By: Sean Crose
Oscar Valdez is now the WBO interim tremendous featherweight champion of the world. For, final evening in Glendale, Arizona, the 33 12 months outdated merely obtained the higher of the 28 12 months outdated Liam Wilson in a aggressive battle. Wilson, 13-2, appeared sharp within the first, however the 31-2, Valdez was in a position to push him again early on. Sure sufficient, Valdez’ punches have been laborious and crisp in the course of the first rounds, which indicated issues would get tough for Wilson because the battle progressed. A priceless uppercut on the finish of the sixth confirmed simply how in management Valdez was on the midpoint of the battle.
Wilson was nothing is just not sport nevertheless. Unfortunately, the Aussie’s gutsy combating model could have been his downfall. The referee stepped in and stopped the battle on the very finish of the seventh, as Wilson was clearly being battered. After the bout, Valdez made it some extent to push the advantages of a constructive and decided outlook. “In boxing, you might lose,” he mentioned. “In life, you might lose. But you have an obligation to come back strong.” Earlier on, Seniesa Estrada received a unanimous choice victory over Yokasta Valle, making herself the undisputed minimumweight champion of the world.
