Stevenson defeats Valdez
American Shakur Stevenson, the WBO champion, won the World Boxing Council belt by defeating Mexican Óscar Valdez by unanimous decision this Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Stevenson dominated the fight with intelligence, speed and accuracy, dominating Valdez for most of the fight.
The American’s work was superior, and there was no doubt on the cards. The judges saw him win 117-110, 118-109 and 118-109. Valdez, who was knocked down in the sixth round, showed great heart that has characterized his career, but it was not enough to beat a skilled Stevenson.
At the end of the fight and knowing the result, Stevenson appeared in the ring by kneeling and proposing marriage to his girlfriend.
With this win, Stevenson improved his record to 18-0, with 9 knockouts. Oscar Valdez lost his unbeaten record, leaving his record at 30-1, with 23 knockouts.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 30: Shakur Stevenson (L) walks to the ring with DaBaby (R) before his WBC and WBO junior lightweight championship fight with Oscar Valdez at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 30: Oscar Valdez (L) and Shakur Stevenson (R) exchange punches during their WBC and WBO junior lightweight championship at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 30: Shakur Stevenson (L) and Oscar Valdez (R) exchange punches during their WBC and WBO junior lightweight championship at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 30: Shakur Stevenson is victorious as he defeats Oscar Valdez during their WBC and WBO junior lightweight championship at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
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