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Get ready for an epic night of boxing as Terence Crawford returns to the ring to face Israil Madrimov. With a stacked undercard, this event is a must-watch for boxing fans and bettors alike. Explore our in-depth analysis and betting on boxing odds to make informed bets.

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August’s Boxing Events: August 10th, 2024
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Two of the most popular boxers step into the ring in separate championship bouts when Luis Alberto Lopez takes on Angelo Leo in the main event on an ESPN card and Vergil Ortiz Jr. headlines a fight card on DAZN.

Both Lopez and Ortiz Jr. are the favorites in their respective bouts.

Also on Saturday, Lindolfo Delgado takes on Bryan Flores.

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Writer’s Boxing Picks for Five of this Weekend’s Top August Boxing Matches

Arnold Khegai vs Belmar Preciado

Albuquerque, New Mexico – ESPN / ESPN+

Oddsmakers may not set lines for Khegai versus Preciado.

The match appears to be a chance for Khegai to put himself into position for a title shot.

Khegai is 21-1-1 with 13 knockout wins.

The heavy favorite, if oddsmakers bet this one, will almost assuredly win this bout.

He is likely to win via knockout because Preciado has dropped 4-of-5.

1 of the 4 losses came via knockout versus a much worse boxer than Khegai.

Ukrainian Khegai, who is on a 5-match winning streak, takes this.

If odds drop, bet Khegai to win via stoppage.

Boxing Pick: Arnold Khegai

Alan Garcia vs Maickol Lopez Villagrana

Albuquerque, New Mexico – ESPN / ESPN+

Here’s another boxing match on the ESPN streamed and broadcast fight card that oddsmakers have yet to assign lines.

Maickol Lopez Villagrana is 16-5 with 8 stoppage wins.

Villagrana appears to be a handpicked opponent, one that has lost 3 straight and whose last victory came versus an opponent with 4 wins and 27 losses.

Villagrana has almost zero shot of beating 13-0 Alan Garcia.

Garcia boasts 10 wins.

So this is a resume building match for Garcia, which means an early round knockout is for sure in play.

Boxing Pick: Alan Garcia

Lindolfo Delgado -575 vs Bryan Flores +390

Albuquerque, New Mexico – ESPN / ESPN+

Delgado versus Flores is a bout between two undefeated pugilists.

Flores is 26-0-1 with 15 stoppage victories.

The underdog has an impressive win over Shinard Branch in 2023.

Since beating Branch, Flores has won 2 bouts via technical knockout.

Lindolfo Delgado is 20-0 with 15 stoppage wins.

Delgado has fought and beaten the much tougher competition.

In his last, Delgado ended Carlos Sanchez’s night via a seventh round technical knockout.

Lindolfo is on fire.

Don’t be surprised if he wins this before the final bell.

Boxing Pick: Lindolfo Delgado

Luis Alberto Lopez -475 vs Angelo Leo +340

IBF Featherweight Title
Albuquerque, New Mexico – ESPN / ESPN+

Few boxers have figured out Luis Alberto Lopez.

Alberto Lopez has one of the most intriguing and effective styles in boxing, which is one of the reasons accomplished Angelo Leo is an over 3-to-1 underdog.

Leo has a fantastic 24-1 record.

But Leo, like every opponent Luis faces, can’t prepare for the champ.

Lopez’s style can’t be replicated during sparring, which means Leo will enter the ring at a major disadvantage.

Leo, the former WBO title holder, should struggle big time in this.

Lopez will manage a technical knockout that should happen around the ninth or tenth rounds.

Boxing Pick: Luis Alberto Lopez

Serhii Boachuck +220 vs Vergil Ortiz Jr. -190

Las Vegas, Nevada – DAZN

Boachuck versus Ortiz Jr. has the potential to be the 2024 Fight of the Year.

Both can throw.

Ortiz Jr. is the slight favorite because he’s gone 21-0 with 21 knockout wins.

On Saturday, Vergil faces a boxer with as much power as he’s got.

Boachuck is 24-1 with 23 knockout victories.

Since the loss to Brandon Adams in 2021, Boachuck has dominated most of his opponents, winning via straight up knockout.

Serhii has an excellent counter right.

He’s also good at putting together a one-two that includes a short left hook and uppercut combo.

Boachuck’s knockout ability and growth as a boxer, he’s got a unanimous decision win on his record, makes the dog an attractive pick at overlay odds.

Boxing Pick: Serhii Boachuck

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Get ready for an epic night of boxing as Terence Crawford returns to the ring to face Israil Madrimov. With a stacked undercard, this event is a must-watch for boxing fans and bettors alike. Explore our in-depth analysis and betting on boxing odds to make informed bets.

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August’s Boxing Events: August 3rd, 2024
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Pound for pound king Terence Crawford steps back into the ring for the first time since dominating Errol Spence in their massive 2023 super fight. Crawford is a huge favorite stepping up in class versus junior middleweight WBA champ Israil Madrimov.

The bout takes place as the main event on a fight card on ESPN+ and PPV.

Also on Saturday, Isaac Cruz defends his WBA Junior Welterweight title versus Jose Valenzuela.

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Writer’s Boxing Picks for Five of this Weekend’s Top Boxing Matches

Andy Cruz -2000 vs Antonio Moran +850

Antonio Moran is tough. Although he has 6 losses on a record that includes a draw and 30 wins, Moran has dropped a single bout via stoppage.

The fact the other 5 losses came via decision means Moran can take a punch.

The -2000 favorite in this boasts just a 3-0 record.

But in those 3 fights, Andy Cruz has shown he can handle himself.

Cruz has exceptional boxing abilities and throws with power.

Also, don’t let the record fool you. Cruz won 135 amateur bouts.

The favorite can win via knockout.

Boxing Pick: Andy Cruz

Andy Ruiz -350 vs Jarrell Miller +260

Former heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz is back in action on the Crawford versus Madrimov undercard.

Ruiz is the -350 chalk versus tough Jarrell Miller.

Since falling to Anthony Joshua in their rematch in 2019, Ruiz has won 2 straight versus decent competition, Chris Arreola and Luis “King Kong” Ortiz.

Miller takes on Ruiz after losing his first fight.

The +260 underdog fell to Daniel Dubois via tenth round knockout in his last.

Before that, Miller had built a 26-0 record with 22 stoppage wins. The dog can bite.

Boxing Pick: Jarrell Miller

Jared Anderson -195 vs Martin Bakole +155

Bakole hasn’t tasted defeat since 2018 when he lost to Michael Hunter via tenth round TKO.

Since then, Bakole has won 7 straight. In his last, Bakole knocked out Carlos Takam in the fourth round of a scheduled ten.

Jared Anderson is 17-0 with 15 stoppage victories.

This is Big Baby’s first bout versus a name opponent, which explains the low odds.

If Anderson continues to offer under -200, he must a bet.

A victory over Bakole puts Anderson into the discussion for a title fight.

Jared won’t let the chance pass him by.

Boxing Pick: Jared Anderson

Isaac Cruz -245 vs Jose Valenzuela +310

WBA Junior Welterweight Title

Gervonta Davis is the only boxer that has been able to handle Isaac Cruz.

Even Tank had some issues, failing to knockout Cruz.

The -245 favorite has since won 4 bouts since falling to Gervonta back in 2021.

On Saturday, Cruz takes on Jose Valenzuela.

The +310 underdog in this showed grit in his last, knocking out Chris Colbert after suffering losses in his previous 2 bouts.

Going from Colbert to Cruz, though, is a massive upward step.

Pitbull gets it done and it should happen via knockout.

Boxing Pick: Isaac Cruz

Israil Madrimov +475 vs Terence Crawford -700

WBA “Super” Junior Middleweight Title – WBA Junior Welterweight Title

Madrimov won the title by beating then 25-0 Magomed Kurbanov via technical knockout in a March bout in Riyadh.

Israil has some talent, but he’s got just 11 fights, 10 of which he won and a draw.

Crawford made mincemeat out of Errol Spence in what was supposed to be Terence’s toughest bout of his career.

Technically, nobody is as efficient or as good of a counter puncher, maybe in boxing history, as Terence Crawford.

He will take advantage of every Madrimov mistake, no matter how slight.

This bout should end before the final bell.

Boxing Pick: Terence Crawford

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One of the best pound-for-pound boxers on the planet puts three championship straps on the line on Saturday night. Oleksandr Usyk takes on Daniel Dubois for the WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles.

The match happens in Poland. Then later on Saturday night in Tulsa, top heavyweight contender Jared Anderson throws down against Andriy Rudenko.

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Boxing Events: Saturday, August 26th, 2023

Daniel Lapin vs Aro Schwartz

Boxing Odds: Daniel Lapin Over 8.5 -500 vs Aro Schwartz Under 8.5 +350
Light Heavyweight Bout
Lapin record: 7-0-0
Schwartz record: 20-6-1
Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland – ESPN+

Underdog Aro Schwartz is 20-6-1. Schwartz has scored 13 victories before the final bell. But although Aro has fought great during his career, he’s up against an undefeated beast in Daniel Lapin in this Usyk-Dubois undercard bout.

Lapin is 7-0, which is why the money line favors Lapin. However, Daniel only has a single stoppage victory. So although Lapin will win, the bout should go the 10-round distance.

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Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit

Boxing Odds: Denys Berinchyk -2500 vs Anthony Yigit +1000
Lightweight Bout
Berinchyk record: 17-0-0
Yigit record: 27-3-1
Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland – ESPN+

Based on his record, Anthony Yigit should contend agianst Denys Berinchyk. The massive money line underdog has an excellent 27-3-1 record. Yigit has 10 knockout victories to his credit.

Berinchyk is 17-0 with 9 stoppage wins. So based on records, Yigit has a chance. Ah, but although Yigit is a good boxer, the dog in this has suffered all three losses by either knockout or technical knockout.

The chalk should win this via stoppage. So if you see over under odds, go under. Or if you see a KO prop, consider.

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois

Boxing Odds: Oleksandr Usyk Over 8.5 -109 vs Daniel Dubois Under 8.5 -118
WBO, IBF, WBA Heavyweight Titles
Usyk record: 20-0-0 | 13 KOs
Dubois record: 19-1 | 18 KOs
Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland – ESPN+

Daniel Dubois is a good heavyweight. The challenger has lost a single bout during his career. The loss came against heavy hitting Joe Joyce in 2020.

Since then Dubois has won four straight. But although Daniel is fighting great, beating opponents like Trevor Bryan and Kevin Lerena is much different than competing against the champ.

Oleksandr Usyk is one of he most skilled boxing heavyweights on the planet. Usyk also has a great chin. So Dubois’ power won’t be as effective. Usyk should win this before the ninth. However, Oleksandr doesn’t push for the KO unless he’s comfortable. Over is the play.

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Zhan Kossobutskiy vs Efe Ajagba

Boxing Odds: Zhan Kossobutskiy -176 vs Efe Ajagba +135
Heavyweight Titles
Kossobutskiy record: 19-0-0 | 18 KOs
Ajagba record: 16-1 | 13 KOs
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma – ESPN+

Kossobutskiy versus Ajagba could be the night’s most competitive boxing match. Ajagba heads into this with a 17-1 record.

The chalk has a 19-0 record. Not only is Kossobutskiy undefeated at 19-0 but he also has 18 stoppage wins to his credit.

No doubt, Kossobutskiy can win this. However, we must question the quality of opponent since all of Zhan’s fights have happened in Germany. Ajagba is the pick.

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Jared Anderson vs Andriy Rudenko

Boxing Odds: Zhan Kossobutskiy -176 vs Efe Ajagba +135
Heavyweight Titles
Anderson record: 15-0-0 | 14 KOs
Rudenko record: 35-6 | 21 KOs
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma – ESPN+

Jared “Big Baby” Anderson continues to fight lesser opponents. That’s probably going to be the case until Anderson’s record reaches 20-0 and he gets a call from Tyson Fury or Usyk to fight for a championship belt.

Rudenko doesn’t have much shot of winning this. But Anderson could struggle to knock out Rudenko, who has suffered 1-of-5 losses via stoppage, before the fifth. Andriy hangs on until at least the sixth.

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One of the year’s best boxing matches happens on Saturday night when Oscar Valdez throws down against Emanuel Navarrete. Valdez is the favorite to take away Navarrete’s belt. Earlier on Saturday, Anthony Joshua returns to the ring when he battles Robert Helenius in the main event on a London, England DAZN broadcast card.

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Which boxers lift their arm in glory and which lower their heads in defeat? Keep reading for boxing lines, analysis, and free picks for five of Saturday’s top matches including Navarrete’s WBO Title on the line.

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Boxing Events: Saturday, August 12th, 2023

Filip Hrgovic vs Demsey McKean

Boxing Odds: Filip Hrgovic -909 vs Demsey McKean +450
Heavyweight Bout
Hrgovic record: 15-0
McKean record: 22-0
The O2 Arena, London, England – DAZN

Demsey McKean has a sterling 22-0 record with 14 stoppage wins. But although McKean has a great record, he shouldn’t last long versus up and comer Filip Hrgovic.

The massive favorite in this is 15-0 with 12 wins before the final bell. Hrgovic beat highly regarded Zelei Zhang in his last via unanimous decision. So if Filip wants to box and win, he can. However, we predict this fight ends early via a Hrgovic knockout.

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Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius

Boxing Odds: Anthony Joshua Over 5.5 -126 vs Robert Helenius Under 5.5 -108
Heavyweight Bout
Joshua record: 25-3-0
Helenius record: 32-4-0
The O2 Arena, London, England – DAZN

Robert Helenius has a nice 32-4 record. The problem is that when Helenius loses, it’s often by knockout.

So the question heading into this match is how long the underdog will last. Will Helenius keep Anthony Joshua at bay until the sixth round?

Our prediction is that Helenius won’t. Joshua has fought Oleksandr Usyk twice and Jermaine Franklin Jr. in his last 2. Although AJ lost both bouts to Usyk and required a decision to beat Franklin Jr., the former champ’s power should make quick work of Helenius. Under is the play.

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Richard Torrez Jr. vs Willie Jake Jr.

Boxing Odds: Richard Torrez Jr. -5000 vs Willie Jake Jr. +922
Heavyweight Bout
Torrez record: 5-0
Jake record: 11-3-2
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona – ESPN / ESPN+

Torrez Jr. is 5-0 with 5 stoppage victories. Willie Jake Jr. has a nice record with 11 wins, but the massive underdog in this knows the score.

This is a bout where Torrez Jr. expect to impress. Jake will try to stay upright as long as he can. But at the end, Torrez Jr. gets the knockout win.

So instead of playing the favorite on the money line, look for a total round bet or a prop on Torrez Jr. winning via TKO or KO.

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Diego Torres vs Raymond Muratalla

Boxing Odds: Diego Torres +432 vs Raymond Muratalla -833
Lightweight Bout
Torres record: 18-0
Muratalla record: 17-0
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona – ESPN / ESPN+

Muratalla is 18-0 with 15 stoppage wins. Torres is a decent boxer, but this is a bad matchup because Muratalla can outbox the underdog or use his power to overwhelm Torres.

Either way, Raymond wins this. The best play is either under the round total, if oddsmakers set a line, or on Muratalla to end Torres’ night via knockout or technical knockout. So wait to see if oddsmakers set prop lines with better payouts before dumping on Raymond to win straight up.

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Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez

Boxing Odds: Emanuel Navarrete +125 vs. Oscar Valdez -175
WBO Junior Lightweight Title | Lightweight Bout
Navarrete record: 37-1
Valdez record: 31-1
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona – ESPN / ESPN+

Money has begun to fall onto Valdez for a single reason. Although Navarrete has incredible power, his style is wild.

So far in his career, it hasn’t hurt Emanuel. The champ has a single loss on his record. But on Saturday night, Navarrete faces one of the better boxers in the division.

Valdez’s lone loss came versus Shakur Stevenson and it happened via unanimous decision. Stevenson is one of the top five pound-for-pound boxers in the sport. So losing to Shakur is no big deal.

Oscar will take advantage of Navarrete’s wild punches and unbalanced style. Valdez may not end Emanuel’s night early, but he will win.

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While the NBA and NHL recently restarted their seasons, boxing restarted in May. One of the top places to find fights is at the Matchroom Fight Camp in Essex, England. The Matchroom Fight Camp has a card on Thursday, August 7 and Thursday, August 14. Check out analysis and free picks for the three fights on both cards that offer Boxing odds.

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When: August 7 & August 14
Where: Matchroom Fight Camp, Essex, England

Thursday, August 7th Fights

Adam Harper (+1100 Vs Anthony Fowler -2500)

Both these guys have decent records. Anthony Fowler is 12-1. Adam Harper is 9-1. The difference should be power. Fowler has knocked out 9 of 12 opponents. Harper doesn’t have a knockout or technical knockout to his credit. We can’t back boxers that lack power.

Matchroom Fight Free Pick: Anthony Fowler

Chris Billam-Smith (-1200 Vs Nathan Thorley +650)

Here’s another match where both fighters have terrific records. Chris Billam-Smith has won 9-of-10 fights via KO or TKO. Thorley is undefeated at 14-0. He’s knocked out 6 of his opponents. Nathan is a good fighter, but he has a terrible habit of curling his wrist when he punches. Doesn’t sound like much but it could make the difference in this fight.

Matchroom Fight Free Pick: Chris Billam-Smith

Natasha Jonas (+600 Vs Terri Harper (-1100)

Harper is undefeated. She’s got 10 wins. 5 have come via knockout. Jonas has a better chance than the odds indicate. But even though she’s an underlay odds wise, Harper is on the fast track to the top of the women’s game. She should handle Tasha on Thursday.

Matchroom Fight Free Pick: Terri Harper

Thursday, August 14th Fights

Rachel Ball (+195) Vs Shannon Courtenay (-250)

Although Courtenay is undefeated at 5-0, Ball has the experience to pull off the upset win. At 5-1, Ball’s record isn’t too shabby. Not only that, but she won her last bout last November. This is a good fight to back the underdog.

Matchroom Fight Free Pick: Rachel Ball

Eric Donovan (+325) Vs Zelfa Barrett (-450)

Eric Donovan is 12-0 with 7 knockout wins. He’s got a great record. But the Irish fighter is 35-years-old. 23-1 Zelfa Barrett is 27-years-old and hasn’t lost since 2018. The loss happened against tough Ronnie Clark. Zelfa takes this.

Matchroom Fight Free Pick: Zelfa Barrett

Felix Cash (-2000) Vs Jason Welborn (+1000)

There was a time when Jason Welborn was one of the most feared British boxers on the planet. At 24-8, Welborn can still fight. The problem? Jason’s last couple of opponents have beaten him via KO and TKO. Felix Cash is 12-0 with 8 knockouts. Felix should handle Welborn on August 14.

Matchroom Fight Free Pick: Felix Cash

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The great Vasiliy Lomachenko is in action this Saturday when he battles British fighter Luke Campbell in London. Lomachenko is a huge favorite. This is boxing, though, where almost anything can happen. Later on this Saturday, Erislandy Lara throws down against Ramon Alvarez. Check out analysis of Lomachenko-Campbell, Lara-Alvarez, and two other great boxing betting matchups on August 31!

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Saturday, August 31

Hughie Fury vs Alexander Povetkin

Where: London, UK
TV: ESPN+

23-2 with 13 knockouts, Hughie Fury is no joke of a fighter. For a 6’ 6” boxer, Fury’s got a fast, lengthy jab. He fights in the Tyson Fury style, utilizing his jab and movement to get his opponent off balance. Hughie’s 80-inch reach is no joke.

On Saturday, he fights one of the top heavyweights in the world in Alexander Povetkin. Povetkin has a great 34-2 record. Povetkin is a talented fighter. He should challenge Fury in this. In fact, most believe that Povetkin knocks out Hughie. However, Fury’s extra 5-inches in reach will take him to the victory.

Boxing Betting Pick: Hughie Fury

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Luke Campbell

What can anyone write or say about Vasiliy Lomachenko that hasn’t already been written or said? He’s considered the greatest boxer on the planet with a 13-1 and 10 knockout record. Why? His boxing skills are unparalleled. Nobody has the coordination with both their hands and feet like Vasiliy Lomachenko.

20-2 with 16 knockouts, Luke Campbell hopes to pull off the unthinkable. Campbell has won 3 fights since losing to Jorge Linares back in 2017. Has he learned enough to beat Lomachenko? No, he hasn’t. Look for a total bet and go under. That’s the play.

Boxing Betting Pick: Under the total

Sebastian Fundora vs Jamontay Clark

Where: Minneapolis, MN
TV: FOX / Fox Deportes

Jamontay Clark takes on Sebastian Fundora in the warmup to Lara vs. Alvarez. Clark, nicknamed “The Quiet Assassin”, bounced back from a loss to Jeison Rosario to beat Vernon Brown via unanimous decision this past March.

Sebastian Fundora is 13-0 with 9 knockouts. Fundora is 6’ 5” ½ with an 80” reach. Fundora is one of those Tommy Hearns super welterweights who uses leverage to land thunderous punches. He should beat Clark on Saturday.

Boxing Betting Pick: Sebastian Fundora

Erislandy Lara vs Ramon Alvarez

25-3-3 with 14 knockouts, Lara is one of the top boxers in the world. He faces a decent fighter in 28-7 Ramon Alvarez. However, Alvarez doesn’t have the boxing skills to stand to-to-toe with Lara.

Erislandy only has 14 knockouts. So once a total rounds is established, go over the total. Don’t try to make a case for Alvarez to upset Lara in this match.

Boxing Betting Pick: Over the total

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3 title fights take place this week. Over in Chelyabinsk, Russia, Sergey Kovalev throws down against Anthony Yarde. Then in Hermosillo, Mexico, Juan Francisco Estrada takes on Dewayne Beamon. In Edinburg, Texas, top fighter Brandon Figueroa battles Javier Nicholas Chacon. Check out the analysis and free picks for all 3 title fights along with an under card battle on the Fox Sports broadcast card in Edinburg!

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Saturday, August 24

Sergey Kovalev vs Anthony Yarde

Where: Chelyabinsk, Russia
TV: ESPN+

The one thing we can say about Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev is that he’s not afraid of anybody. The 33-3-1 fighter with 28 knockouts lost to Eleider Alvarez last August. This past February, Kovalev beat Alvarez via unanimous decision.

Anthony Yarde is undefeated at 18-0. Yarde’s a good fighter, but this is a major step up. He tends to keep his left down and use his physical size to overwhelm his opponents. Sergey won’t let that happen in this fight. He’ll side-step and blast Yarde with a 1-2, or with one of his patented short hooks.

Boxing Betting Pick: Sergey Kovalev

Juan Francisco Estrada vs Dewayne Beamon

Where: Hermosillo, Mexico
TV: DAZN

Juan Estrada has an excellent 39-3 record. 29 of his wins have ended in technical knockout or knockout. Flat out, Estrada’s a fighter. He never throws a punch without first setting his feet. He can go to the head and body equally well. He’s not afraid to mix it up.

Dewayne Beamon is 16-1-1. Beamon is a very good fighter. He’s patient and stays calm while picking his shots. Unfortunately, he’s never come close to battling a boxer with the ferociousness he’s going to see from Estrada on Saturday. JFE dominates from beginning to end. Don’t be surprised if he takes Beamon out before the eighth.

Boxing Betting Pick: Juan Francisco Estrada

Stephen Fulton Jr. vs Isaac Avelar

Where: Edinburg, TX
TV: FOX Sports

Before the main event on FOX Sports broadcast this Saturday, two 16-0 fighters take to the ring when Stephen Fulton Jr. battles Isaac Avelar in a 12-round junior featherweight bout. Fulton Jr. is a classic boxer. He uses his jab beautifully to not only set up bigger punches, but to also parry his opponents punches.

Avelar, nicknamed “Canelito”, will be tested here. Fulton Jr.’s jab should give Avelar some trouble. But, Isaac has a chance to stalk and land some big punches. He moves his body and counter punches well. He can hand Fulton Jr. his first professional loss.Boxing Betting Pick: Isaac Avelar

Brandon Figueroa vs Javier Nicholas Chacon

Undefeated Brandon Figueroa, 19-0 with 14 knockouts, likes to mix it up. What’s interesting is that Figueroa has a long reach, 72”, for a super bantamweight. A southpaw, Figueroa can stand back and use his jab. He’s got excellent torque, primarily because he’s so tall for the division, which allows him to land thundering, looping, punches.

Simply put? Figueroa can land while his opponents often can’t. Chacon is a 38-year-old pro who will have a tough time staying on his feet past Round 4. Take a shot on the total rounds or look for a prop where Figueroa knocks out Chacon early on in this fight.

Boxing Betting Pick: Brandon Figueroa

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ESPN has a great fight card on Saturday, August 17 in Los Angeles. Headlined by Emanuel Navarrete versus Francisco De Vaca, three other terrific matches take place: Chris Van Heerden-Aslanbek Kozaev, Arnold Barboza Jr.-Jorge Luis Rodriguez, and Jessie Magdaleno-Rafael Rivera. Check out the analysis and free picks for four of the top boxing betting matchups on this Saturday, August 17!

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Saturday, August 17

Chris Van Heerden vs Aslanbek Kozaev

Where: Los Angeles, CA
TV: ESPN

The South African fighter Van Heerden brings an impressive 27-2-1 record into his battle with Kozaev on August 17. Van Heerden has knocked out 12 of his opponents. He hasn’t lost since the great Errol Spence Jr. beat him back in 2015.

Kozaev has a 33-2-1 record. Only 8 of Aslanbek’s victories have come via knockout. This should be a great fight to start off the main card. Van Heerden gets the edge because he’s fought the better opponents. Heerden takes this via decision.

Boxing Betting Pick: Chris Van Heerden

Arnold Barboza Jr. vs Jorge Luis Rodriguez

At 21-0 with 8 knockouts, Arnold Barboza Jr. could take another step towards a title shot if he beats Jorge Luis Rodriguez on Saturday. Barboza Jr. has won 2 of his last 3 fights via KO and TKO.

Jorge Luis Rodriguez is 25-13-1. The 32-year-old Mexican fighter lost a unanimous decision to Antonio Orozco in his last battle in March. The only time he’s won in his last 6 fights is when he’s fought at the Arena El Jefe in Monterrey, Mexico. Barboza Jr. wins via knockout or technical knockout.

Boxing Betting Pick: Arnold Barboza Jr.

Jessie Magdaleno vs Rafael Rivera

Jessie Magdaleno has a nice 26-1-0 record. He’s knocked out 18 of his opponents. The loss happened to Isaac Dogboe, which means he’s kept excellent company.

Rafael Rivera, 27-3-2, has a nice record. Unfortunately, the 3 losses have happened in Rivera’s last 5 fights. He just hasn’t battled boxers on Magdaleno’s level. This shouldn’t go the distance.

Boxing Betting Pick: Jessie Magdeleno

Emanuel Navarrete vs Francisco De Vaca

27-1 Emanuel Navarrete might be one of the top all-around fighters in the world right now. He last fought Isaac Dogboe on May 11, beating that opponent via TKO. Navarrete is tall for a bantamweight at 5’7”. The champion has a 72” inch reach.

Francisco De Vaca only has a 65 ½” reach. De Vaca must find a way to get inside of Navarrete’s arms. If he can establish position there, he might be able to do some damage. Although De Vaca is a very good fighter, Navarrete’s reach advantage should be too much to overcome. The champ takes this.

Boxing Betting Pick: Emanuel Navarrete

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Although no championship fights are scheduled for this Saturday, August 10, 4 great boxing matches do take place. In Philadelphia, Jason Sosa battles Haskell Lydell Rhodes before Carl Frampton throws down against Emmanuel Dominguez. On the same night in Grand Prairie, Texas, Joshua Franco battles Oscar Negrete and Vergil Ortiz Jr. takes on Antonio Orozco. Check out the boxing betting analysis and picks for four of Saturday’s top matchups!

Top Boxing Betting Picks for the Week – August 5^th Edition

Saturday, August 10

Jason Sosa vs Haskell Lydell Rhodes

Where: Philadelphia, PA
TV: ESPN+

The 5’ 5” Sosa is 22-3-4 with 15 knockouts. He’s won two in a row and hasn’t lost since 2017. Haskell Lydell Rhodes is 27-3-1 with 13 knockouts. Rhodes is also 5’ 5”. In his last big fight, Omar Douglas beat him via unanimous decision. Rhodes got past the loss by beating Demetrius Wilson on September 29.

Sosa fought Vasily Lomachenko in 2017. He’s the more experienced fighter. Unless Rhodes shows Sosa something different then the way he’s fought before, Sosa should take this.

Boxing Betting Pick: Jason Sosa

Carl Frampton vs Emmanuel Dominguez

This will be Carl Frampton’s first fight since losing a unanimous decision to Josh Warrington this past December. Frampton has been one of the more consistent boxers in recent memory. He always fights hard. He’s also incredibly successful with a 26-2 record.

Dominguez has a 26-8-2 record. The 25-year-old has never fought anyone close to being on Carl Frampton’s level. Frampton should easily handle Dominguez on August 10.

Boxing Betting Pick: Carl Frampton

Joshua Franco vs Oscar Negrete

Where: Grant Prairie, TX
TV: DAZN

Franco and Negrete have battled twice before. On Oct. 4, 2018, they threw down at The Hangar in Costa Mesa, CA for the NABF Bantamweight Title. Then this past April 25, the two fought at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, CA.

That’s right. Joshua Franco and Oscar Negrete will throw down for the third time since early October. The two battled to a draw in the October fight. Franco won a split decision over Negrete in the April fight.

Franco should be the clear winner on Saturday. He’s had two fights to get to know Negrete. He beat him in one of the fights and drew in the other. He’ll make sure he’s the clear winner on August 10.

Boxing Betting Pick: Joshua Franco

Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Antonio Orozco

The main event should be dynamite. Ortiz Jr. is 13-0 with 13 knockouts. Antonio Orozco is 28-1 with 17 knockouts. Both are excellent fighters. Oritz Jr. has a 3-inch height advantage while Orozco has the experience.

Experience can trump physical advantages. That shouldn’t happen here, though. Ortiz Jr. is a patient fighter who won’t get goaded into a brawl. He’ll keep his distance until he’s ready to pressure Orozco.

Boxing Betting Pick: Vergil Ortiz Jr.