Lazaro Thirsty for a KO in Monterrey

Nine knockouts in 13 pro MMA wins say enough about the striking proficiency of Valmir Lazaro. Yet despite those numbers and a State boxing championship at home in Brazil, the Salvador native opted against a career in the sweet science.“I never considered it,” Lazaro said. “I fight MMA because I like it and gives me pleasure.”It also gives his opponents their share of sleepless nights, as the 30-year-old has started to hit his stride, having won 12 of his last 13 bouts, mo