Q & A with Vicente ' El Loco ' Mosquera aka the first man to test Valero....

Q & A with Vicente “El Loco” Mosquera


The last few years have been very difficult for Vincente “El Loco” Mosquera; the 31 year old was accused of an homicide after he attended a party in 2006. He always vehemently denied the allegations but was put in prison for 3 and a half years until his trial. It took Mosquera just a week to prove his innocence before being released free of charge reuniting him with his family and young daughter. Now Mosquera feels like he has to make up for lost time both in an out of the ring. The former WBA Super Featherweight has been busy since his release fighting twice both ending in stoppage victories taking his record to 26-2-1(14). He’s currently looking to trim down his weight to get to 140 where he believes he’ll be able to win a second world title. He has a third fight lined up for mid June and hopes to stay busy whilst moving up the ranking. Here’s what Mosquera had to say on various subjects including his time in prison, his future goals and life growing up in Panama.

Hello Vicente, welcome to 15 rounds. com

Anson Wainwright – Firstly can I ask how things are with you? You served around 5 years in jail for an alleged murder. Can you tell us what happened and how long you have been out?

Vincente Mosquera – Things are going good. I was 3 and half years in jail during a trial for alleged murder. I demonstrate that I was innocent but I lost an important part of my life.

Anson Wainwright – It must have been very tough for you being in prison for those years. Can you tell us about that?

Vincente Mosquera – Yes, it was tough to be apart from my family, my wife and my little girl that was born while I was in prison.

Anson Wainwright – You returned to Boxing back in February and then recently winning both. How does it feel to be back Boxing?

Vincente Mosquera – It feels good to be back in boxing and to receive all the support from the fans that encourage me to give 100%

Anson Wainwright – When are you looking at fighting next? What is your plan for 2011?

Vincente Mosquera – I expect to fight on June at 145- 147pounds. I want to finish the year 2011 fighting at 140.

Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your team; who is your manager, trainer & promoter? Also what gym do you train at?

Vincente Mosquera – My manager is Rogelio Espiño, my trainer is Ricardo Archbold and I train at Pedro Alcazar Gym in Curundu.

Anson Wainwright – In your earlier career you fought at Super Featherweight, your recent fights have taken place at around 150. What weight are you looking to fight at for world titles?

Vincente Mosquera – I expect to fight at 140 pounds.

Anson Wainwright – You won the WBA Super Featherweight title in New York at Madison Square Garden against Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai of Thailand, that was a very exciting fight. Can you tell us about it and what it meant to you to win a world title and to do it in such a famous place?

Vincente Mosquera – It was a wonderful experience. I faced a great champion who was undefeated for the previous 11 years. I was in top condition and it helped me to overcome such a difficult warrior.

Anson Wainwright – Much was made of your fight with Edwin Valero back in 2006, what can you remember about that fight? How good do you think Valero was?

Vincente Mosquera – Valero was a great fighter, very fast and heavy puncher. I was prepared to engage in a close fight, showing him that I was not afraid of his punch. I even knock him down for the only time in his career. Sadly, I injured my left arm during the fight and it became difficult to me to continue using it.

Anson Wainwright – You were born and raised in Panama City, can you tell us about your younger days and how tough things were for you?

Vincente Mosquera – I was born and raised in Puerto Caimito a fisherman’s town about 1 hour from Panama City. I thank my parents for all the help they gave me during my childhood.

Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your Boxing hero’s growing up?

Vincente Mosquera – My hero in boxing was Mike Tyson. I admire his aggressiveness and how he attacked his opponents. I also admire Roberto Durán.

Anson Wainwright – What goals do you still have in Boxing?

Vincente Mosquera – My main goal is to become champion again.

Anson Wainwright – Finally now your able to continue your Boxing career, do you have a message for the Boxing fans around the world?

Vincente Mosquera – The message for all the fans is that they follow they dream, no matter how many problems you found in life. I once was champion and I am sure that I will become champion again. After very bad experiences I have learned that the most important thing is the family, and that’s my main inspiration.

Thanks for your time Vicente.

Anson Wainwright
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