It will be 29-year-old Valdez's second fight since he moved up to the featherweights. In November, the Mexican fighter defeated Adam Lopez via TKO, even though he hit the floor in the second round.
If Valdez wins, he will get a fight against reigning WBC featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt, which could take place later this year. Former super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe (20-2, 14 KOs) will return to the ring at the same tournament. In his first appearance after two defeats to Emanuele Navarrete, the 25-year-old boxer from Ghana will cross gloves with Chris Avalos (27-7, 20 KOs).