Stevenson kept a jab in Valdez’s face from the opening moments. He didn’t “run,” as many in the Valdez camp had derisively predicted
He’s not at their level yet, but he’s only 24 and neither Mayweather nor Ward were nearly a finished product at that age.
"He was just the better fighter this night," said Valdez, 31. "He did what he had to do to win the fight. He's a great fighter. His speed is there, power is there."