Oscar Valdez returns to the ring to face Richard “Ricky” Medina on Saturday, September 6, live from Domo Binacional in Nogales, Mexico. They clash in a 10-rounder at super featherweight.
Mexico’s former two-weight champion Valdez (32-3, 24 KOs) is aiming to bounce back from a defeat to Emanuel Navarrete last December and earn his next title shot. “Ricky” Medina (16-3, 9 KOs) of San Antonio, TX, is targeting his second win in a row.
Among the Valdez vs Medina undercard bouts, Jose Ramirez Maciel (23-2, 12 KOs) takes on Jose Amaro Guerrero (12-0-1, 4 KOs) at super bantamweight. Also at super bantamweight, Angel Patron Cruz (17-0, 12 KOs) meets Carlos Vargas Jaquez (18-2, 13 KOs).
Additionally, Erick Fernando Campos (7-1, 3 KOs) faces Omar Garcia (6-12, 1 KO) at super lightweight. A super featherweight swing bout features Luis Corona Parra (5-0-1, 4 KOs) versus Yohan Orduno (3-0, 3 KOs).
Valdez vs Medina results
Get Valdez vs Medina full fight card results below.
- Oscar Valdez def. Ricky Medina by unanimous decision (97-93, 98-92, 100-90) | Watch video
- Luis Corona Parra def. Yohan Orduno by majority decision (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)
- Jose Ramirez Maciel vs. Jose Amaro Guerrero – No Contest (Ramirez cut by an accidental head clash, R3, 1:18)
- Angel Patron Cruz def. Carlos Vargas Jaquez by TKO (doctor stoppage, R3, 1:52)
- Erick Fernando Campos def. Omar Garcia by TKO (R5, 2:35)
Valdez vs Medina live blog
Oscar Valdez post-fight interview
Here’s what Oscar Valdez had to say following his victory over Ricky Medina.
Valdez vs Medina: Fight video highlights
Here’s the full fight video highlights, as Oscar Valdez battles Richard “Ricky” Medina in homecoming showdown.
Oscar Valdez defeats Ricky Medina by decision
Mexico’s former two-division champion Oscar Valdez (33-3, 24 KOs) defeats Richard “Ricky” Medina (16-4, 9 KOs) of San Antonio, TX, by unanimous decision. After 10 rounds at super featherweight, the judges scored the fight 97-93, 98-92, 100-90.
With the victory, Valdez rebounds from his defeat to Emanuel Navarrete last December.
Valdez vs Medina underway
The main event bout between Oscar Valdez and Ricky Medina is underway.
Luis Corona Parra defeats Yohan Orduno by decision
In a swing bout at super featherweight, Luis Corona Parra (6-0-1, 4 KOs) defeats Yohan Orduno (3-1, 3 KOs) by majority decision.
Israel Ramirez vs Jose Amaro ruled no contest
The super bantamweight bout between Jose Israel Ramirez Maciel (23-2, 12 KOs, 1 NC) and Jose Amaro Guerrero (12-0-1, 4 KOs, 1 NC) was stopped during the third round and ruled a no contest. Ramirez sustained a cut due to an accidental clash of heads.
Angel Patron Cruz TKO's Carlos Vargas Jaquez in second round
Angel Patron Cruz (18-0, 13 KOs) defeats Carlos Vargas Jaquez (18-3, 13 KOs) by TKO in the third round at super bantamweight. The fight was stopped by the doctor due to a cut on Vargas’ eyebrow.
Video: Richard Medina vs Geo Lopez
Richard Medina won his previous bout last December by TKO against Angel Hernandez Pillado. With the win, he rebounded from a decision defeat to Geo Lopez. There doesn’t seem to be footage of the Medina vs Pillado fight on YouTube, but here’s the highlight from his fight against Lopez.
Oscar Valdez interview
In case you missed it, here’s what Oscar Valdez had to say ahead of the bout.
Valdez vs Medina: How to watch and start time
Valdez vs Medina airs live on ESPN Deportes. The start time is 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT.