Wilson's career record now moves to 13-3 \ufeffafter the defeat and will likely see him fall out of world title contention in the division, while Valdez improves to 32-2 inside the ring.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:<\/strong> Latrell charged over ugly Addo-Carr incident<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Tszyu predicts 'classic' title defence against Fundora<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Sailor's cheeky dad sledge after Broncos victory\ufeff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Referee Mark Nelson stepped in and called off the contest in the seventh round as Wilson failed to fight back while being peppered by shots from Valdez.<\/p>\n The opening four rounds were tightly contested, which could have been scored in favour of either challenger in a positive sign for Wilson.<\/p>\n In the third, blood began streaming from Wilson's nose \u2014 the damage from an aggressive right from Valdez.\ufeff<\/p>\n However, a slight momentum shift \ufefftowards Valdez soon became apparent as he started landing shots more cleanly and in quick succession.<\/p>\n A big \ufeffhook in the seventh round left Wilson vulnerable. He weathered the storm but then copped another hook which forced Nelson to intervene.<\/p>\n While commentator \ufeffBernardo Osuna stated that Wilson appeared to mouth the words "BS", he did little to appeal Nelson's stoppage.<\/p>\n The Gathering is live and exclusive on Stan pay per view.<\/strong><\/em> CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for more information<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/trboxing\/status\/1773928413969133793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking afterwards, fellow commentator Timothy Bradley Jr said \ufeffWilson's downfall was that he let too much emotion into his fight.<\/p>\n "He didn't fight with his heart he fought with his brain. That was the difference," he said of Valdez's victory.<\/p>\n Wilson admitted post-fight \ufeffthat he should have fought smarter and not swayed from his game plan.<\/p>\n "[I have to] start using my brain," he said.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveKim323\/status\/1773928127775011232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeCoppinger\/status\/1773929502634041846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n "Tim Bradley is right. My coaches are right. My managers are right. My cornermen are right. Sometimes my heart gets the better of me. F—, I'm sorry."<\/p>\n Valdez confessed that Wilson had wounded him on the inside and encouraged him to keep refining his craft.<\/p>\n "I told him not to give up. I lost. It doesn't mean you're lost in the sport. I'm a good example," he said post-fight.<\/p>\n "He (Wilson) almost got me, he almost got my kettle. I got to take my hat off for Liam Wilson. I've got nothing but respect for him and his team.<\/p>\n "I know he can be a champ.<\/p>\n "He carries a punch. He can do it. Yeah, he did [hurt my ribs]."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n