Boxing Match Preview: Jonhatan Cardoso (18-1-0, 15 KOs) vs. Luis Torres Valenzuela (21-1-0, 12 KOs)
Venue & Fight Night Details
Event: ProBox Fight Night: White vs. Tellez – Main Card Bout
Location: Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, D.C., USA
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Main Card Start: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Estimated Ring Walks: ~10:30 PM ET (subject to undercard durations)
Rounds: 10, Lightweight (135 lbs / 61.2 kg)
Broadcast: ProBox TV (worldwide)
Injury Report
Jonhatan Cardoso: No reported injuries; coming off a full training camp.
Luis Torres Valenzuela: No reported injuries; first fight since early 2025.
Recent Form
Jonhatan Cardoso:
Last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑W
Notable: Riding a 5‑fight win streak, 4 by KO; aggressive style, heavy jab, and body attack.
Luis Torres Valenzuela:
Last 5: W‑W‑W‑L‑W
Notable: Only loss came via decision; known for slick southpaw angles and combination punching.
Key Matchups
Reach & Range (Cardoso) vs. Angles & Timing (Torres)
Cardoso: Will look to establish jab early, keep fight at mid‑range, and set up power shots.
Torres: Needs to slip inside, use footwork to create openings, and counter the jab.
Power vs. Volume:
Cardoso: Fight‑ending power in both hands.
Torres: High output, accumulative damage, and southpaw trickiness.
Body Work:
Cardoso: Known for digging to the body to slow opponents.
Torres: Must defend midsection and pivot out of corners.
Series History
First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.
Common Opponents: None.
Betting Trends
Cardoso: 4 of last 5 wins inside 6 rounds; only career loss by decision.
Torres: 7 of last 9 wins by decision; never stopped in 22 fights.
Style Matchup: Power puncher vs. durable technician — distance possible if Torres can neutralize power.
Fight Outlook
This is a classic crossroads bout — Cardoso’s knockout power and physical advantages against Torres’ youth, southpaw stance, and ring craft. Expect Cardoso to press the action behind his jab, while Torres looks to frustrate and counter. The winner positions himself for a top‑15 ranking and potential regional title shot in 2026.
FIGHT ODDS
Jonhatan Cardoso – 160
Luis Torres Valenzuela + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
