Oscar Valdez vs Robson Conceicao Odds and Pick
- Oscar Valdez vs Robson Conceicao goes Friday, September 10th, 2021 at 5:30 PM EST
- Who emerges as a WBC world champion in the coming days?
- Check out the fight odds, analysis, and predictions below
Oscar Valdez vs Robson Conceicao emanates from Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. The boxing bout broadcasts on ESPN+.
The WBC junior lightweight world championship is up for grabs. Valdez and Conceicao are in the champion and challenger roles, respectively. With online sports betting in Arizona going live for this fight, we expect it to attract tones of local bettors.
Oscar Valdez vs Robson Conceicao Odds
| Fighter | Odds at DraftKings |
|---|---|
| Oscar Valdez | -1400 |
| Robson Conceicao | +800 |
Odds as of September 7th
Controversy abounds heading in this fight with the backdrop of Valdez testing positive for the VADA-banned stimulant phentermine and the WBC still allowing this bout to transpire after looking deeper into things.
Oscar Valdez has denied any conscious wrongdoing and had a test last week come back negative. But many in the boxing world still remain gobsmacked over how this situation has been handled.
Oscar Valdez’s Championship Resume
Oscar Valdez looks to notch his first successful WBC championship defense after a prolonged negotiation process for this bout.
The 30-year-old Valdez looks to score his 30th win and further galvanize his spotless pro record.
The former WBO featherweight champion is 8-0 overall in title fights and looks to defend his new crown in a relatively newer weight category.
These men have previously fought each other on the amateur circuit with a single point deciding the victor.
Conceicao narrowly bested Valdez in the gold medal match of the 2009 Pan American Games. Now the two will run it back as professional pugilists.
Valdez vs Conceicao Recent Fights
| Miguel Berchelt, win via KO | Fight 1 | Jesus Antonio Ahumada, win via TKO |
| Jayson Velez, win via TKO | Fight 2 | Luis Coria, win via UD |
| Adam Lopez, win via TKO | Fight 3 | Eduardo Pereira Dos Reis, win via TKO |
| Jason Sanchez, win via UD | Fight 4 | Carlos Ruiz, win via UD |
With two undefeated pro warriors entering the ring here, someone’s 0 could very well go as we encroach towards the Valdez vs Conceicao fight night.
Robson Conceicao Pursuit of WBC Gold
Robson Conceicao is an Olympic gold medalist and made history as the first Brazilian to accomplish that distinction.
The aforementioned controversy at the nucleus of this prizefight with the failed drug test has caused some impassioned reactions from fans and pundits alike in the sweet science community.
Conceicao does have a notable four-inch reach advantage here but only a fifty percent finishing rate overall.
Valdez’s knockout percentage is a standout metric here as he has ended 79 percent of his professional wins inside the distance.
Oscar Valdez vs Robson Conceicao Tale of the Tape
| 29-0 | Record | 16-0 |
| 23 | Knockouts | 8 |
| 5’5.5 | Height | 5’10.5 |
| 66″ | Reach | 70″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
This contest between top-level 130 pounders is scheduled for twelve rounds, but I do not think this fight goes to the judges’ scorecards.
Despite the VADA controversies, I think Valdez has a fair bit of momentum from that knockout of the year contender in his last bout with Miguel Berchelt to capture gold in February.
Also, despite Conceicao besting Valdez on the amateur circuit, I think Valdez’s style is more favorable for pro-competition, and he will gain a measure of redemption here.
I think there’s value in pursuing prop bets on this fight not going the distance (-250), and Oscar Valdez winning via KO or TKO (-225).
Pick: Oscar Valdez (-1400)
A part-time writer and full-time broadcaster, Dylan has hosted MMA talk shows Lights Out and Pure Fight Radio with featured guests like Jens Pulver, Roy Nelson, Miesha Tate, and covered some of the biggest MMA promotions like Rumble in the Cage, Unified MMA, and King of the Cage.
