OSCAR VALDEZ will headline MGM Grand Garden Arena THIS SATURDAY as he faces Shakur Stevenson in a massive WBC/WBO unification bout.
The Mexican champion will try to build on his controversial victory over Robson Conceicao, where he ended the fight with a bloody nose.
Stevenson, Valdez's opponent, proved his skills when he beat Jamel Herring by two feet last October.
Both fighters can be crowned king of the division after their unbeaten records.
However, someone's streak of perfectionism is about to come to an end when they meet in Vegas.
What is the difference between Stevenson and Valdez?
- Oscar Valdez will face Shakur Stevenson SATURDAY, April 30.
- MGM Grand Garden Arena will host this massive unified title fight.
- It is anticipated that there will be approximately 17,000 people in attendance.
- The main card will begin at 6:30pm ET, 11:30pm UK Time while the main event should start around 12am ET, 5am UK Time
Which TV channel will Valdez vs Stevenson be shown on? Can I stream it live online?
- Valdez vs Stevenson live broadcast in the USA and UK by ESPN and ESPN+
- Subscribe to ESPN+ or ESPN+ in the USA for $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually
- A monthly subscription to the UK service can be bought for around PS5.49 annually or PS54.94 annually.
- You can stream all the action live on the ESPN app or website from any tablet or device.
Valdez vs Stevenson FULL CARD
Main card:
- Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson (WBC & WBO title fight)
- Esteban Sanchez vs Keyshawn Davis
- Nico Ali Walsh vs Alejandro Ibarra
Untercard
- Raymond Muratalla vs Jeremy Hill
- Andres Cortes vs Alexis del Bosque
- Abdullah Mason vs Luciano Ramos
- TBA vs Troy Isley
- Charlie Sheehy vs Burnell Kincaid
- Jaylan Phillips vs Antoine Cobb
Subject to Change
What have you heard?
Oscar Valdez stated that experience is crucial and the main advantage he has over Stevenson.
Valdez stated: Shakur is a more defensive fighter, but it's possible for anything to happen in the ring.
"I've been through many fights and many wars. You can find a way for him to go there, and force him to question himself. Is he truly interested in it?
"I fought with an injury hand, broken rib, and I was sent to the canvas. It was times when I felt exhausted, and I thought that I would collapse from exhaustion after the fight.
"Losing cannot be an option. That is the only thing that keeps me going forward and moving forward. This just proves that I have the heart to do this.
