Comments Thread For: Oscar Valdez vs. Shakur Stevenson - Purse Bid on August 2

[Robi13]

I’m a huge Valdez fan and I think he can beat shakur at any weight! Make it happen

[Theosis26]

So the WBO has Joet Gonzalez ranked #1 followed by Magdelano at #2. I could see arum using his who pull to allow Shakur to fight magdelano for the vacant belt. That's not a good title fight in my opinion, neither is Joet Gonzalez. Not that those guys are bad fighters but I'm tired of seeing guys become champ by winning vacant belts. Or being upgraded from interim, regular to super champ. Both are much too common. Let's hope Valdez takes the fight.

[bballchump11]

Valdez will move up

[bigdunny1]

So the WBO has Joet Gonzalez ranked #1 followed by Magdelano at #2. I could see arum using his who pull to allow Shakur to fight magdelano for the vacant belt. That's not a good title fight in my opinion, neither is Joet Gonzalez. Not that those guys are bad fighters but I'm tired of seeing guys become champ by winning vacant belts. Or being upgraded from interim, regular to super champ. Both are much too common. Let's hope Valdez takes the fight.

I can definitely see Arum trying to get Magdelano to leap frog Joet Gonazalez for that title shot if Valdez vacates.

Also isn't Josh Warrington now fighting for Top Rank and ESPN as part of the deal Frank Warren made with Top Rank? There was a report a week ago that Stevenson wanted to fight Warrington. Stevenson is also the highest ranked contender with the IBF as well. He has options he can go after his first title shot either with IBF or WBO and both belts right now under control of ESPN.

[Stokely]

Easy dub for Stevenson

[Motorcity Cobra]

I can definitely see Arum trying to get Magdelano to leap frog Joet Gonazalez for that title shot if Valdez vacates.

Also isn't Josh Warrington now fighting for Top Rank and ESPN as part of the deal Frank Warren made with Top Rank? There was a report a week ago that Stevenson wanted to fight Warrington. Stevenson is also the highest ranked contender with the IBF as well. He has options he can go after his first title shot either with IBF or WBO and both belts right now under control of ESPN.

Warrington told Stevenson to get a belt before fighting him

[Motorcity Cobra]

Valdez is not fighting Stevenson. He only wants Warrington or Frampton. Frampton doesn't have a belt. His first good mandatory is called and now he's moving up

[Theosis26]

I can definitely see Arum trying to get Magdelano to leap frog Joet Gonazalez for that title shot if Valdez vacates.

Also isn't Josh Warrington now fighting for Top Rank and ESPN as part of the deal Frank Warren made with Top Rank? There was a report a week ago that Stevenson wanted to fight Warrington. Stevenson is also the highest ranked contender with the IBF as well. He has options he can go after his first title shot either with IBF or WBO and both belts right now under control of ESPN.

You are correct. Warren secured the deal for his fighters in cooperation with top rank to be shown on ESPN. Also, warrington made it clear that he ain't fighting no more contenders until after he gets a unification or any other kind of big money fight. Stevenson would have to become IBF mando. WBO seems to be his only option to become champ before the year is up

[kidbazooka]

Easy dub for Stevenson

Easy win for Valdez beaver teeth is as basic as they come.

[James Hunt]

Interesting TR is pushing for this knowing Valdez doesn't fancy it.