Two undefeated boxers will share the ring in Kissimmee next month, with Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hebert Conceição squaring off against unbeaten prospect Dominic Valle on December 12 at Osceola Heritage Park. The event is part of the ProBox TV Championship Series and is headlined by Luis “Venado” Lopez, with Conceição and Valle pitting two fighters with a combined 26 professional wins and zero losses against each other.
According to WFTV, the event returns to the Events Center at Osceola Heritage Park and is set to begin at 6 p.m. The card features former world champions, Olympic medalists, undefeated prospects and local favorites, with organizers aiming to deliver what the station describes as an action-packed night for Central Florida boxing fans. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster, per the same report.
A Brazilian Star Chasing a World Title Shot
Conceição, who is from Brazil, has remained unbeaten since turning professional and continues his climb toward a world title, the station notes. The matchup will be held at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee as part of the ProBox TV Championship Series, according to atarde.com.br. The outlet reports Conceição has compiled 12 professional wins, including six by knockout, while Valle has built a 14-0 record with seven victories coming before the final bell.
Conceição is a gold medalist from the Tokyo Olympics, a Brazilian champion, and the current holder of the WBO Latino super-middleweight belt, the outlet reports. He also sits eighth in the WBO's world rankings and 21st with the WBC, per atarde.com.br's reporting. A separate report from bahianoticias.com.br adds that Conceição is seeking a strong result in Kissimmee to move closer to an opportunity to fight for a world title.
Puerto Rican Prospect Brings Central Florida Ties
Valle, described by WFTV as an undefeated Puerto Rican prospect, will compete on the event card representing both his Puerto Rican heritage and his Central Florida roots. Organizers are encouraging fans to bring Puerto Rican flags to support him, according to the station's report.
The December 12 card also features the Conceição-Valle bout. Luis “Venado” Lopez, a former IBF featherweight world champion from Mexicali, Mexico, headlines the broader fight card, which the station describes as including a full undercard of local and international talent.
Boxing in Osceola County
A March 13 Contender Series promotion was associated with Kissimmee. The December card brings international talent to Central Florida.
