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Oscar Valdez
Oscar Valdez

Record

31-2-0

Form

UD 12
UD 10
UD 12
UD 12
KO 10

Stats

age
32
Height
5' 5" / 166 cm
Reach
66.1" / 168 cm
Stance
Orthodox (R)

Full record

Wins
31
By KO
23
KO%
74%
Lost
2
Stopped
0
Draws
0
Debut
2012
Pro RDS
214

Ranking @ Super Featherweight

ring
5
wbo
6
ibf
-
wbc
7
wba
-

The story

Born on December 22, 1990 in Nogales, Sonora, Oscar Valdez embodies the Mexican fighting style with his aggressiveness, as he continually comes forward and drills his opponents with sharp combinations. He had a solid amateur career, as he qualified for the 2008 Olympics when he was only 17. He didn’t medal, although he had the misfortune of facing the eventual gold medalist in his first match. In the 2008 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, he took gold. He also claimed the gold medal at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. Competing in the Olympics again in 2012, he had more success, winning two matches, but still failed to medal.

Valdez decided to turn pro after that and had his first fight on November 3, 2012 against Angel Prado. It took him only two rounds to win the fight by TKO, as he showed off his considerable punching power. He fought again just over a month later, and the result was the same, a second-round TKO victory over Corben Page. After a couple months off, he fought on March 16, 2013 against Carlos Gonzalez, picking up a fourth-round TKO.

With the young boxer’s aggressive fighting style, high pace, and heavy hands, it made sense why Oscar Valdez put so many opponents away. His first nine fights were TKO victories, which earned him a shot at the NABF Junior super featherweight title on April 12, 2014 against the 10-4-1 Adrian Perez. He didn’t get the TKO this time – it was a KO, instead, as he showed off his knack for body shots with an excellent left hand dug right into the liver, and a right hand after it to seal the deal. Perez dropped to the ground, and although he was conscious, he was too badly hurt to even attempt to get up.

After one title defense which was another victory inside the distance, Valdez fought for the NABF Junior featherweight belt on July 26, 2014. He fought Juan Ruiz, who became the first boxer to take him to a decision. Oscar Valdez still won all eight rounds, though. He picked up where he left off after that, knocking out three more fighters and then winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Ruben Tamayo. With another two TKOs, he had built his record up to 18-0, and for that he got a chance to fight for the WBO-NABO featherweight title on April 9, 2016 against Evgeny Gradovich, who was 21-1-1 at the time. In a brutal beatdown, Valdez took control from the very beginning on his way to a fourth-round TKO.

With that win, he got his first shot at a world title, the WBO featherweight belt on July 23, 2016 against the 26-0 Matias Rueda. He used terrific body work to score two knockdowns in the first two rounds, and on the second, the referee waved off the fight. In the biggest fight of his life and against an undefeated opponent, Valdez showed his tremendous talent and finishing ability. He closed out 2016 with another TKO, this one in the seventh round against Hiroshige Osawa to defend his belt.

Oscar Valdez profile


What is Oscar Valdez's Record?

Oscar Valdez's record currently stands at 31 wins, 2 loses and 0 draws. Of those 31 wins he has stopped 23 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 74%. Despite his 2 loses, he has never been stopped. He's boxed a total of 214 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.5 rounds on average.

What was Valdez's last fight?

Oscar Valdez's last fight took place against Emanuel Navarrete's on 12th Aug 2023, in Glendale, United States. He lost by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. That fight was 3 months and 17 days ago.

How active is Oscar Valdez?

Valdez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.

Where is Oscar Valdez From?

Valdez was born in Mexico.

How Old Is Oscar Valdez?

The super featherweight is currently 32 years old. He was born on 22nd December 1990, so he will turn 33 in 23 days.

How long has Valdez been fighting?

Oscar Valdez made his professional debut in November 2012, so he has been a pro for 11 years.

How good is Oscar Valdez?

Valdez is currently ranked 5th by the The Ring, 6th by the WBO and 7th by the WBC at Super Featherweight.

How tall is Oscar Valdez?

Valdez is 5' 5" (5 Foot and 5 inches) which is 166cm (1 meter and 66 centimeters).

What is Valdez's Reach?

His reach is 66.1 inches (66.1") which is 168 cm (1 meter and 68 centimeters).

What stance does Oscar Valdez use?

Valdez fights from a traditional orthodox stance, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Oscar Valdez?

Some potential future fights for Valdez include Lee Selby, Leo Santa Cruz, Gary Russell Jr, Andres Gutierrez and Vasyl Lomachenko.

What will be Oscar Valdez's Next Fight?

Oscar Valdez doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Valdez include Lee Selby, Leo Santa Cruz, Gary Russell Jr, Andres Gutierrez and Vasyl Lomachenko.

How can I stream Oscar Valdez's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Valdez's fights on NowTV and Sky Go.

In the US you can usually stream Oscar Valdez's fights via ESPN+, ESPN APP and ESPN / ESPN 2 / FS1 via Hulu Live TV.

What are some recent Oscar Valdez results?

Valdez has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Emanuel Navarrete on 12th August 2023 by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Lightweight championship fight at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, United States.

Previous to that, he had won against Adam Lopez on 20th May 2023 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Shakur Stevenson on 30th April 2022 by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Featherweight, WBO World Junior Lightweight and The Ring Junior Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had beat Robson Conceicao on 10th September 2021 by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Featherweight championship fight at Casino Del Sol, Arizona.

He had defeated Miguel Berchelt on 20th February 2021 by knockout in the 10th round in their WBC World Super Featherweight championship fight at The Bubble, MGM Grand, Nevada.

Oscar Valdez Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
32December 22, 1990Mexico166 cm168 cmorthodoxSuper Featherweight (130 lb)
Oscar Valdez Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
31-2-0312374%2002142012
Oscar Valdez Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Super Featherweight57--6
Oscar Valdez Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultReplayVenue
2023-08-12Emanuel NavarreteLost (UD 12) watch replay Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, AZ, United States
2023-05-20Adam LopezWon (UD 10)MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2022-04-30Shakur StevensonLost (UD 12) watch replay MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States
2021-09-10Robson ConceicaoWon (UD 12) watch replay Casino Del Sol, Arizona, United States
2021-02-20Miguel BercheltWon (KO 10) watch replay The Bubble, MGM Grand, Nevada, United States
2020-07-21Jayson VelezWon (TKO 10)The Bubble, MGM Grand, Nevada, United States
2019-11-30Adam LopezWon (TKO 7)Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
2019-06-08Jason SanchezWon (UD 12)Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Nevada, United States
2019-02-02Carmine TommasoneWon (TKO 7)The Ford Center at The Star, Texas, United States
2018-03-10Scott QuiggWon (UD 12) watch replay StubHub Center, Carson, United States
2017-09-22Genesis ServaniaWon (UD 12)Convention Center, Tucson, United States
2017-04-22Miguel MarriagaWon (UD 12)StubHub Center, Carson, United States
2016-11-05Hiroshige OsawaWon (TKO 7)Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States
2016-07-23Matias Carlos Adrian RuedaWon (TKO 2)MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States
2016-04-09Evgeny GradovichWon (TKO 4)MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States
2015-12-12Ernie SanchezWon (TKO 3)Convention Center, Tucson, United States
2015-09-11Chris AvalosWon (TKO 5)Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States
2015-06-27Ruben TamayoWon (UD 10)StubHub Center, Carson, United States

Oscar Valdez's next fight

When is Oscar Valdez's Next Fight?

Oscar Valdez doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Valdez include Lee Selby, Leo Santa Cruz, Gary Russell Jr, Andres Gutierrez and Vasyl Lomachenko.

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How can I stream Oscar Valdez's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Valdez's fights on NowTV and Sky Go.

In the US you can usually stream Oscar Valdez's fights via ESPN+, ESPN APP and ESPN / ESPN 2 / FS1 via Hulu Live TV.

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