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Óscar Valdez Beats Ricky Medina by Unanimous Decision in Nogales Return

The disputed verdict renewed questions about Valdez’s readiness for another title run.

Overview

  • Valdez won a 10-round non-title super-featherweight bout by unanimous decision with scorecards of 100-90, 98-92 and 97-93.
  • The fight took place Saturday at the Domo Binacional in Nogales, Sonora, and was broadcast on free-to-air Azteca 7.
  • Multiple outlets described the scoring as contentious, noting Medina’s effective stretches and the competitiveness of several rounds.
  • Reports highlighted visible fatigue from Valdez in the late rounds as Medina pressed forward and found success with combinations.
  • The hometown bout marked Valdez’s first step back after his loss to Emmanuel Navarrete, extending his comeback under trainer Manny Robles.