Fan favorite Oscar Valdez (31-2, 23 KOs) is on the hunt for another world title shot. The former two-division world champion will take on Liam Wilson (13-2, 7 KOs) on ESPN+ in a special 12-round junior lightweight attraction on Friday, March 29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Following a recent training session in San Diego, California, this is what Valdez had to say:
“This is definitely a crossroads fight because it will determine who gets closer to a world title opportunity. My goal for 2024 is to be a world champion again. I miss being a world champion. Boxing is my life. If you are not striving to be the best, then what are you doing in this sport? I always train hard to be the best. So, this fight means everything because winning this fight will put me one step closer to a world title shot.”
“Liam Wilson is a tough fighter. I was there when he fought Emanuel Navarrete. He’s the kind of fighter who doesn’t give up. You can’t count out a fighter like that, so I’m taking this very seriously. I know it’s not going to be an easy. But nothing is impossible. Every fighter is beatable. You just have to go in there with a smart game plan.”
“Fighting in Arizona means a lot to me because I know a lot of people from all over Sonora, Mexico, will be there as well as a lot of people from Tucson, Phoenix and all over Arizona. So it means everything, especially because of my last fight. I wanted to give the fans a good fight, and we lost. I was heartbroken because I wanted to give the fans a good fight and the victory. That wasn’t the case, so this is my chance again.”
“After seeing him in there with Navarrete and knowing my style, this will definitely be war. It will be a fan-friendly fight. I’ve seen that he has a lot of heart when he fought Navarrete. But we’re going to see who has more heart and who wants it more.”
I like Valdez but his fights are usually life and death. I’m note sure how much he has left at this pace. After some of his fights his face looks like chewed bubble-gum and he’s not that old at all.
Oscar is a great boxer but he moved up from 126 lbs and his body responded the same
Some boxers move up and feel the same or better and some of them feel weaker , lose power etc
I know maybe he move up because his body grow up but everybody boxer act diferent when increasing their body weight
Brooner for example was great and very strong at 135 lbs then he moved to 140 and 147 lbs and he was not the same
Other boxers like Oscar de la Hoya he was great at 135 he moved to 147 and 154 and looked better
Issac Cruz also is very small for 135 and 140 lbs
Wilson in 2! The thunder from down under should win by KTFO.
Did he take his “mex meat ” for this one?
The drug test will say it
Valdez tko 10
Valdez will no-mas-it on the 8th!
I feel an upset. Wilson is that hardcore Aussie that gives and takes punishment.
Yea we never know and Valdez has been punished as well
Oscar has been a fav since putting his 0 on the line against Shakur Stevenson. He actually deserves the spotlight he gets. A true fighter
Anybody is a true fighter with “mex meat ” in their system.