By Miguel Rivera
Rising Mexican prospect Oscar Valdez (14-0, 13KOs) is planning to stay very active in 2015. The Mexican Olympian had six big wins in 2014 and plans to have at least that many fights next year. Valdez's manager, Frank Espinoza, says his boxer will step things up in the new year, fighting in contests scheduled for ten rounds and his first bout back is being targeted for March.
"I really was surprised with his evolution in 2014, he displayed some good things. When he went further in some fights, he did well, showed good power. As I've said since his pro debut, there is no doubt Óscar Valdez will be the next star of Mexican boxing," said Espinoza.
"The ideal plan is to get him a good ranking and, if possible, have him in position to compete for a world championship by the end of the year; this would be great," Espinoza told ESPN Deportes.
Espinoza could see a title fight taking place as early as the first quarter of 2016.
