Valdez vs. Medina in a crucial return attack on September 6 in Nogales, Mexico

The world champion of two divisions Oscar Valdez (32-3, 24 kos) return Saturday, September 6, 2025In a light -round struggle Ricky Medina (26-7, 10 kos) at her Binational dome In Nogales, Mexico. The event will be broadcast live Espn sports in the USA

Valdez’s current position

Valdez has not fought since last December, when he was stopped at sixth round Wbo super feather pweath champion Emanuel Navarrete. It was his second defeat in Navarrete in so many years, both unilateral matters that showed the gap between Valdez and the current elite at 130 pounds.

Developer Bob arum He has confirmed that Valdez continues to look for a third world title, although he has not specified which champion he is running. A trilogy with Navarrete would be unattractive, as the first two fights were decisive. The other belt holders – Lamont Roach Jr, Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez, and O’Shaquie Foster -All represent dangerous options for a 33 -year -old fighter with miles on the clock.

An important test for Valdez

“Oscar Valdez is a proud warrior, and this is a great opportunity for him to return home and show that he still has what is needed to fight at 130 pounds,” he said The president of the first rank, Bob Arum. “Oscarscar has been with the maximum since he became a professional, and we are in his corner while trying to become three times world champion.”

On paper, Medina is not expected to be an important threat. He has abandoned two of his last three fights and has no highest power power. However, with the youth on your side, you may try the amount of Valdez. During the last five fights, Valdez has lost three: two in Navarrete and one to Shakur Stevenson – All the defeats that raised doubts about their longevity.

Can Valdez regain past success?

Came the most successful career of Valdez 126 poundswhere he won a world title and settled as one of the brightest stars in Mexico. Return to this division could provide a more realistic path in containment. At the age of 130, he has not shown the same sharpness or physical force needed to compete with the current champions.

Details of the event

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Place: Binational dome, Nogales, Mexico
Issuing: Live in Espn Deportes (USA)
Starting time: 22:00 and / 7 PT

Televised card

• Oscar Valdez vs Ricky Medina – 10 rounds, light junior

• Israel Ramirez vs Jose Amaro – 10 rounds, junior pen weight

• Angel Patron vs Carlos Vargas – 8 rounds, junior pen weight

• Ricardo Gonzalez vs Leobardo Quintana – 8 rounds, light junior

• Luis Corona Parra vs yohan orduño – 6 rounds, light junior (swing combat)