Comments Thread For: Oscar Valdez, Shakur Stevenson Nearing Deal For Unification Fight April 30 At MGM Grand

[Boxing Logic]

Completely agree with you, Valdez has a punchers chance but Stevenson isn’t taking any risks

but at the same time, besides loma, what other fights are out there for him at 130 at top rank

Loma doesn't have a fight scheduled so that's the whole point, no one should be starting from a place of "besides Loma..." when it comes to discussing the fights Top Rank should make in that weight neighborhood. 5 pounds is nothing. Stevenson is actually bigger than Lomachenko. They are only at different weight classes so Boxing can sell more watered down crap fights like this while waiting to make bigger fights (or never making them).

[ippo]

Really good fight if either one of them doesn't pull out.

[Bronx2245]

About damn time! Thanks Bob! Make It Happen, before Shakur follows Navarette and Crawford out the door!

[Bronx2245]

Like Charlo vs Castano or Fulton vs Figueora?

The question is, if Colbert wins, and Shakur wins, will we get that unification fight? Prudential Center in Newark would be on fire!

[EL_GRINGO]

shutout for Stevenson

[Bronx2245]

Loma doesn't have a fight scheduled so that's the whole point, no one should be starting from a place of "besides Loma..." when it comes to discussing the fights Top Rank should make in that weight neighborhood. 5 pounds is nothing. Stevenson is actually bigger than Lomachenko. They are only at different weight classes so Boxing can sell more watered down crap fights like this while waiting to make bigger fights (or never making them).

This is a good fight, and long overdue! If Loma does not fight Kambosos next, he's in position to fight Kambosos vs. Haney winner because he's #1 in both the WBC and WBO rankings. So Loma is good, let Shakur eat first, then move him to 135, when Loma has a belt! If Loma wants to stay active, let him fight Berchelt @ 135, or WBC #2 Ryan Garcia.

[Victor valdez]

Valdez by highlight reel KO!!

[Rec28]

Valdez isn't old like Herring. I agree with most Stevenson wins but Valdez can win this too. He's got heavy hands and some speed. Defense is Valdez problem, but lets see how Stevenson reacts if Valdez lands a good clean shot. It's not a slaughter as some seem to predict, Valdez is quite live in this fight. May be a case of too much too soon for Stevenson. Salido made his fight ugly vs. Loma who had all the advantages lost. Pro experience may well be a factor in Valdez favor.

Let's hope, otherwise it will be that less intriguing.

[daggum]

didnt valdez just lose to some random guy? this is just like canelo callum smith. wow hes taking on callum smith said no one after smith lost to john ryder

[BoxingIsGreat]

About damn time! Thanks Bob! Make It Happen, before Shakur follows Navarette and Crawford out the door!

I didn't know Navarette left Top Rank. When did that happen?