Oscar Valdez undergoes surgery and will be in rest for six weeks.
Mexican champion Oscar Valdez now has a much clearer picture, as he will have to remain in rest for six weeks after undergoing minor surgery before returning to his normal life.
The Sonoran, who was fractured during the fourth defense of his world featherweight title, had staples placed to hold the detached lower jaw together after the fifth round of his fight against Englishman Scott Quigg, whom he ultimately defeated via points after 12 strong rounds on Saturday night in Carson, California.
Contento de la exitosa intervención médica. Gracias a @EspinozaBoxing, a mi equipo y a toda la gente que ha estado al pendiente.
— Oscar Valdez Fierro (@oscarvaldez56) 12 de marzo de 2018
Más que contento por el resultado de la pelea. #AndStill 🇲🇽 #PuroNogales#TeamValdezpic.twitter.com/hOpacuJDgl
Valdez must remain in Los Angeles for medical check-ups
By recommendation of American doctor Douglas Galen from Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Valdez Fierro will have to stay in Los Angeles for at least six weeks to undergo regular check-ups that will help determine his progress, so his rest will have to be postponed until he is cleared by the doctor.
Once he receives the green light, the 28-year-old will travel to Tucson to reunite with his family and begin celebrating what he qualifies as the most important victory in his professional career so far.
Oscar Valdez proud of his victory
Oscar, who can't talk much at the moment and will have to be on a liquid diet, in addition to mandatory rest, expressed his excitement for having had a fight like the ones he had always dreamed of, with drama, blood, and excitement for all the fans. He spoke about feeling proud, because with the type of victory he had against the former European champion, he knows that if there were any doubts about his abilities, they have been eliminated.
Valdez aims for more attractive fights
With this victory over Quigg, the Mexican, who was crowned at the age of 25 and has held the title uninterrupted for two years, improved his record to 24 wins with 19 of them ending before the limit. Now, he hopes that the future holds much more appealing fights to continue putting on a show.
Quigg focuses on recovery and comeback
On the other hand, Quigg, who reported a broken nose and a cut on his left eyelid, assured that he has already started his recovery and will seek to return as soon as possible to get back on the winning track, now that the result against the Mexican meant his second defeat in his professional career.
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