Valdez set to face the winner of the Navarrete vs. Wilson fight

Bob Arum, head of promotional company Top Rank, announced that Oscar Valdez's next opponent will be the holder of the WBO championship title, which will be determined in the confrontation between Emanuel Navarrete and Liam Wilson.

"It's a hundred percent. It's not even up for discussion. There's a plan: the winner fights Valdez. Injuries happen often in this sport. Oscar is a dedicated boxer. He's a great talent. When he recovers, we'll set up a fight for him...", Arum stated..

Valdez was scheduled to fight Navarrete for the open WBO title in February this year, but was injured and forced to pull out of the bout. Therefore, Liam Wilson stepped in to become Emmanuel's new rival.