Adam Lopez-William Encarnacion, Karlos Balderas-Ruben Cervera and the return of former world champion Jessie Magdaleno scheduled for ESPN+-streamed undercard Tiger Johnson has been ready for prime time ever since representing the U.S. at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics. The welterweight standout will get a chance to put his skills on display in prime time as he fights an … [Read more...] about May 21: U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson Added to Alimkhanuly-Dignum ESPN Telecast at Resorts World Las Vegas
Óscar Valdez
The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Keyshawn Davis & Nico Ali Walsh score KO wins on undercard A superstar was born. WBO junior lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson outboxed and outfoxed WBC champion Oscar Valdez via unanimous decision (118-109 2x and 117-110) Saturday evening in from of 10,102 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. With the win, Stevenson earned the Ring Magazine … [Read more...] about The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Valdez-Stevenson goes down SATURDAY (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ The long-awaited 130-pound grudge match is almost here. WBC champion Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) and WBO king Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) had their first fight week faceoff Thursday, two days out from their unification showdown at the MGM … [Read more...] about Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Ali Walsh to fight Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) Las Vegas native Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of “The Greatest,” hopes to make a statement for the hometown fans. Ali Walsh will fight Denver’s Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction Saturday, April 30, at the MGM Grand … [Read more...] about Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Jere-MIGHTY: Jeremiah Nakathila Knocks Out Miguel Berchelt
Eduardo Baez edges Jose Enrique Vivas in featherweight co-feature Jeremiah Nakathila journeyed nearly 10,000 miles from Namibia to Las Vegas, and he didn't travel all that way to play second fiddle. Nakathila knocked out former world champion Miguel Berchelt in a stunning upset Saturday evening at Resorts World Las Vegas. The fight was stopped after six one-sided … [Read more...] about Jere-MIGHTY: Jeremiah Nakathila Knocks Out Miguel Berchelt
Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas
Face to Face: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Meet in Las Vegas Ahead of April 30 Junior Lightweight Title Unification Showdown The world's two best junior lightweights — WBC world champion Oscar Valdez and WBO king Shakur Stevenson — ignited their long-anticipated unification grudge match, which will take place Saturday, April 30 at the MGM … [Read more...] about Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Go Face to Face in Las Vegas
Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown Set for April 30 at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Valdez-Stevenson to headline telecast airing live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT WBC champion Oscar Valdez hopes to become a Mexican boxing legend while WBO king Shakur Stevenson is eyeing the mythical pound-for-pound rankings. On Saturday, April 30, Valdez and Stevenson, the world’s two best junior lightweights, will meet in a title … [Read more...] about Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown Set for April 30 at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Boxing: Robson Conceição Defeats Xavier Martinez
Giovanni Cabrera Decisions Rene Tellez Giron in Co-Feature Robson Conceição did not experience a world title defeat hangover. Less than five months removed from a close decision loss to WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez, Conceição earned a one-sided decision over the previously undefeated Xavier Martinez in a 10-round WBC super featherweight … [Read more...] about Boxing: Robson Conceição Defeats Xavier Martinez
Shakur Stevenson: “I’m Ready to Fight!”
Stevenson-Jeremiah Nakathila and Jose Pedraza-Julian Rodriguez to air LIVE Saturday on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (Simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7p.m. PT Shakur Stevenson doesn't know much about Saturday's opponent, Namibian puncher Jeremiah Nakathila, but don't expect him to step off the gas. Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs), a former WBO featherweight world champion, will … [Read more...] about Shakur Stevenson: “I’m Ready to Fight!”
Weigh-In Results: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez & Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez
Saturday, February 20 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT live on ESPN & ESPN+ • Miguel Berchelt 130 lbs vs. Oscar Valdez 130 lbs (Berchelt's WBC Super Featherweight World Title — 12 Rounds) • Gabriel Flores Jr. 132 lbs vs. Jayson Velez 132 lbs (Junior Lightweight — … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez & Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez