Highlights: Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson in 2022 Box

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SHAKUR STEVENSON WINS FIGHT BY UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN UNIFIED FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE

Shakur Stevenson takes the last round and shows all his potential. It will surely be a unanimous decision in favor of the American.

Valdez just defends and looks to counterpunch, but Stevenson doesn't let his defensive guard down. The American has great size and range in his punches.

Favorable round for Stevenson who seeks to finish everything with jabs and finishing combo with a long distance punch.

Valdéz opts for counter-attack and connects left jabs, Stevenson looks for the final blow, but does not succeed

The exchange of punches in this round was impressive. The power punches were crossed and it seems that Shakur's advantage now is not so great.

Oscar Valdez lands a combination of punches, but is exposed and Stevenson capitalizes on this. Shakur's defense is very good against the resurgent Mexican.

STEVENSON LANDED A POWERFUL RIGHT HOOK AND STAGGERED VALDEZ. GREAT ROUND FOR THE AMERICAN AND HE ALMOST FINISHED HIM BY KNOCKOUT.

Shakur Stevenson had a great round and even wobbled Valdez. The Mexican almost fell

The fight starts to get dirty and both fighters throw illegal, but unpunishable punches. Valdez starts to gain confidence and connects some big jabs and uppercuts.

Oscar Valdez resurfaces in the fight and gets a good third round but it will not be enough. Stevenson maintains the forcefulness in his attacks.

Another favorable round for Stevenson who keeps the distance with his punching. Valdez doesn't connect big punches and loses another round.

Shakur Stevenson dominates the action with short but effective jabs. Valdez defends and still not showing his power.

The bell rings and the bout that will unify the featherweight title begins.

The fighters get ready, the national anthems of Mexico and the United States are played and the main bout will begin shortly.

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The MGM Grand Arena is getting ready and will soon host one of the most anticipated fights in the boxing world.

Óscar Valdéz is not giving up hope of becoming one of Mexico's historical references in boxing. With a gold medal won at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games and a silver medal won at the Pan American Games in 2011, Valdéz has the arguments to win yet another recognition and tell the world that he is the champion of the division.

Shakur Stevenson participated in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, where he won the silver medal for the 52 kg bantamweight. The 24-year-old boxer is known for his tenacity and incredible right hook. Today he can become the undisputed featherweight champion.

Oscar Valdez vs. Shakur Stevenson; unificación de títulos superpluma WBC y WBO 

Keyshawn Davis vs. Esteban Sanchez; Ligero

Nico Ali Walsh vs. Alejandro Ibarra; Medio

Raymond Muratalla vs. Jeremy Hill; Ligero

Andres Cortes vs. Alexis del Bosque; Superpluma

Abdullah Mason vs. Luciano Ramos; Ligero

Troy Isley vs. TBA; Medio

Charlie Sheehy vs. Burnell Jenkins; Ligero

Antoine Cobb vs. Jaylan Phillips; Superligero

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Argentina: 10:00 PM on ESPN and Star +
Bolivia: 9:00 PM on ESPN and Star +
Brazil: 10:00 PM on ESPN and TNT Sports
Chile: 10:00 PM on ESPN and Star +
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USA (ET): 9:00 PM 
Spain: 2:00 AM (May 1st)
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"The odds are against me, and everyone thinks he will walk all over me, but just like against Miguel Berchelt, I will use that as motivation. I know I have a tough fight in front of me, but it's not something I haven't done before."

"I think it's a fight that's going to take me to the next level. Right now, this is the Shakur Stevenson era, and I am Shakur Stevenson. I'm not Floyd Mayweather. Two different fighters, two different people, but I'm going to come in, perform and beat him."

Shakur Stevenson won the WBO world title in the super featherweight category after defeating Jamel Herring with a resounding knockout result for Stevenson.

Oscar Valdez comes into this fight after a controversial victory over Brazilian Robson Conseicao with a decision that was not very well received by many boxing critics. Against Stevenson he will have to show all his power in the ring.

Shakur Stevenson is a professional boxer with American nationality, but with Puerto Rican ancestry. This fighter has experience in the Olympic context and has 17 victories (9 by KO). With his track record of connecting rights, Stevenson wants to be the only and undisputed featherweight champion and to become it, he will have to beat Valdez.

Oscar Valdez comes into this fight with the great aspiration of winning one of the most important fights of his career. The Mexican currently has 30 wins (23 by KO) and hopes to reach his 24th knockout in the bout that unifies the featherweight titles.

The MGM Grand Las Vegas is a hotel-casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned and operated by the MGM Mirage Company. Its event pavilion is functional for all types of events, especially boxing and mixed martial arts. Boxing and the city of Las Vegas have a special mystique when they complement each other.

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