VALDEZ SURVIVES 1ST ROUND KNOCKDOWN TO DOMINATE TAMAYO IN 10
By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 28 Jun 2015
STUBHUB CENTER, CARSON, CA -- Ex Olympian Oscar Valdez of Nogales, MX (17-0-0, 14KO) kept his record immaculate via a clean UD over Ruben Tamayo of Ciudad Obregon, MX. Tamayo dropped Valdez early in round 1 but could not sustain the attack any further allowing Valdez to catch up in points and eventually passed him in the last 4 rounds. To make matters worse Tamayo was deducted a point in round 7 by referee Rey Corona for low blows. Scores were 98-90, 98-90, and 99-90.
Leonardo Chavez of Los Angeles (4-1-0, 3KO) wins via a unanimous decision over Jair Quintero of Culiacan, MX 4-4-2,0KO Scores were all 58-56. Chavez was downed in round 3 that was ruled a push by the referee.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ed de la Vega, DDS.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
The Queens of Philippine Boxing are Training in Cebu
By Carlos Costa, Fri, 04 Jul 2025Raising the Game: Jean Henri Lhuillier’s Unmatched Impact on Philippine Tennis
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 04 Jul 2025GM Eugene Torre to grace the Asenso Ozamis Open Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 04 Jul 2025The Second Rise of Jesse Espinas
By Carlos Costa, Fri, 04 Jul 2025Boxing Golden Age Comparison - Philippines and Japan
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 04 Jul 2025Kittipong, Magdalena, Kim, Kritiphak Claim Wins in Brico Santig's Show in Bangkok
By Carlos Costa, Fri, 04 Jul 2025Kremlev, Crawford, Fury Launch IBA's Golden Era of International Boxing
Fri, 04 Jul 2025International Master Angelo Young stays on course for GM norm
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 04 Jul 2025Robby Gonzales and Yoseline Perez Progress to Semifinals at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
Fri, 04 Jul 2025Fireworks Ahead: Magsayo vs Mata in Prelims of Pacquiao vs Barrios
By Carlos Costa, Thu, 03 Jul 2025Japan's Boxing Golden Age Remains Limited to the Lower Weights
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Thu, 03 Jul 2025No issues with fight ref
By Joaquin Henson, Thu, 03 Jul 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: Grand Muay Thai event in Verona
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Thu, 03 Jul 2025Morelle McCane and Rene Camacho Advance to Quarterfinals of World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
Thu, 03 Jul 20253 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13, in Las Vegas
Thu, 03 Jul 2025