Jose Valenzuela’s Pursuit of Redemption Against Edwin De Los Santos

Jose Valenzuela enters the ring with a steadfast goal: to overturn his 2022 loss to Edwin De Los Santos.Their eagerly awaited rematch is set for Sunday evening at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas,airing live on sky sports.

Setting Sights on Bigger Challenges: Targeting Shakur Stevenson

Valenzuela’s aspirations stretch well beyond this upcoming fight. He aims to establish himself as a serious contender against American boxing star Shakur Stevenson, who has surged in prominence following Terence Crawford’s retirement and is now regarded as one of the premier pound-for-pound fighters in the U.S.

“Facing Shakur Stevenson has always been a dream,” Valenzuela expressed. “He’s an outstanding athlete,and that matchup excites me more than anything else.”

The contrasting fighting styles between them bolster Valenzuela’s confidence: “Styles make fights, and I believe my style poses a unique challenge to Stevenson’s approach.”

A Journey of Growth After Defeat

The defeat by De Los Santos marked a turning point in Valenzuela’s career-it was his first professional knockout loss and remains his only stoppage defeat so far.Reflecting on that night, he admits he lacked both mental readiness and physical readiness.

“Back then, I was inexperienced-immature,” he admitted.”Now I’m prepared; I’ve grown immensely as that fight.”

This humbling setback ignited notable personal progress. Following two consecutive losses after facing De Los Santos-including one against Gary Antuanne Russell wich led him to drop back down to lightweight (135 lbs)-Valenzuela committed himself fully to advancement.

From Adversity comes Triumph: The Rise of a Renewed Fighter

• Bounced back with an notable knockout victory over Chris Colbert.
• secured the WBA super-lightweight title through an outstanding win against Isaac Cruz.
• Emerged stronger from defeats by honing both technique and mindset.

“Defeat doesn’t define you-it educates you,” Valenzuela emphasized. “you can stumble but come back stronger if you learn from your mistakes.”

The High stakes This Sunday Night in Las Vegas

This showdown represents more than just redemption; it offers Valenzuela the chance to demonstrate how much he has evolved into an elite-level competitor once again. He insists this time will be different due to his growth inside and outside the ring.

“My focus is sharp now-on boxing and my family,” he declared confidently.”This isn’t merely about winning; it’s about proving who I truly am as a complete fighter.”

A New Era Beckons After Victory

If victorious over De Los Santos, Jose would cement his place among top contenders while reigniting anticipation for future marquee matchups-especially with Shakur Stevenson-whose recent fights have attracted record-breaking viewership across platforms like ESPN+ and DAZN worldwide.

Tune-In Information:

• Catching edwin De Los Santos vs jose Valenzuela live on Sky Sports Action begins at 9:30pm Sunday night.