strife and a now-doubtful ring future.