Yan Santana settles at 126 pounds ahead of his clash against Brandon Valdes

Yan Santana has made it a point to listen to advice given by one of the greatest fighters in recent memory.

So far, that advice has paid off – and more.

Santana, one of the top prospects in boxing, will face Brandon Valdes tonight at the James L. Knight Center in Miami Beach, Florida. The 10-round featherweight bout will take place on the undercard of the Teofimo Lopez-Steve Claggett world title fight and will stream live on ESPN Plus (5:45 p.m. ET/ 2:45 p.m. PT).

At Friday’s weigh-in...