Anyone think Valdez has a shot this Saturday?

[Southpawology]

I definitely took that into account. I'm just thinking more at the ref or doctor's discretion. It's certainly a fair point though.

I can definitely see a ugas type doctor stoppage where valdez face is turned into dog meat

[kushking]

Like none.. you are only good as your last fight and the way they've been looking, Stevenson is not only going to outbox him but he'll hurt Valdez too.

I DO give Valdez a shot at the upset,

(it depends on whether Stevenson is able to keep Valdez off him, everyone talks about how Valdez got worked by Concencaio his last fight but ignores a few important facts

,the Brazilian is huge af in comparison to Stevenson & just like v quigg Valdez has the most trouble against bigger opponents,not against guys his size like Stevenson,Shakur might get dropped in this one if he is unable to keep Valdez honest with his power. )

its a much better matchup imo than ppl think,I think its going to be a back & forth war that will be a good entertaining fight

[PBR Streetgang]

I think something critical has to break right for Valdez to win. A bad camp for Stevenson, a single, well placed shot that alters the fight complexion, a random injury, etc.

Barring something like this, with all things being equal...I just think that Shakur is too skilled for Valdez. I think Bob knew Valdez losing to someone was inevitable and he's going to get something on his returns, sacrificing the inevitable loss by Valdez to increase Stevenson's star power a bit.