Video: Oscar Valdez on Gradovich win: We had a great camp, and I think we proved it tonight

“This is a living dream come true for me. Living this, ever since I was a kid I dreamed of being in Vegas fighting in being cards. And right now, I’m living it. Every moment day by day. We had a great camp, and I think we proved it tonight.”
Oscar Valdez

Unbeaten two-time Mexican Olympian featherweight Oscar Valdez (19-0, 17 Kos broke down former IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich (22-1-1, 9 KOs) in four rounds. Valdez was methodical in overpowering Gradovich using his whole arsenal until the end came in the fourth round product of a left hook. Official time of stoppage was 2:14. With win Valdez claimed the vacant WBO NABO featherweight belt, and continued his journey towards a world title.