José Valenzuela

José Arturo Valenzuela Gastélum (born 25 May 1999) is a Mexican-born American professional boxer who held the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight title from 2024 to 2025.

Professional career Valenzuela turned professional in 2018 and compiled a record of 12–0 before suffering an upset KO loss against Dominican challenger Edwin De Los Santos on September 4, 2022. He would also lose his next fight via controversial unanimous decision against Chris Colbert on March 25, 2023. Valenzuela would get revenge in his next fight by knocking Colbert out in the sixth round on December 16, 2023.

WBA super lightweight champion Valenzuela vs. Cruz

Valenzuela faced Isaac Cruz for the WBA super lightweight title at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3, 2024. He won the bout by split decision.

Valenzuela vs. Russell Valenzuela faced Gary Antuanne Russell in his first defense of the WBA super lightweight title at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on March 1, 2025 where he lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Post championship reign Zuffa Boxing Valenzuela vs. Torres Valenzuela fought Diego Torres at the Meta Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, on February 1, 2026. He won by unanimous decision.

Valenzuela vs. De Los Santos 2 Valenzuela was scheduled to face Edwin De Los Santos in a 10-round lightweight rematch at the The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on June 28, 2026. He won by knockout in the second round.

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