Olympian Oscar Valdez Inks Deal with Top Rank

has inked two-time Mexican Olympian Oscar Valdez to a long-term promotional contract.

Valdez, of Nogales, Mexico, represented Mexico in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.  In the recent London Games, fighting as bantamweight, he advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to eventual Silver Medalist John Joe Nevin of Ireland, despite Nevin taking a standing 8-count in the final round from a body shot.

Top Rank Inc., the top promotional company in the world, has guided numerous Mexican boxers’ careers to the pinnacle, including Erik Morales, Jorge Arce, Jose Luis Castillo, Antonio Margarito and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

“I am looking forward to Top Rank directing the next stage of my boxing career,” said Valdez, a 22-year-old native of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.  “I worked very hard to qualify for the Olympics and I will train twice as hard fighting as a professional.”

Oscar Valdez is trained by his father, Oscar Sr. and is managed by Frank Espinoza, one of the top managers in professional boxing. Valdez is expected to make his pro debut on November 3 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.

“I am very pleased to have Oscar Valdez sign with Top Rank. I have firsthand knowledge of what great work they can do for a boxer and that makes me feel secure about Oscar’s future in Professional Boxing,” said Espinoza, who worked with former world champion Martin Castillo while Top Rank promoted him.