Jose Valenzuela: page 6

‘Pitbull’ Cruz Unimpressed by Ryan Garcia, But Says, ‘I Want to Fight Him’

Andy Ruiz, ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, Others Sell Aug. 3 Undercard in New York Presser

BoxingScene.com's 2023 Knockout of The Year: Brian Mendoza Over Sebastian Fundora

By Keith Idec - No one saw it coming. No one, that is, other than Brian Mendoza. The junior middleweight contender was well aware that Sebastian Fundora’s defensive deficiencies made the 6-foot-6 southpaw susceptible to left hooks. Though undoubtedly down on the scorecards entering the seventh round April 8 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, Mendoza realized that if he could connect cleanly with one of his left hooks that he could change the course of their 12-round fight for Fundora’s WBC interim super welterweight title.

Jose Valenzuela On Knocking Chris Colbert Out: "I Knew He Was Scared Of Me"

If you looked up the word bravado in the dictionary, you're likely to find the name Chris Colbert next to it. The brazen New Yorker's words may come across as hubris-laden but Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela saw right through his facade.

Team Gervonta Davis Does Not Believe Fight With Jose Valenzuela Would Last More Than Three Rounds

Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela was apoplectic when he was given the first results. After going 10 hard-fought rounds with Chris Colbert a few months prior, the 24-year-old believed he did more than enough to earn the victory. He was wrong.

Jose Valenzuela Believes He Has The Power To Stop Gervonta Davis

Sometimes, when things are going your way, you can get ahead of yourself. Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela can admit that hubris began seeping into his bloodstream with each highlight-reel-worthy knockout.

Gary Russell Jr. On Chris Colbert Getting KO’d: “He Got His Ass Scorched”

Gary Russell Jr. has never been a fan of Chris Colbert. The Brooklyn native, from his point of view, talks entirely too much trash and seldom backs it up in the ring. After watching Colbert come up woefully short at the hands of Hector Luis Garcia in 2022, Russell wanted to see how he bounced back.

Jose Valenzuela is Open To Facing Edwin De Los Santos in Rematch

Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela was a hot-shot lightweight prospect before Edwin De Los Santos got his hands on him. In September of 2022, both men hit the canvas in the second round. With De Los Santos having his legs underneath him a bit more, he sent Valenzuela to the pavement once more in the third before closing the show just a few seconds later.

Jose Valenzuela: Tank, Let’s Get It On, Man; Let’s Give These People A Great Show

Now that he has violently avenged his close loss to Chris Colbert, Jose Valenzuela wants to fight one of boxing’s biggest stars. The 24-year-old lightweight contender called for a showdown with Gervonta Davis moments after his highlight-reel

Photos: Jose Valenzuela Puts Chris Colbert To Sleep in Sixth To Get Revenge

Valenzuela, Colbert Fight Photos Gallery - Minneapolis - In a rematch taking place at lightweight, Jose Valenzuela (13-2, 9 KOs) got revenge by knocking out Chris Colbert (17-2, 6 KOs) in the sixth round. (photos by Ryan Hafey and Amanda Westcott)