Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson & Estrada-Valle headline a stacked card Friday, March 29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona – The entire card will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+
Yokasta Valle, the reigning WBO/IBF minimumweight world champ, is on a quest to etch her name in Costa Rican lore. But, there’s a twist in the tale, as she’s up against a rival queen of the ring who’s taken this competition to heart.
Come March 29, under the scorching Arizona sun at Desert Diamond Arena, Valle is all set to lock horns with WBC/WBA/Ring Magazine world champ Seniesa Estrada in a showdown that’s nothing short of legendary for the undisputed minimumweight title. This clash of titans shares the spotlight with the main event, a junior lightweight bout featuring Oscar Valdez and Liam Wilson.
The event, a spectacle of fists and fury, will be streamed for the eager eyes in the U.S. on ESPN+, thanks to the promotional wizardry of Top Rank and No Limit Boxing. Those itching to witness the drama unfold live can snatch their tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
Valle, with a record of 30-2 and 9 KOs, first clinched the IBF atomweight title in 2016 and later ascended to grab the IBF minimumweight title in 2019, eventually adding the WBO title to her accolades in 2022. On the flip side, Estrada (25-0, 9 KOs), with a career spanning 13 years and titles across two weights, is on a mission to quell a long-brewing rivalry by claiming the unified crown.
Post a sweat-drenched session at Wild Card Boxing Club, Valle shared her thoughts:
“This battle isn’t just a fight; it’s a historic leap for Costa Rica and all Latin fighters. It’s a culmination of years dedicated to elevating women’s boxing to its current glory.”
“She might lose her edge if she’s lost in thoughts unrelated to our duel. A mind wandering to my coach or elsewhere during our face-off will only play into my hands.”
“Expect to witness Valle at her fiercest. I’m all about aggression and unleashing a storm of punches. I’ll be so relentless, she’ll be left wondering from where the next blow will come!”
“My coach, Gloria Alvarado, has the inside track on her, but that’s just the icing. Our real strength lies in our dynamic duo; her expertise paired with our bond is what gives me the upper hand.”