While this weekend in boxing may not have quite the same star power as the recent Fury vs. Ngannou fight in Riyadh, there are still several exciting bouts going down. The first of these takes place in Monte Carlo, Monaco, with Joe Cordina and Edward Vazquez squaring off for the IBF Super-Featherweight World Title on Saturday evening.
Cordina steps into the ring as the defending champion, boasting a healthy 16-0-0 record across his professional career. His opponent is no mug however, with Vazquez sitting on a similar 15-1-0 record to date. The oddsmakers have their thoughts about how this clash is going to unfold, but will this title fight be so straight forward this evening?
We break down all the latest betting odds from bookmaker bet365 and outline the best bets to make on Cordina vs. Vazquez tonight.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 4th, 7:00 A.M. (GMT)
Looking at the outright betting odds from bookmaker bet365, Joe Cordina is a massive favourite to win this fight. With odds of just 1.083 to win, the champion has more than a calculated 90% chance of retaining his belt. Vazquez, on the other hand, returns a high 8.00, making him a genuine underdog in Monaco.
In terms of the exact way the bookies are expecting this title fight to unfold, Cordina winning by decision is the preferred option at 1.95. However, the Welshman winning by knockout is right there in the odds as well, with a return of 2.10. For Vazquez, his best shot is winning on the judges’ cards, but even this is a long shot at 12.00. The American winning by knockout is seen as highly unlikely, with a payout of 23.00—the same as a draw.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 4th, 7:00 A.M. (GMT)
Is there any value to be had betting on this fight considering the low odds for likely winner Cordina? Yes—we say the savvy bettor can still turn a handy profit here. The way to go on this bout is wagering that Vazquez will put in a strong shift, while Cordina, fighting outside of the United Kingdom for just the second time in his career, will be a little star-struck by the affair.
Expect Cordina to have too much for Vazquez and ultimately come out on top. It would be no surprise if this one goes to the judges’ cards and the champion retains his belt on points. Cordina’s last fight unfolded in this manner, as did his only previous bout in Monte Carlo. Combine this with his reach advantage, which means easy points for the pickings, and a Cordina decision at 1.95 is the best bet here.
