Jose Valenzuela: record, next fight and profile →
Returning from almost a one-year layoff, Valenzuela made it a point to emphasize the depth of his boxing acumen, even as Torres desperately sought to score a 20th career knockout late in the bout.
Jose Valenzuela said his decision to join Zuffa and headline its Sunday welterweight main event against Diego Torres Nunez at the Apex in Las Vegas seemed like common sense.
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A 10-round showdown between Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela and Diego Torres will headline the second installment of Zuffa Boxing on February 1.
Photos from Saturday's Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach Jnr card at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Russell overwhelmed Valenzuela, throwing 957 punches and landing 252.
Gary Antuanne Russell joined his older brother Gary Russell Jnr among the list of boxers who have held world titles, punishing Jose “El Rayo” Valenzuela in a one-sided, unanimous decision win to lift the WBA junior welterweight title Saturday in Brooklyn, New York.
"Rayo" Valenzuela believes his choice of opposition for his first title defense is a statement in itself.
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Robert Garcia says his fighter doesn't have to box too much, but would be best served to use angles against Russell