Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela is eager to redeem himself in a highly anticipated rematch against Edwin De Los Santos. Their showdown headlines at The Chelsea in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on June 28. Valenzuela aims to overcome a previous third-round stoppage loss to De Los Santos, which occurred in September 2022.
Fight Background
Valenzuela (15-3, 9 KOs) has had a tumultuous career journey since their last encounter. After his defeat, he bounced between weight classes before settling back at lightweight. Valenzuela’s recent fight on February 1 resulted in a decisive ten-round points victory over Diego Torres, showcasing his determination to regain his standing in the boxing world.
De Los Santos (17-2, 15 KOs), a talented Dominican southpaw, faced his own challenges following their initial bout. He lost a competitive 12-round decision to Shakur Stevenson for the WBC title at 135 pounds. Despite an injury-related hiatus from boxing, De Los Santos returned to the ring with a first-round knockout of Eliot Chavez in December 2022 in his homeland.
Key Points
- Valenzuela’s Record: 15 wins (9 KOs), 3 losses
- De Los Santos’ Record: 17 wins (15 KOs), 2 losses
- Event Date: June 28
- Location: The Chelsea, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Valenzuela reminisced about their first fight, expressing hope that fate has brought De Los Santos back into his life for a reason. He stated, “I feel like God does everything for a reason, and maybe he’s doing this so I can make things right again.” This mindset reflects his resilience and readiness for the upcoming battle.
Upcoming Matches
In addition to the main event, other exciting matchups are scheduled for the evening. Featherweight prospect Omar Trinidad (20-0-2, 14 KOs) will face former IBF junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas (38-4-2, 25 KOs) over ten rounds. Meanwhile, Cain Sandoval (17-1, 15 KOs) is set to take on Brandun Lee (30-0, 23 KOs) in a welterweight clash, as both fighters seek to achieve their career-best victories.
Fans and analysts alike anticipate a thrilling night of boxing on June 28, with Valenzuela and De Los Santos headlining the event, seeking redemption and recognition in a competitive division.
