Oscar Valdez is set to make his return to the ring.
In his career, the Mexican-American has cemented his status as an entertaining fighter, whoβs given the fans many an exciting bout.
However, Valdez hasnβt fought since his knockout loss to Emanuel Navarrete.
Now, heβs ready to make his comeback with the intent of becoming world champion once again.
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Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesOscar Valdez will fight Ricky Medina
Oscar Valdez is making his homecoming on September 6, inside the Domo Binacional in his hometown of Nogales, Mexico.
The warrior is scheduled to go to war with Ricky Medina, in a match-up he simply canβt afford to lose.
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Two-time world champ Oscar Valdez is back in his hometown against San Antonio native Ricky “El Castigo” Medina on Saturday, Sept. 6. pic.twitter.com/L66IYGRT9P
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The gifted fighter hasnβt boxed in his homeland since 2013, making it not just a massive occasion for the boxer himself, but also his adoring fans.
As per Sporting News, his promoter, Bob Arum, said: βOscar Valdez is a warrior, and this is a great opportunity for him to return home and prove he still has what it takes to contend at 130 pounds.
βOscar has been with Top Rank since he turned pro, and we are in his corner as he attempts to become a three-time world champion.β
What do we know about Oscar Valdezβs opponent, Ricky Medina?
Medina is going into the biggest fight of his life against Valdez.
The American went 13-0 before suffering his first loss in 2022 against now world champion Raymond Ford.
After the tough defeat, he bounced back with two consecutive victories against Steve Garagarza and Juan Antonio Lopez.
However, he then suffered heartbreaking losses at the hands of George Acosta and Geo Lopez.
He won his last outing against Angel Hernandez Pillado.