Valdez vs. Medina in a crucial homecoming bout on September 6 in Nogales, Mexico

The Former Two-Division World Champion Oscar Valdez (32-3, 24 kos) Returns on Saturday, September 6, 2025in A 10-Round Junior Lightweight Fight Against Ricky Medina (26-7, 10 kos) at the Domo BinaCational In Nogales, Mexico. The Event Will Be Broadcast Live On ESPN deports in the US

Valdez’s Current Position

Valdez hasn’t Fought Fair December, When He was stopped by the Sixth Round WBO Super Featherweight Champion Emanuel Navarrete. It was His Second to Defeat Navarrete in As many Years, Both One-Sided Affairs That Highlighted The Gap Between Valdez and The Current Elite at 130 pounds.

Promoter Bob Arum has confirmed that valdez is still seking a Third World title, Though He hasn’t Specified What Champion Is Being Targeted. A Trilogy With Navarrete Would Have Little Appeal Given How Decisive The First Two Fights Were. The Other Belt Holders – Lamont Roach Jr, Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez, And O’Shaquie Foster – All represented Dangerous Options for a 33-year-old Fighter with Miles on the Clock.

An Important Test for Valdez

“Oscar Valdez is a proud warrior, and this is a great opportunity for Him to Return Home and Prove Height Has What It Takes To Contend At 130 Pounds,” Said Top rank Chairman Bob Arum. “Oscar has been with top rank Since He turned Pro, and we are in His Corner as He Attempts to Beceee-Time World Champion.”

On paper, medina isn’t expected to be a major threat. He has dropped Two of His Last Three Fights and Lacks Power at The Highest Level. Still, With Youth On His Side, He Be Able to Test How Much Valdez has left. Over the Last Five Fights, Valdez has Lost Three – Two to Navarrete and One Shakur Stevenson – All Lopsided Defeats That Raised Doubs About His Longevity.

Can Valdez Recapture Past Success?

Valdez’s Most Successful Run Came 126 poundsWHERE first won a World title and established Himself as One of Mexico’s Brightest Stars. A Return to That Division Could Provide A Realistic Path Back Into Contention. At 130, he hasn’t the Sharpness or Physical Strength Needed to Compete with the Current Champions.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Venue: Bina dome, Nogales, Mexico
Broadcast: Live on ESPN Deportes (US)
Start Time: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Televised Card

• Oscar Valdez vs Ricky Medina – 10 rounds, junior lightweight

• Israel Ramirez vs Jose Amaro – 10 rounds, Junior Featherweight

• Angel Patron vs Carlos Vargas – 8 rounds, Junior Featherweight

• Ricardo Gonzalez vs Leobardo Quintana – 8 rounds, junior lightweight

• Luis Corona Parra vs Yohan Haitiño – 6 rounds, junior Lightweight (Swing Bout)