By Hesiquio Balderas
“We fought a few years ago in the PanAm Games and he got the win, he went on to capture the gold medal. He isn’t an easy task, I will be prepared,” said WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Oscar Valdez. “Obviously I see it as a rematch fight. I want to bring the fans excitement and have a great fight. It’s not going to be easy but it’s my time – and time to get revenge against Conceição.”
The fight will take place September 10 at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, Valdez’ second home and he will be surrounded by family members and friends. “I will put on a great performance for the fans, I’m willing to die in the ring as I am a warrior. I will give it my all to please the fans!”
Can’t wait, I wonder when Miguel Berchelt will return as well…
This could be a really tough fight for Valdez. Sometimes people just have your number, amateur, pro – everything. Definitely picking Valdez and I haven’t been too impressed with Conceicao in the pros, but it could be a really close fight.
Lucie, this matchup reminds me of cotto-pinto and cotto-Abdullaev.
Yeah, you could definitely be right, those are good examples of one fighter just proving to be a much better pro than someone who beat them in the amateurs. The other side would be DLH – Mosley, Mosley – Forest and Ioka – Amnat.
Lucie, true. Only thing that makes me think cotto, though, is that this guy isn’t really known and ranked. Mosley was and so was Forrest. But you never know, mayorga was a loudmouth with ko power only and was able to ko Forrest.
That is always so crazy to think of: Forrest beats Mosley twice. Mayorga beats Forrest twice. Mosley beats Mayorga, stopped him, twice.
You know. I never thought of that. That is crazy to see how it came full circle so to speak.
The second Mayorga-Forrest fight was a draw, but I hear what you’re saying.
This kid Valdez is a true Mexican Warrior!! Let’s Go Champ!!!
Oscar Diaz? Or Valdez? Proof readers, where you at?
was thinking the same thing, go ‘Oscar Valdez Diaz De La Hoya’
Personally I think this fight sucks. This guy wasn’t even ranked last month and is now coincidentally the #15 contender. And both are promoted by Top Rank
I don’t see the point. Conciecao is not ready. Not really even in the same league. I know conciecao won in the amateurs but this is a whole other ball game. Conciecao is not at the championship level yet. I don’t necessarily buy the “revenge ” talk. I guess Valdez is entitled to a relatively easy fight every now and then.