By Miguel Rivera
Sensational Puerto Rican prospect Felix "El Diamante" Verdejo had a successful visit to the operating room, where he underwent a procedure for a minor injury to his left hand .
The undefeated Latino lightweight champion of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) was operated on in Los Angeles by specialist Dr. Steven Shin, who was selected in 2014 as the best hand surgeon by Castle Collony: Top Doctors.
"It was a success," Shin said after completing the procedure. "Everything is like new."
The renowned specialist has operated other top athletes, such as Vasyl Lomachenko, Brandon Rios, LaMarcus Aldridge, among others.
Shin said Verdejo will be evaluated again next Monday, and also said that "Diamante" can not have any contact with his left hand for three months.
"We will not rush anything. Let's wait for Felix heal completely and once that happens we will know when he will be back in the ring," said Ricky Marquez, trainer and manager of Verdejo.
