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Boxing and poker – maybe a start on something new?

Even though both sports are known for intense action and rough characters, boxing and poker aren’t usually combined. This didn’t stop Gus Hansen (known as one of the biggest full tilt poker names)and Danish poker pro Theo Jorgensen from duking it out. Both know as skilled poker players in both the online poker and live tournament circuit, did quite well as shown in the video.

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Oscar Valdez beats back doubts, stops Liam Wilson - Seniesa Estrada undisputed, decisions Yokasta Valle

Oscar Valdez beats back doubts, stops Liam Wilson - Seniesa Estrada undisputed, decisions Yokasta Valle

Sub Lead30-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti
In the opening stanza, both fighters used jabs to find range. Valdez,33, went to the body, but Wilson was busier. Valdez went back to his corner with swelling over his right eye.
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Busier Emanuel Navarrete outpoints Oscar Valdez in Mexican war

Busier Emanuel Navarrete outpoints Oscar Valdez in Mexican war

Sub Lead13-Aug-23by Press Release
Navarrete threw over a thousand punches
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Shakur Stevenson boxes his way to a dominant victory over Oscar Valdez

Shakur Stevenson boxes his way to a dominant victory over Oscar Valdez

Sub Lead01-May-22by John J. Raspanti
Stevenson clipped Valdez with lefts. A big right bothered Valdez. Stevenson fired a southpaw 1-2.
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Champions Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson fight this Saturday night

Champions Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson fight this Saturday night

Sub Lead26-Apr-22by John J. Raspanti
Stevenson favored, but Valdez is not a fighter to be underestimated
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It's a go: Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson to fight April 30

It's a go: Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson to fight April 30

Sub Lead20-Feb-22by John J. Raspanti
Stevenson and Valdez are vying to become the first unified junior lightweight champion since Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera in 2005.
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Robson Conceicao outpoints Xavier Martinez, wants Oscar Valdez rematch

Robson Conceicao outpoints Xavier Martinez, wants Oscar Valdez rematch

Sub Lead31-Jan-22by Bill Tibbs
Conceicao fought like a man who wasn’t going to let this opportunity slip away.
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Maxboxing 2021 Knockout of the Year: Oscar Valdez KO 10 Miguel Berchelt

Maxboxing 2021 Knockout of the Year: Oscar Valdez KO 10 Miguel Berchelt

Sub Lead30-Dec-21by John J. Raspanti
The knockout. Explosive, dynamic, sudden, and shocking.
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Oscar Valdez remains undefeated and undeterred

Oscar Valdez remains undefeated and undeterred

Sub Lead12-Sep-21by Bill Tibbs
“I want the winner of the Jermall Herring vs. Shakur Stevenson fight. Fans are asking for it. I’m going to rest for a week and go back to the gym.

Oscar Valdez
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Oscar Valdez rallies to defeat Robson Conceicao

Oscar Valdez rallies to defeat Robson Conceicao

Sub Lead11-Sep-21by John J. Raspanti
Valdez improves to 30-0 - wants winner of Herring vs. Stevenson fight
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The night Oscar Valdez shocked the experts

The night Oscar Valdez shocked the experts

Sub Lead05-Mar-21by John J. Raspanti
Making Berchelt the favorite was logical, but perhaps a bit narrow-minded. Had they forgotten who Berchelt fighting?
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Oscar Valdez flattens Miguel Berchelt, captures WBC crown

Oscar Valdez flattens Miguel Berchelt, captures WBC crown

Sub Lead21-Feb-21by John J. Raspanti
Motivated to prove the naysayers wrong, Oscar Valdez exited the new WBC junior featherweight champion by scoring an emphatic knock out over favored Miguel Berchelt in round 10.
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Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez - Weigh in

Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez - Weigh in

Sub Lead19-Feb-21by Press Release
Berchelt favored, both confident
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Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez ready for war Saturday night

Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez ready for war Saturday night

Sub Lead17-Feb-21by Anthony Cocks
The longstanding rivalry between the pair dates back to their amateur days when Valdez was selected to represent Mexico at the Olympics ahead of Berchelt. To hear Berchelt tell it, there was politics involved. Valdez insists that was not the case.
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Pride, guts, and world champions: Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez throw hands

Pride, guts, and world champions: Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez throw hands

Sub Lead15-Feb-21by John J. Raspanti
Their combined records show sixty-six fights, fifty-six knockouts, and 11 title defenses.
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Potential Fight of the Year: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez Feb.20

Potential Fight of the Year: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez Feb.20

Sub Lead12-Jan-21by Press Release
Super featherweight showdown
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Oscar Valdez stops Jayson Velez, title shot next?

Oscar Valdez stops Jayson Velez, title shot next?

Sub Lead23-Jul-20by John J. Raspanti
Valdez 28-0, 22 KOs
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Oscar Valdez heads to 'The Bubble' to continue 130-pound title trek

Oscar Valdez heads to 'The Bubble' to continue 130-pound title trek

Sub Lead19-Jul-20by John J. Raspanti
Valdez 27-0, 21 KOs
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Oscar Valdez gets off the floor, Carl Frampton dominates Saturday night at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas

Oscar Valdez gets off the floor, Carl Frampton dominates Saturday night at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas

Sub Lead01-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti
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Carl Frampton comes alive tonight, Oscar Valdez faces late replacement Adam Lopez

Carl Frampton comes alive tonight, Oscar Valdez faces late replacement Adam Lopez

Sub Lead30-Nov-19by John J. Raspanti
Frampton and Valdez looking for title shots
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WBO champion Oscar Valdez victorious over Jason Sanchez in Reno

WBO champion Oscar Valdez victorious over Jason Sanchez in Reno

Sub Lead09-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti
Oscar Valdez efficient in victory
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Hotshot lightweight Teofimo Lopez and Oscar Valdez to fight on the undercard of Alvarez-Kovalev rematch

Hotshot lightweight Teofimo Lopez and Oscar Valdez to fight on the undercard of Alvarez-Kovalev rematch

Sub Lead19-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti
Alvarez-Kovalev 2 and Lopez to stream live on ESPN+ Feb.2
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Valdez defeats Quigg in 12 round war

Sub Lead11-Mar-18by John J. Raspanti
Ignoring the pain of a broken jaw, WBO featherweight champion Oscar Valdez remained undefeated by winning a brutal 12-round unanimous decision over weight-challenged Scott Quigg at the StubHub Center in rainy Carson, CA. Saturday night.
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Battle at the StubHub: Oscar Valdez vs. Scott Quigg

Sub Lead09-Mar-18by John J. Raspanti
I’ll never forget the roar of the crowd when heavy underdog Alfredo Angulo connected with a crunching left hook to the jaw of Erislandy Lara on the night of June 8, 2013. By John J. Raspanti
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