“I know boxing fans can be the most cruel critics, and that’s OK, because I was once also a critic when I looked at [aging] Eric Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez,” Valdez said. “But now that I’m living on this side, you know, I cut myself some slack. I feel great. I stay disciplined inside and outside the ring, try to take care of my body as much as possible, I’m eating well and have good habits.
