A Hero’s Homecoming for Óscar Valdez
After more than a decade away, two-time world champion Óscar Valdez is coming home. On September 6, Valdez will headline a high-stakes junior lightweight bout against Ricky “El Castigo” Medina at the Domo Binacional in Nogales, Sonora, México—his birthplace and the heart of his warrior spirit. Óscar Valdez vs Ricky Medina in Nogales!
This 10-round main event, presented by Zanfer Boxing and Top Rank, is more than a fight—it’s a statement. Tickets are already live at xticket.mx, and fans are gearing up to welcome their hometown hero with roaring energy.
Valdez Eyes One More World Title Run
Valdez (32-3, 24 KOs), a two-time Olympian, hasn’t fought in Nogales since 2013. With previous reigns as WBO featherweight and WBC junior lightweight champion, he’s no stranger to glory. After a tough loss to Emanuel Navarretein their 2024 rematch, Valdez is back on a mission—to become a three-time world champion.
Top Rank founder Bob Arum put it best: “Óscar Valdez is a warrior. This is his chance to show he still belongs among the elite at 130 pounds.”
Medina Looks to Spoil the Party
But Ricky Medina (16-3, 9 KOs) isn’t just showing up to play the role of the underdog. The San Antonio native started his career strong and recently snapped a two-fight skid with a third-round knockout win. He’s hungry, dangerous, and sees this as his breakout moment.
Valdez will need every ounce of experience, speed, and grit to silence Medina and reignite his world title hopes in front of his home crowd.
