Valenzuela Targets Lightweight Elite | Boxing News

Boxing News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Jose Valenzuela is back and hungry for more, riding a winning streak after his brutal knockout of Edwin De Los Santos. Now targeting Saturday’s card, he’s eyeing a shot at elite lightweight contenders — including the winner of Zepeda vs. Roach for a vacant title, or even champion Raymond Muratalla himself. Valenzuela believes Zepeda has the heart to outlast Roach in a tough fight, and sees Muratalla as a respected, high-level challenge. With his focus sharpened and his momentum building, Valenzuela is positioning himself for a major leap — aiming to prove he belongs among the division’s best…