Clairesha Shields: I think Shakur Stevenson is going to beat Oscar Valdez

When the news first came out, Clairesha Shields was both excited and surprised.

WBO lightweight champion Shakul Stevenson and WBC champion Oscar Valdez are about to reach an agreement on a united war on April 30 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to the first report by ESPN correspondent Dan Raphael.

In theory, Oscar Valdez was undoubtedly the most accomplished and even-even boxer Stevenson had encountered in his young career. But despite the increasing competition, former Olympian Claressa Shields believes Stevenson will prove he's a boxer on another level once the bell rings.

"I think Shakur will win," Shields said in a recent interview with FightHype.com. "I think Shakur will beat Oscar Valdez in the seventh round and it will be a KO match. Technology is everything. ”

Valdez has had considerable success in his career so far, taking his game and star influence to the next level in 2021.

However, regardless of the bettors' thoughts, Valdez easily beat the Mexican star Bentchett, who knocked down Berchte three times before the 10th round of suspensions, taking his WBC title away. Soon after, Valdés managed to defend the title against Robson Consecaau.

Although Valdez cemented his position as one of the best 130-pound boxers in the world, Stevenson kept his flag firmly at his side.

The former Olympic silver medalist played off marginal contender Jeremiah Nakattila, winning each round in the June 12 showdown. Four months later, Stevenson destroyed former naval warrior Jamel Herrin. In the process, Stevenson managed to secure his second class title.

Finally, while the previous two-time Olympic gold medalist ultimately showed respect to Valdez and spoke highly of his overall abilities, she believes that Once the bell rings, Valdez will be a living target.

"I think Shakur will beat Oscar Valdez."