Highlights
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WBC Super Featherweight Champion
Fulfilled his dream
Valdez said he dreamed of being a world champion and tonight he achieved it with impressive footwork, hooks and his lethal southpaw jab.
That's the end of the fight
.@oscarvaldez56 HAS DONE IT!!!!!
An explosive left hand at the bell in Round 10 closes a masterful performance, and he is now a 2-time world champion! 🇲🇽👑#BercheltValdez | #AndTheNew | ESPN pic.twitter.com/HFw8eT7Mqm — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 21, 2021
Round 9 Summary
.@oscarvaldez56 puts Berchelt down again, piling up more crucial points for the home stretch in Round 9. 😮#BercheltValdez | Main Event LIVE NOW on ESPN & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/sd5FZkEbbr — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 21, 2021
His reign is over
Berchelt suffered tonight and Valdez with better boxing and, above all, better punching won tonight.
10th round
It's over, Valdez in the last second sent Berchelt to the canvas and has been proclaimed WBC champion.
9th round
Valdez's left jab went straight into the face of "Alacran" and sent him to the canvas, although Berchelt once again got up and has managed to survive.
8th round
A very even round where both were erratic in their punches, although Valdez tries from the start to punch, go out or hug to lower the decibels of the fight.
Berchelt vs Valdez
7th round
Valdez's speed is starting to fade and now his concern is to avoid punches and clinch to stay ain the fight. Berchelt has thrown better and has taken the baton of the fight.
6th round
Several flurries from Valdez have connected with Berchelt, but he has also thrown three punches to the back of the head that have already been warned. The fight begins to balance, where Berchelt seems recovered and with confidence to go forward.
5th round
Berchelt was very static and recovering from the blows of the previous episode, however, Valdez lacked the impetus to go all out in search of victory and let him live.
Summary 4th round
.@oscarvaldez rips stunner after stunner to score the knockdown late in Round 4! War is brewing in Vegas ...#BercheltValdez | Main Event LIVE NOW on ESPN & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/3r6IGF5JNf — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 21, 2021
4th round
Valdez started explosively with three direct punches and minutes later he landed several uppercuts that caused damage to Berchelt, who miraculously did not fall to the canvas and the bell saved him from losing.
Summary round 3
Round 3 underway in The Bubble, and @oscarvaldez56 comes out sharp & effective, just as he was in the fight's first 6 minutes.#BercheltValdez Main Event LIVE NOW on ESPN & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/osF6vsSau3 — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 21, 2021
3th round
The "Alacrán" has gradually taken the initiative of the fight and has put Valdez against the ropes on a couple of occasions, who, intelligently, has managed to escape.
2nd round
Round very even, although Berchelt had a little more initiative compared to the first, releasing a volado that contacted Valdez's face without causing serious damage.
1st round
First episode of knowledge where there were very few punches, however, Valdez was the one who looked for more, especially with a couple of jabs.
In case you missed the pugilists' presentation
These ring walks ... 🥶@AlacranBerchelt & @oscarvaldez56 have stepped through the ropes, and trust us, you can FEEL it in the air in here.#BercheltValdez main event starts NOW on ESPN & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/PO31Dqty8d — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 21, 2021
Makes his presentation
Also under the theme of rap, Berchelt enters in search of revalidating his title.
Jump in the ring
Valdez makes his appearance at this time.
Valdez is about to leave
Friends and now rivals
Although they have a good relationship outside the ring, tonight Valdez and Berchelt will not tempt their hearts and will look to become champions in Las Vegas.
Oscar Valdez's record
Valdez is getting ready to leave
Ya con guantes 🥊🥊🇲🇽 #NoBoxingNoLife #TemValdez #BercheltValdez #AndNew #PuroNogales pic.twitter.com/7ELpqBWBBA — Oscar Valdez Fierro (@oscarvaldez56) February 21, 2021
This was the knockout victory
🗣 "WHO RUN IT?!?!" 👑@G_Squad_Nation aimed to make a statement on the big stage, and the rising star Junior Lightweight did just that. 😱#BercheltValdez | LIVE NOW on ESPN & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/CGXpLlW3h1 — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 21, 2021
To minutes
We are minutes away from the start of the fight between Valdez and Berchelt.
Final
Flores Jr. got on fire and with two right hands sent Velez to the canvas, who could no longer get up and the fight was over in the sixth round.
5th round
Velez begins to react and is now the dominator of the fight. Flores has a swelling near his eye, which could make it difficult for him in the following episodes.
Perfect record in last 5 fights
Great victory
Falcao defeated Akavov in one of the fights of this billboard.
Called for it going in, now 28-0 (20 KO), he called for it going out. 🇧🇷😤 @esquivafalcao blasts Artur Akavov out in four rounds to keep the climb to gold going.#BercheltValdez | LIVE on ESPN & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/qxlhfsep0H
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 21, 2021
3rd round
In the first three rounds, the North American Flores Jr, has been dominant and with more precision in his punches against a Velez who could not get close in the first 9 minutes of the fight.
Official weights
These will be the official weights of both fighters according to Izquierdazo Bozeo data: "Berchelt will go up as a welterweight at 146.2 and Valdez as a super lightweight at 140".
The stellar fight
With one week to go before the Canelo fight, Valdez vs Berchelt promises to be one of the best fights not only of February, but of 2021.
How are Flores and Perez arriving?
In the fight right now, this is how the boxers arrive.
The favorite
The favorite among critics and bookmakers in Las Vegas is in favor of Alacrán Berchelt, will he be able to fulfill this prediction?
Great victory
By unanimous decision, Xander Zayas defeated James Martin in six rounds on the scorecards.
At this time
The bout between the North American Flores Jr. and the Tico Velez has begun.
Preparations are underway
Valdez is already warming up his engines to jump into the ring in search of victory.
The next fight
Next, Esquiva Falcao vs. Artur Akavov, followed by Gabriel Flores Jr. and Jayson Velez.
We start
The boxing show of the year is here with the fight between Oscar Valdez and Miguel Berchelt, in a Mexican duel for the WBC Super Featherweight World Title. Let's get started.
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Previous fights
This will be the complete line-up for this Saturday:
Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez, 10 rounds, junior lightweight; Esquiva Falcao vs. Artur Akavov, 10 rounds, middleweight; Elvis Rodriguez vs. Luis Alberto Veron, eight rounds, junior welterweight; Bryan Lua vs. Frevian Gonzalez, six rounds, junior lightweight; Xander Zayas vs. James Martin, six rounds, welterweight; Sonny Conto vs. Waldo Cortes, four rounds, heavyweight; Javier Martinez vs. Billy Wagner, four rounds, middleweight; Omar Rosario vs. Uriel Villanueva, four rounds, welterweight.
Miguel Berchelet's record
The "Alacran" has a longer record with 37 fights, 36 wins (32 by knockout) and only one loss; he has also retained the WBC Super Featherweight title six times.
Oscar Valdez's record
Valdez is undefeated as a professional with 26 wins in 26 fights and 21 of them have been by knockout; he also won the gold medal in the 2010 Central American Games.
Clash of Mexicans
This is a highly anticipated fight, but more than anything to have two Mexicans in the ring, although both have more than a year without fighting.
They met the weigh-in
This Friday both Oscar Valdez and Miguel Berchelt complied with the 130-pound weigh-in, in addition to testing negative for coronavirus and everything is ready for the fight.
He has fought with the best
For his part, the "Alacrán" pointed out that he has fought better boxers in his career than Valdez, who was an Olympic medalist: "There's a reason I'm the world champion and I've made six successful defenses. I think I have faced better opposition than Oscar (Valdez), fighters like 'Bandido' Vargas, Takashi Miura, Jason Sosa and Mickey Roman".
Friendship will be put aside
It is worth remembering that these fighters have a good friendship outside the ring, however, Valdez reiterated that he will not tempt his heart to defeat him: "The Alacran is my friend, but since the fight contract was signed, that ended and I'm going for the title".
First confrontation
There has been much talk for several months about the possibility of this fight, however, due to pandemic reasons, until this February it will take place in the United States.
Start time
The Oscar Valdez vs Miguel Berchelt fight will take place at the Las Vegas (MGM Grand Conference Center). The start is scheduled at 10pm ET.
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