HENDERSON, Nevada — Liam Wilson is raring to assert his spot among the many high fighters within the junior light-weight division.
The Australian former world title challenger will tackle former two-division world champion Oscar Valdez in a particular 12-round attraction this Friday, March 29 at Desert Diamond Enviornment in Glendale, Arizona.
Within the co-feature, WBC/WBA/Ring Journal champion Seniesa “Tremendous Dangerous” Estrada and WBO/IBF ruler Yokasta Valle will collide in a extremely anticipated showdown for the undisputed minimumweight crown.
Valdez-Wilson & Estrada-Valle headline a stacked card streaming reside and solely within the U.S. on ESPN+.
Promoted by High Rank, in affiliation with No Restrict Boxing, tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com.
Wilson (13-2, 7 KOs) is a five-year professional who made his U.S. debut by almost upsetting Emanuel Navarrete in a bid for the vacant WBO junior light-weight title at Desert Diamond Enviornment final February. The 28-year-old shocked Navarrete with a left hook earlier than flooring him with a flurry of punches within the fourth. Wilson was ultimately stopped within the ninth spherical, however he bounced again with victories over Carlos Alanis in August and Jackson Jon England in December. Valdez (31-2, 23 KOs), a two-time Mexican Olympian, returns following an August defeat towards Navarrete on the identical venue.
Following a current coaching session in Henderson, Nevada, that is what Wilson needed to say:
“I’ve had two fights because the Navarrete battle. I really feel rather more ready this time round. I’m going again to the identical place. I’m rather more aware of the entire environment there. I’m actually wanting ahead to March 29.”
“I believe he’s going to need to show himself on this battle. He needs to indicate that he nonetheless has what it takes to be a world champion. So, whereas I’m undecided what to anticipate, I do know he’s properly rounded. You don’t turn into a two-division world champion by being one-dimensional.” “It’s laborious to foretell what’s going to occur with him. Prior to now, he’s proven that he likes to go in there and brawl. However he’s additionally been boxing and shifting extra in his final couple fights. So, I’m not too positive what to anticipate from him, however I’m prepared for something.” “He has been in a variety of wars. I’ve that tendency as properly. If a battle will get tough, I get dragged into it. So, I’m prepared for something. I’m going to make use of my skills. I’m going to stay to my recreation plan. However I’m additionally prepared for a battle.”
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