Championship boxing is ready to return to Sin City yet again. This weekend, all eyes are on undefeated champions Shakur Stevenson and Oscar Valdez as they face off in the squared circle of truth for the unified super featherweight title. In one corner, there is Valdez, an undefeated Mexican champion with a veteran team that has helped propel the careers of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Jesse “Bam” Rodriquez. In the other corner, there is Stevenson, a Newark native who has the backing of WBC Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford. Together, Valdez and Stevenson bring their skills and fan bases together for one of the best fights that could be made in the sport this year. Who will win? If you know, put some money down, grab some food, turn on your TV and get ready for a show!

Who Is Shakur Stevenson?

Hometown: Newark, New Jersey

Weight Class: Super Featherweight

Measureables: Age – 24 years old | Reach – 68 inches | Height – 5’7

Notable Victories: Jamel Herring (TKO, 10) | Jeremiah Nakathila (UD, 12)

Accomplishments: WBO Featherweight Champion, WBO Super Featherweight Champion

Who Is Oscar Valdez?

Hometown: Sonora, Mexico

Weight Class: Super Featherweight

Measureables: Age – 31 years old | Reach – 66 inches | Height – 5’5

Notable Victories: Miguel Berchelt (KO, 10) | Matias Carlos Adrian Rueda (TKO, 2)

Accomplishments: WBO Featherweight Champion, WBC Super Featherweight Champion

How To Watch

Typically, fights of this caliber are put on pay-per-view. Fortunately, fans are being treated to something special for an affordable price. Actually, it’s so affordable that it’s free. Yes, that is correct. After forking over more than $100 over two weeks for two championship fights, fans will get a reprieve with Valdez-Stevenson. The main card is set to kick off at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

• Network: ESPN, ESPN+
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• Price: Free

Odds

Stevenson enters this bout as one of boxing’s most prominent future pound-for-pound for stars. With the support of current champions like Terence Crawford and past champions like Andrew Ward, the New Jersey native has emerged as the clear favorite. While many boxing insiders are not surprised to learn that Stevenson is the heavy betting favorite, the WBO Super Featherweight Champion is a bit surprised himself during a recent interview with TMZ. “I actually don’t understand it. I’m thinking like the odds are gonna be closer,” he said earlier this week.

• FanDuel: Stevenson (-600) | Valdez (+340)
• DraftKings Sportsbook: Stevenson (-750) | Valdez (+450)
• Caesars Sportsbook: Stevenson (-800) | Valdez (+550)

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