Valdez – Quigg bout close to being finalized

A deal for a fight that would pit WBO Featherweight champion Oscar Valdez and former beltholder Scott Quigg for March 10 in Carson, California is close to being finalized according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

Shortly after ESPN’s story was initially published, Quigg Promoter Eddie Hearn acknowledged that the deal was close, writing on his Twitter account, “I see the news (is) breaking. Correct — we are close to finalizing a deal for Scott Quigg to face Oscar Valdez for the world title. Hopefully (we will) get it over the line. Will be an unbelievable fight!”