Jose Valenzuela beats Edwin De Los Santos by KO at Zuffa Boxing 08
Jose Valenzuela stopped Edwin De Los Santos by knockout at Zuffa Boxing 08, handing the Dominican his third career defeat. The American lightweight seized control and put De Los Santos away to improve his record to 19-3. It marked Valenzuela's first stoppage victory, underscoring his growing power at championship level.
How it ended
Valenzuela landed the decisive blow to end the contest, forcing the referee to wave off the bout. De Los Santos was unable to continue, and the fight was waved off. The finish capped a dominant performance from the American, who had been pushing the pace throughout. De Los Santos showed resilience but could not withstand the final assault.
Updated records
- Edwin De Los Santos — 19-3
- Jose Valenzuela — 19-3 (1 KO)
What's next
Valenzuela now stands at 19-3 with one knockout on his ledger, positioning himself for bigger opportunities in a competitive lightweight division. De Los Santos drops to 19-3 and will need to regroup after suffering his first stoppage loss. Both fighters remain in the title picture, though Valenzuela's momentum gives him the edge in securing a high-profile next assignment.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Edwin De Los Santos vs Jose Valenzuela?
Jose Valenzuela defeated Edwin De Los Santos by KO at Zuffa Boxing 08.
How did Edwin De Los Santos vs Jose Valenzuela end?
The fight ended by KO.
What's Jose Valenzuela's record now?
Jose Valenzuela now stands at 19-3 (1 KO).
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