The boxer Adrian Valdovinos25 years old and considered one of the young promises of the sport in Californiawas shot to death in a murder-suicide case that occurred early Sunday morning in the city of Hanfordin it Central Valley.
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According to police, the attack occurred around 4:00 am in a home located in the 1500 block of College Avenueafter witnesses reported a strong argument between a man and a woman inside the house.
According to ‘The Novel York Post’when the agents arrived at the scene, they heard a gunshot that, according to authorities, was the moment in which the suspect, Vincent Diaztook his own life with a firearm.
Upon entering the home, officers rescued a woman who was inside and conducted a security search.
During the inspection, they found the body of a second man in one of the bedrooms: Adrian Valdovinoswho had several gunshot wounds.
The researchers determined that Diaz was the ex-husband of the woman who lived in the house and who had forced his way onto the property. So far, the police version considers that he shot Valdovinos before committing suicide.
Police noted that the case remains under investigation, as for now, the exact motive that led to the attack remains unclear.
The death of Valdovinos has caused commotion among family, friends and local boxing fans. Known as “Angelo”, the young athlete was described as disciplined, talented and very close to his community.
On social networks, relatives expressed their sadness and disbelief in the case. A cousin of Diaz identified in Facebook as Marie Marie described that the event did not correspond to the personality of Vincent.
“If you knew my cousin Vincent Diazthey would know that he was a loving and caring father who was always with his daughters and would never leave them. That’s why none of this makes sense. “Two families lost,” he wrote.
Adrian Valdovinos He had a short career in which he never fought for the title. He managed 11 professional fights between 2018 and 2021, with a record of 8-2-1 and 6 knockouts.
Born in California and began his professional career on March 16, 2018 in Tijuanawhere he defeated Bryan Christopher Garcia by decision.
Between 2019 and early 2020, Valdovinos chained a series of triumphs. By February 2020, he had already accumulated six victories, showing power (75% knockouts).
On August 22, 2020, he faced the undefeated Israel Market in vegasinside the bubble of MGM Vast. Valdovinos he lost by decision, but the fight exposed him to a higher competitive level.