Alejandro Valdez is Hungry To Take Cermeno's Belt
By Mark Vester
Bantamweight Alejandro Valdez (21-3-3, 15 KOs) wants to make the best of a second chance. In his last outing, he was robbed of a knockout win over WBO champion Fernando Montiel. After pulling off a three round stoppage of Montiel, the decision was later changed to a techincal no-decision. On Saturday at the Arena Itson in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora in Mexico, he challenges Venezuelan Nehomar Cermeno (18-0, 10 KOs) for the WBA's interim-bantamweight title.
The fight is part of Top Rank's split-feed pay-per-view with Kelly Pavlik-Miguel Espino on top. Valdez wants to bring the fight to Cermeno, who is coming off two decision wins over ex-champion Cristian Mijares.
"I feel very good. Last Wednesday we went 12 rounds in sparring and closed [training camp] strong on Saturday. Starting Sunday, we are going to start preparing everything to ensure we make the weight on Friday the 11th," said Valdez.
"My preparation has been tough, since my aim is to win the world title. I am not nervous at all. I am very pleased to fight on my land and before my people. I find it a pleasure to prepare for fights. It's something positive for me and something that I do for my children, my family and my fans."
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