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Oscar Valdez's "B" Sample Tests Positive, Title Fight With Robson Conceicao In Jeopardy

Oscar Valdez's "B" Sample Tests Positive, Title Fight With Robson Conceicao In Jeopardy

Jake Donovan

•Sep 2, 2021

Oscar Valdez awaits his fate. The undefeated two-time and reigning WBC junior lightweight titlist is at risk of losing out on a scheduled September 10 title defense versus Brazil’s three-time Olympian and 2016 Gold medalist Robson Conceicao (16-0, 8KOSs) due to drug testing violation. Valdez tested positive for Phentermine as produced in a sample collected August 13 by agents contracted through Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). The “B” sample—which was tested earlier this week at the request of Valdez—came back positive, days after it was learned that the “A” sample showed evidence of the substance in his system.

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Shakur Stevenson: Top Rank Loves Valdez; They Don’t Want Me In The Ring With Him 

Shakur Stevenson: Top Rank Loves Valdez; They Don’t Want Me In The Ring With Him 

Sean Nam

•Sep 2, 2021

Shakur Stevenson isn’t about to lose any sleep over the idea of not being his promoter’s favorite 130-pound fighter. The junior lightweight ace from Newark, New Jersey is set to challenge WBO titleholder Jamel Herring on Oct. 23 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Both fighters are promoted by Top Rank. 

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Oscar Valdez Tests Positive For VADA Banned Substance, Fight With Conceicao In Question

Oscar Valdez Tests Positive For VADA Banned Substance, Fight With Conceicao In Question

Jake Donovan

•Aug 31, 2021

Oscar Valdez remains hard at work for his next ring appearance, as his legal team has taken the lead on perhaps the most important fight of his career. The unbeaten two-time and reigning WBC junior lightweight titlist is due to make his first defense versus Brazil’s Robson Conceicao (16-0, 8KOs), scheduled to take place September 10 live on ESPN+ from AVA Amphitheatre at Casino del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. There are now concerns regarding the event moving forward, in light of Valdez (29-0, 23KOs) producing a positive “A” sample for a banned substance as identified through random drug testing conducted by Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), as first noted through social media by ESPN.com boxing insider Mike Coppinger.

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Oscar Valdez (140.6), Robson Conceicao (142.8) Meet WBC 30-Day Weight Requirements

Oscar Valdez (140.6), Robson Conceicao (142.8) Meet WBC 30-Day Weight Requirements

Jake Donovan

•Aug 11, 2021

Oscar Valdez and Robson Conceicao have cleared the first hurdle ahead of their upcoming title fight. Both boxers weighed within the maximum limit 30 days out from their World Boxing Council (WBC) junior lightweight title fight, which will take place September 10 at AVA Amphitheater at Casino del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. As per WBC terms, all sanctioned fights require a 30-day, 14-day and 7-day weight safety check preceding the official pre-fight weigh-in.

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Oscar Valdez-Robson Conceicao Set, September 10 In Tucson On ESPN+

Oscar Valdez-Robson Conceicao Set, September 10 In Tucson On ESPN+

Jake Donovan

•Jul 20, 2021

Oscar Valdez is set to head home. The unbeaten two-division and reigning WBC junior lightweight titlist will next face 2016 Olympic Gold medalist and current 130-pound contender Robson Conceicao. The bout will top an ESPN+ telecast to take place September 10 at AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol at Casino del Sol in Valdez’s childhood hometown of Tucson, Arizona.

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Oscar Valdez Set For Homecoming Title Defense, September 10 In Tucson

Oscar Valdez Set For Homecoming Title Defense, September 10 In Tucson

Jake Donovan

•Jun 23, 2021

Oscar Valdez will receive a homecoming on the heels of the biggest win of his career. A return to Tucson is in store for the two-time Mexican Olympian and unbeaten two-division titlist, who will headline a September 10 ESPN card from the AVA Amphitheatre at Casino del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Valdez will make the first defense of his WBC junior lightweight title, with Robson Conceicao—a 2016 Olympic Gold medalist and current rising contender—as the leading candidate, pending sanctioning body approval as the unbeaten Brazilian is currently not ranked by the WBC in any weight division.

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Oscar Valdez Signs New Multi-Fight Agreement With Top Rank

Oscar Valdez Signs New Multi-Fight Agreement With Top Rank

Random Hits

•Jun 17, 2021

Undefeated WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez has signed a new multi-fight promotional agreement with Top Rank. Valdez (29-0, 23 KOs), a two-time Mexican Olympian, turned pro with Top Rank following the 2012 London Olympics and continues a partnership that has seen him win world titles in two weight classes and become one of the faces of Top Rank on ESPN. 

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Berchelt Plans To Fight at 135, But Return To 130 To Pursue Valdez Rematch

Berchelt Plans To Fight at 135, But Return To 130 To Pursue Valdez Rematch

BoxingScene Staff

•May 26, 2021

Three months after suffering his second professional defeat, almost six years after the first setback, Miguel "Alacran" Berchelt (37-2, 33 KOs), has determined that in order to return to top level status, there must be a solar wind of change.

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Oscar Valdez Eyes Big Names: Tank, Stevenson, Herring, Diaz

Oscar Valdez Eyes Big Names: Tank, Stevenson, Herring, Diaz

Elisinio Castillo

•May 3, 2021

WBC super featherweight champion Oscar Valdez is still riding high after his sensational knockout of heavily favored Miguel "Alacran'' Berchelt. Valdez, now a two-division world champion, is looking for the biggest possibilities out there.

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceicao Likely For August or September

Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceicao Likely For August or September

Dan Rafael

•Apr 27, 2021

Newly crowned WBC junior lightweight world champion Oscar Valdez’s first title defense is likely to come against amateur nemesis Robson Conceicao in August or September, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum told BoxingScene on Monday.

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