When is Valenzuela vs Giron?
Luis Torres Valenzuela is set to face Rene Tellez Giron on Friday, February 27th, 2026, at University of Texas, Arlington.
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit will be 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 kg).
Valenzuela vs Giron stats
Luis Torres Valenzuela steps into the ring with a record of 22 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 13 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Rene Tellez Giron will make his way to the ring with a record of 22 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws, with 13 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest that Valenzuela and Giron have similar power, both with a 59% knockout percentage.
Luis Torres Valenzuela is the younger man by 2 years, at 24 years old.
Valenzuela has a height advantage of 5 inches over Giron. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.
Luis Torres Valenzuela fights out of the southpaw stance, while Rene Tellez Giron is an orthodox fighter.
Valenzuela is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 4 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2017, 2 years and 1 month later than Giron, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 40 fewer professional rounds, totaling 127 compared to Giron's 167.
Luis Torres Valenzuela goes into the fight ranked number 13 by the WBA at lightweight.
Rene Tellez Giron is currently ranked number 9 by the WBO in the 135lb division.
Valenzuela vs Giron form
Giron has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he defeated Jordan White on September 5, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, United States.
Prior to that, he had been beaten by Eduardo Hernandez on February 28, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Hilton Lac Leamy, Gastineau, Canada.
Going into that contest, he had lost to Floyd Schofield on November 2, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States.
Before that, he had defeated Alex Dilmaghani on June 28, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington.
He had beaten George Acosta on February 8, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas.
Activity check
Valenzuela's last 2 fights have come over a period of 11 months and 19 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 12 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6 rounds on average.
Giron's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 49 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.8 rounds on average.
What time does Valenzuela vs Giron start?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at University of Texas, Arlington, United States, which is around 4:00 AM GMT in the UK.
Who is showing Valenzuela vs Giron?
Valenzuela vs Giron will be broadcast on ProBox TV in both the United States and the UK.
How do you stream Valenzuela vs Giron?
In the US you can stream Valenzuela vs Giron on ProboxTV, via their Youtube Channel.
The whole event costs free.
In the UK you can stream Valenzuela vs Giron on ProboxTV, via their Youtube Channel.
The whole event costs free.
What are the odds on Valenzuela vs Giron?
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