Valdez vs. Conceição

13 September 2021

Judge Stephen Blea statement on Valdez vs. Conceicao scoring

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Judge Stephen Blea statement on Valdez vs. Conceicao scoring | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

My name is Stephen Blea and this is an open letter which I have decided to write with regards to my scoring from last Friday night in the Valdez vs Conceicao fight in Tucson, Arizona, 10 Sept. 21.

I have been involved in boxing as a ring official both in amateur and professional field for more than 30 years. I have officiated over 60 championship title fights as a judge & referee in several countries of the world including Japan, Thailand, Korea, China, Russia, Mexico and the USA . I have Judged over 200 fights and Refereed over 500 Pro fights, with no controversy.

I have watched the fight and thoroughly analyzed it, the 117-110 score is not accurate and does not represent the actions in the ring and I feel I have let down my federation the NABF, my organization The WBC and most importantly our sport and the fighters inside the ring.

I would like to share my thoughts publicly on the specific conclusions I have reached important topics regarding judging in boxing:

Close rounds – There were a few very close rounds in this fight and I made two mistakes , 1) not to score 10-10 in 2 rounds I felt there was not a clear winner, 2) scoring those to the champion giving him the benefit in the close actions.

Crowd noise influence – It was a loud crowd in favor of Valdez , during the first rounds of the fight some actions took place in a corner in which I had limited view and couldn’t see some punches land by Conseicao and there was no crowd reaction, contrary to when Valdez landed . I was also dealing with photographer’s and camera men all crammed up due to the location of the Champion Valdez in the red corner to the left of me. (I was between the photographer’s on the left of me and camera crew to the right who at times bumped me and blocked and even stepped on my hands while going across the ring apron towards the Champs corner ) Considering these distractions I honestly thought I would be able to do my Job 100%, no excuses.

Getting Stuck on one fighter – I awarded 3 out of the first 4 rounds to Valdez , which is a combination of the above points I have outlined.

I have scored the bout on tv and have a 115-112 or even a 114-113 score in favor of Valdez .

I have decided to reach out to my NABF / WBC ring officials committee to undergo a thorough training and review program and will not accept any championship assignments until I complete this process .

I am an honorable man with profound love, knowledge and respect to the sport, I am sorry for having a bad night and having brought unnecessary controversy to such a sensational fight.

Stephen Blea

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11 September 2021

Oscar Valdez defeats Robson Conceição in Tucson, Arizona, USA

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição

AVA Amphitheatre at Casino Del sol in Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

WBC super featherweight champion Oscar Valdez entered the bout on Friday night marred in controversy over a failed drug test which some claimed shouldn’t have allowed him to defend his crown against Robson Conceicao, but having had the green light from the WBC and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe the fight went ahead as planned on Friday night, the venue being the AVA Amphitheatre at Casino Del sol in Tucson, Arizona.

A long-running rivalry existed between the two men from their days in the amateurs with Conceicao holding a victory over Valdez at the Pan-Am games in 2009 but the Mexican would even the scores on the night with all three judges in the agreement of a winner.

Conceicao started the contest using his advantages of reach to score with his jab which continued until the third where we witnessed the famed power of Valdez with a solid shot that landed flush on the Brazilian.

Conceicao showed a good chin to take the shot without the obvious effect it intended as stablemate / Pound 4 Pound King Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez cheered on his friend’s every move from ringside.

The Brazilian started to showboat in the fifth, turning away from the champion, dropping his hands to goad Valdez in the belief he was handily winning the fight.

Valdez continued to exert pressure through the middle rounds as Conceicao’s advances faded. The Brazilian had obviously emptied his reserves by the eighth, looking lethargic in his approach that was further hindered in his pursuit of the championship with a point deduction for a shot landed behind the head of Valdez, on later reflection it was a soft point to take from the referee.

Valdez however, remained in control of the championship rounds as both men finished with the thought of being the victor, but only one man would get that acknowledgement with the judges scoring the contest 117-110 whilst two scored it closer as 115-112 all in favour of Valdez who defended the crown he took from Miguel Berchelt.

“It makes the fight complicated when someone is trying to run the whole fight,” Valdez told ESPN’s Mark Kriegel after the bout. “I’m trying to put on a good show for my fans, give the fans what they want, which is a good fight. If he wants to run, you can’t win a fight running like that.”

In the co-feature, Undefeated Gabriel Flores Jr was upset by veteran Luis Alberto Lopez who decisioned the star via scores of 98-92, 100-90 and 100-90.

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9 September 2021

Oscar Valdez & Robson Conceição weigh-in ahead of Friday night

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição

AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

WBC Super Featherweight Title

Super featherweight champion of the World Boxing Council Oscar Valdez, defends his title for the first time, and simultaneously has the chance to settle an old score.

Valdez (29-0, 23 KOs) aims for his 30th victory against undefeated Brazilian Olympic gold medallist Robson Conceição (16-0-0, 8 KOs), tomorrow, Friday, September 10 at the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona.

Twelve years ago, they fought as Amateurs and Valdez came up one point short for the gold medal of the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Since then, their paths have gone in very different directions, as Valdez is a world champion, while Robson, who also won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, will have his first shot at a world title.

Both passed the weigh-in without a hitch. Valdez logged 130 pounds, while Conceição registered at 129.7 pounds.

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9 September 2021

Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição presser photos, quotes, video

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceicao

AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez, born in Nogales, Mexico and raised in Tucson, Arizona, is ready for his sold-out homecoming.

Valdez authored a Knockout of the Year contender over Miguel Berchelt in February and will attempt to successfully defend his title for the first time against unbeaten Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceicao (16-0, 8 KOs) on Friday evening at the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson.

Conceicao defeated Valdez by one point in the 2009 Pan American Games finals, so the amateur rivals have a professional score to settle.

In the 10-round co-feature, undefeated junior lightweight sensation Gabriel Flores Jr. (20-0, 7 KOs) will take on his stiffest test to date against hard-charging Mexican veteran Luis Alberto Lopez (22-2, 12 KOs).

Lopez has won five in a row and is best known for last year’s split decision over Andy Vences in one of the best action bouts of 2020. In his last bout, Flores, the pride of Stockton, California, knocked out former world title challenger Jayson Velez in six rounds.

Valdez-Conceição and Flores-Lopez will stream live and exclusively Friday on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7p.m. PT.

At Wednesday’s final press conference, this is what the combatants had to say.

Oscar Valdez

“I feel blessed that I get the chance to step in the ring on September 10. I’m very grateful to Top Rank, the Pascua Yaqui {Tribal Gaming Commission} for letting this fight proceed, and I’ve just been very concentrated.

Coming here to my second home in Tucson means a lot to me. People know my last two fights were without a crowd due to COVID, and what better way to come back as a champion than in front of my people with all of Sonora and Arizona here? I’m just excited.

I’ve been very focused on not looking at anything negative out there. It has been a little difficult — I can’t lie — but this is what we have to go through. This is what it’s going to be.”

“This is when you realize who the real people are around you, who are loyal to you and got your back. I realize that my family is number one and also my team.

I have to thank everyone on my team, {including} my manager, Frank Espinoza, and my trainer, Eddy Reynoso. My father has always been there with me.

Just everyone who has been around supporting me during these tough times because it has been difficult. They had my back, and we know we did nothing wrong. We’re going to be real concentrated for this fight.”

“{Our amateur bout} was a back-and-forth fight, but I lost. I always took my losses very seriously. Everybody hates losing, and I’m one of them.

I’m a sore loser. Now that I get the chance to fight him as a professional, I’m taking this fight very seriously like all the fights. I’m defending my title, and I’m going to do whatever it takes and whatever I got to defend my title and avenge my loss.”

Robson Conceicao

“When I fought him {as an amateur}, it was a tough fight. I fought him and the crowd, and it motivated me a lot and made me happy. Here we have the same thing. I fight against two opponents, him and the crowd… and I will be the winner.”

“This is a very important moment for me, the most important moment in my life. I’m happy I’m here and not alone. I’m here for the Brazilian crowd, for my family, my team, and we’ll be great.”

“About the problem with the champion, what is done is done. There is no explanation, but I’m here to do my best and fight the greatest fight of my life.”

Gabriel Flores Jr.

“Every fight that goes on, I learn. Each fight, I get better and better. It’s a fact. You’re seeing it each fight. This training camp was a long training camp, a longer one because I was supposed to fight on the {Fury-Wilder 3} card, but that got postponed.

And now I’m on this card. We took a positive out of a negative. We got sharper. The sparring was great and everything. All my confidence comes from my training.

I sparred with real good people that helped me out for this fight. Gervonta Davis. Mark Magsayo. {Yuriorkis} Gamboa. So I’m extremely ready.”

“Lopez is going to get knocked out. He’s going to live up to his name. They call him the deer. He’s going to look like Bambi in there.”

“I always look at the big picture. I know who I am. I started off early in the pros. I was 17 fighting, so that was me figuring out who I am. I know who I am. I’m comfortable. He just bit off more than he can chew. Friday night, he’s going to choke.”

Luis Alberto Lopez

“It was a great fight that night {against Vences}. Fans that night saw just half of what ‘Venado’ can do. I suffered a fracture in the sixth round, but we got the win. It was a big victory, and I wasn’t 100 percent.”

“He has a lot of flaws. He’s just a kid.”

“There’s a lot of talk, but I have proven I am on this level. He might be a future champion, but I’m here to demonstrate I’m on this level, too.”

FRIDAY, September 10, 2021

ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT

Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceicao, 12 rounds, Valdez’s WBC Super Featherweight World Title
Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Luis Alberto Lopez, 10 rounds, junior lightweight
ESPN+, 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Junto Nakatani vs. Angel Acosta, 12 rounds, Nakatani’s WBO Flyweight World Title
Raymond Muratalla vs. Jose Angulo, 8 rounds, lightweight
Xander Zayas vs. Jose Luis Sanchez, 6 rounds, junior middleweight
Jose Ramirez vs. Miguel Ceballos, 4 rounds, junior featherweight
Lindolfo Delgado vs. Miguel Zamudio, 8 rounds, junior welterweight
Rene Tellez Giron vs. Eduardo Garza, 8 rounds, junior lightweight
Omar Aguilar vs. Carlos Manuel Portillo, 8 rounds, junior welterweight

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7 September 2021

Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição – It’s finally happening this Friday

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição

AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez authored a title-winning knockout for the ages in February over Miguel Berchelt. For his encore — and the first defense of his title — the undefeated two-time Mexican Olympian will make his desert homecoming.

Valdez (29-0, 23 KOs) will look to make it 30 for 30 against undefeated 2016 Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceição on Friday, Sept. 10 from the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona.

“Oscar Valdez is coming off a career-best performance and wants to put on a spectacular showing in front of the great Tucson fans,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “Conceição has been waiting for this shot ever since he turned pro, and having promoted him for his entire career, I know he’ll be at his very best. We have a great co-feature, as the young Flores wants to prove he is a contender to watch, and he can do that by beating a tough Mexican in Luis Alberto Lopez.”

Valdez cemented his status as one of the faces of Mexican boxing with his 10th-round knockout over longtime champion Berchelt. He is 8-0 in world title fights, including six defenses of the WBO featherweight world title he won in July 2016. Valdez and Conceição fought as amateurs in the gold medal match of the 2009 Pan American Games, with Conceição prevailing by a single point. Valdez turned pro nearly four years before Conceição (16-0, 8 KOs), who made history as the first Brazilian boxer to capture Olympic gold. A native of Bahia, Conceição made his pro debut in November 2016 on the Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas undercard and knocked out four of his first five foes. Last October, he survived an early knockdown to edge Louie Coria by unanimous decision. He last fought April 10 in Tulsa and knocked out Jesus Antonio Ahumada in the seventh round.

“I am very excited to fight in my second home, Tucson, Arizona, where I will have my first defense of the WBC super featherweight world title,” Valdez said. “It motivates me to know that I will defend the title in front of my friends and my family, and I will be willing to put it on the line as in all my fights. I’m coming to give a great show to my people, and I can’t wait to see you on Sept. 10.”

Flores (20-0, 7 KOs) made history in 2017 when, at 16 years old, he became the youngest fighter ever to sign a promotional contract with Top Rank. He went 3-0 in 2020, including a shutout decision over Matt Conway on the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II undercard. Flores performed three times inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble, punctuated by a sixth-round stoppage over former world title challenger Jayson Velez in February. Lopez (22-2, 12 KOs), from Mexicali, Mexico, has won five straight bouts since a 2019 decision loss to Ruben Villa. He notched his signature win last July with a split decision over Andy Vences.

“This is the next step in my journey towards a world title, and I will convincingly defeat Lopez,” Flores said. “I’m going to prove once again that I’m ready for the next level.”

Lopez said, “I appreciate matchmaker Brad Goodman and Top Rank for the opportunity to fight Gabriel Flores Jr. I know he’ll be prepared to give everything on Sept. 10, but so am I, and I guarantee nothing but my very best. I’m a man of few words, and I’ll let my actions do the talking inside the ring.”

The undercard, streaming live and exclusively on ESPN+, will feature Japan’s undefeated WBO flyweight world champion Junto Nakatani (21-0, 16 KOs) defending his title against Puerto Rican former world champion Angel “Tito” Acosta (22-2, 21 KOs). Nakatani, who has never fought outside of Japan, knocked out Filipino contender Giemel Magramo in eight rounds last November to win the vacant world title. A former Japanese flyweight champion, Nakatani has won four straight bouts by stoppage. Acosta, who made three successful defenses of the WBO light flyweight crown, has won two fights since a debated 12th-round stoppage at the hands of Elwin Soto. Acosta was leading on all three scorecards when he was stopped on his feet early in the round.

Also scheduled to appear in eight-round bouts: 2016 Mexican Olympian and junior welterweight prospect Lindolfo Delgado (12-0, 11 KOs), rising junior lightweight René Telléz Girón (15-1, 9 KOs) and Mexican junior welterweight knockout artist Omar Aguilar (21-0, 20 KOs).

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5 September 2021

WBC on Oscar Valdez and the positive test for Phentermine

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceicao

The WBC created its Clean Boxing Program in collaboration with VADA. The WBC-CBP is one of the best and most comprehensive antidoping programs in sports. The purposes of the WBC-CBP include, but are not limited, to the following: (1) safeguard the health and safety of boxers; (2) educate boxers, trainers, teams, and members of the boxing community; and (3) impose requirements and take measures that are equitable, just, and fair by examining every situation on its particular merits.

The WBC-CBP administered by VADA List of Prohibited Substances includes hundreds of substances and metabolites. There are marked differences among the different categories of prohibited substances in terms of their effects, dangers, and contraindications, there are extreme differences from any given substance to the others.
Upon learning of Oscar Valdez’ adverse analytical finding, the WBC formed a panel that included scientific and nutrition experts to investigate, analyze and evaluate all the available facts and evidence, and to recommend to the WBC how to proceed in this particular case. The WBC panel held an inquiry hearing with all the interested parties, including Champion Valdez and his team, and representatives of the overseeing commission and of the promoter. Champion Valdez and his team have been 100% cooperative at all times during the process. The WBC panel also held internal meetings to analyze the information and materials it received, so the recommendation to the WBC could be well informed, educated and fair.

Among the factors the WBC panel considered are: (1) a urine sample collected from Champion Valdez on August 13, 2021, yielded an adverse analytical finding for Phentermine; (2) samples collected on July 22, 2021 and on August 30, 2021, tested negative; (3) Phentermine is an appetite suppressant prescription medication with no documented in-competition performance enhancing effect or advantages; (4) Champion Valdez has been a boxer for 19 years with a long and celebrated amateur career, which included participating in two Olympic Games; (5) during his heralded trajectory as an amateur and professional boxer, Champion Valdez has tested negative in numerous antidoping test, including more than 30 as a professional; and (5) Champion Valdez has insisted in enrolling in the WBC-CBP, and has demanded antidoping testing in all his bouts.

After conducting its own analysis of the situation, the Pascua Yaqui Athletic Commission, which is the local commission overseeing the Valdez v. Conceicao bout, has confirmed its commitment to allow the bout to take place in its jurisdiction as originally scheduled on September 10, 2021.

The WBC Panel`s recommendation to the WBC, which the WBC Board of Governors has authorized and adopted, comprises:

1 The WBC will officially sanction the Valdez v. Conceicao bout for the WBC World Super Featherweight Title, which will take place as originally scheduled on September 10, 2021.

2. The WBC will donate the totality of the sanction fees it will receive from that bout into the WBC-CBP program and into the WBC José Sulaimán Boxers Fund.

3. The WBC will design and implement several mandatory programs at Champion Valdez’ sole cost including:

a. Taking a substantial number of random antidoping tests in the next six months as determined by the WBC-CBP;

b. Enrollment, active participation, and strict compliance with a weight management program including nutrition and hydration components designed by the WBC Nutrition Committee; Champion Valdez and his team must receive completed certification of this program.

c. Once he completes the above programs, Champion Valdez shall serve as a WBC Ambassador, whereupon he shall make a minimum of six personal appearances to promote and educate attendants on principles consistent with clean boxing, Weight management proper practices and with the WBC social responsibility values.

4. The WBC will place Champion Valdez in probation status for a period of 12 months. Any whereabouts failure or adverse analytical finding during the probationary period will result in an indefinite suspension from all WBC activity, immediate suspension of recognition of any WBC privilege (championship or status) until the matter is resolved; and being shown as Not Available in WBC World ratings.

Clean Boxing is one of the bedrocks of the WBC. The WBC will maintain its leadership in the sport by investing resources and efforts in making sure that boxing is clean and that boxers are educated and protected, while justice prevails at all times.

The WBC wishes to acknowledge and thank all those who participated in this complex process, including the Pascua Yaqui Athletic Commission and its advisors, the Association of Boxing Commissions, Top Rank, Inc., Team Valdez, and the experts and consultants who diligently worked on the case.

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1 September 2021

Oscar Valdez and Robson Conceição pass 14-day pre-weigh-in

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição

Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Oscar Valdez (29-0, 23 KOs) will defend his crown for the first time, against undefeated Brazilian and Olympic gold medallist Robson Conceição (16-0-0, 8 Ko’s) on Friday, 10 September in Tucson, Arizona.

Valdez and Conceição fought as amateurs for the gold medal at the 2009 Pan American Games, with the Brazilian winning by a single point.

The undercard presented by Top Rank, will be broadcast live and exclusively on ESPN + at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Both fighters submitted their 14-day pre-weigh-ins prior to the match. Valdez reported 137.2 pounds, while Conceição posted 136.2 pounds.

The WBC recognizes and congratulates the professionalism of both fighters and their teams for fulfilling this important commitment.

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17 August 2021

Oscar Valdez faces Robson Conceição – a rematch from the amateurs

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição

Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Oscar Valdez has a golden and green opportunity to set the record straight.

Valdez (29-0, 23 KOs) will seek his 30th victory, this time against undefeated Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceição, on Friday, September 10 in Tucson, Arizona.

12 years ago they fought. Valdez will be able to avenge the defeat he suffered by a point in the duel where the gold medal of the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru was disputed.

Since then, their paths have taken very different directions, culminating in Valdez becoming a world champion, while Robson, who also won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, will have his first shot at a world title.

“I have been waiting my whole life for this opportunity and that is why I am training with great determination. I will represent my family and Brazil. I have already won a gold medal for my country and now I will bring home a world title. With great determination, I will achieve a great performance. It will be a real show,” Commented the Brazilian fighter.

The champion commented: “I am very excited to fight in my second home, Tucson, Arizona, where I will have my first defense of the WBC super featherweight world title. It motivates me to know that I will defend the title in front of my friends and my family, and I will be willing to risk it as in all my fights.

“I come to give my people a great show, and I can’t wait to see them on September 10. ”
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11 August 2021

Oscar Valdez and Robson Conceição make the 30-day pre-weigh-in

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição

Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

Valdez and Conceição fought as amateurs for the gold medal at the 2009 Pan American Games, with the Brazilian taking the victory by a single point.

The undercard presented by Top Rank, will be broadcast live and exclusively on ESPN + at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Both fighters submitted their 30-day pre-weigh-in prior to the match. Valdez reported 140.6 pounds, while Conceição posted 142.8 pounds.

The WBC recognizes the professionalism of both warriors and their teams for fulfilling this important commitment.

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3 August 2021

Óscar Valdez defends his world title against Robson Conceicao Sept 10

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Óscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceicao

Casino del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/9/21

Super featherweight world champion of the World Boxing Council, Óscar Valdez, will defend his title for the first time, on September 10 at the Casino del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, when he faces the Brazilian, Robson Conceicao, who defeated Valdez when they were amateur fighters, for the gold medal of the Pan American Games 2009.

Originally from Nogales, Sonora, Valdez moved to Tucson, Arizona, when he was a child and there, he spent his first years of school years before returning to Mexico. Oscar cemented his status as one of the most notable faces in Mexican boxing with his 10th round knockout of former champion Miguel Berchelt.

Valdez turned professional almost four years before Conceição, who made history as the first Brazilian boxer to capture Olympic gold. Originally from Bahia, Conceição made his professional debut in November 2016 on the Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas undercard. He knocked out four of his first five opponents. Last October, he survived an early knockdown to defeat Louie Coria by unanimous decision. He last fought on April 10 in Tulsa and knocked out Jesús Antonio Ahumada in the seventh round.

Oscar, who undergoing a rugged training camp in California with his trainer Eddy Reynoso, commented: “I am very excited to fight in my second home, Tucson, Arizona, where I will have my first defence of the WBC super featherweight world title.” Valdez also said. “It motivates me to know that I will defend the title in front of my friends and my family, and I will be willing to risk everything as always. I come to give my people a great show, and I can’t wait to see them on September 10.”

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20 July 2021

Oscar Valdez to defend crown against Robson Conceição September 10

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Oscar Valdez vs. Robson Conceição

AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, USA 10/8/21

WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez authored a title-winning knockout for the ages in February over Miguel Berchelt. For his encore — and the first defense of his title — the undefeated two-time Mexican Olympian will make his desert homecoming.

Valdez (29-0, 23 KOs) will look to make it 30 for 30 against undefeated 2016 Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceição on Friday, Sept. 10 from the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona.

A native of Nogales, Mexico, Valdez moved to Tucson as a young child and spent his elementary school years there before returning to Mexico.

In the 10-round co-feature, undefeated junior lightweight star Gabriel Flores Jr., from Stockton, California, will fight Mexican veteran Luis Alberto Lopez. Valdez-Conceição and Flores Jr.-Lopez will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Promoted by Top Rank, tickets starting at $25 go on sale Tuesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. MST and can be purchased by visiting Etix.com.

Conceição said, “I’ve been waiting my whole life for this opportunity, and that’s why I’m training with great determination. I will represent my family and Brazil. I already won a gold medal for my country and now I will bring home a world title. With great determination, I will deliver a great performance. It will be a true spectacle!”
Flores (20-0, 7 KOs) made history in 2017 when, at 16 years old, he became the youngest fighter ever to sign a promotional contract with Top Rank. He went 3-0 in 2020, including a shutout decision over Matt Conway on the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II undercard. Flores performed three times inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble, punctuated by a sixth-round stoppage over former world title challenger Jayson Velez in February. Lopez (22-2, 12 KOs), from Mexicali, Mexico, has won five straight bouts since a 2019 decision loss to Ruben Villa. He notched his signature win last July with a split decision over Andy Vences.

“This is the next step in my journey towards a world title, and I will convincingly defeat Lopez,” Flores said. “I’m going to prove once again that I’m ready for the next level.”

The undercard, streaming live and exclusively on ESPN+, will feature Japan’s undefeated WBO flyweight world champion Junto Nakatani (21-0, 16 KOs) defending his title against Puerto Rican former world champion Angel “Tito” Acosta (22-2, 21 KOs). Nakatani, who has never fought outside of Japan, knocked out Filipino contender Giemel Magramo in eight rounds last November to win the vacant world title. A former Japanese flyweight champion, Nakatani has won four straight bouts by stoppage. Acosta, who made three successful defenses of the WBO light flyweight crown, has won two fights since a debated 12th-round stoppage at the hands of Elwin Soto. Acosta was leading on all three scorecards when he was stopped on his feet early in the round.

The ESPN+ undercard will also see undefeated Puerto Rican sensation Xander Zayas (9-0, 7 KOs) in a six-round junior middleweight bout against an opponent to be named and lightweight sensation Raymond Muratalla (12-0, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder.

(by Kristian von Sponneck)

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