Atlantic City can expect some fireworks this Saturday as Interim Champion Jaron Ennis faces challenger Roiman Villa. The two welterweights clash for the Interim IBF title as well as staking their claim as one of the top contenders for the division’s higher honours.
Ennis is undefeated in his professional career while Villa only has one loss. Both fighters, however, have shown incredible power in their careers as Ennis has 27 knockouts in 31 fights and Villa has 24 KOs in 27 bouts. Ennis, from Philadelphia, is one of the top young stars in the sport. Villa, from Columbia, is on a seven-win streak and has defeated multiple undefeated prospects in the division. Who will come out on top in this blockbusting welterweight encounter?
We answer this question and more by looking at the latest odds from bookmaker William Hill and see where the best bets are this weekend.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 7th, 1:30 P.M. (GMT)
Despite their similar records, Ennis is the overwhelming favourite to win this bout outright. With odds at 1.10 to win the fight, Ennis has a severe advantage over Villa, who pays a long 7.00 for victory on Saturday night.
Bookmaker William Hill sees this fight likely ending in a Jaron Ennis knockout with odds of 1.25. The second most likely outcome is also in favour of Jaron Ennis with a win by way of decision paying 6.50. Villa winning by knockout and a draw are both even at odds of 15.00.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 7th, 1:30 P.M. (GMT)
As the bookies’ odds indicate, this fight is one-sided in Ennis’ favour. However, Villa is used to being the underdog across his career and possesses strong knockout capabilities as shown by his 92% KO rate. Either way, the fight should entertain. In terms of Villa’s style, Ennis is confident, declaring in his pre-fight comments that the Colombian’s approach is tailor-made for his own style. Even Villa’s best strategy should fall right into Ennis’ counter-attacking strengths.
As far as betting is concerned on Saturday, Ennis by knockout is the conservative bet to make at 1.25. Bettors could net a higher return betting on the fight going the distance in favor of Ennis. However, he has only had one professional fight last more than seven rounds, in his last fight against Karen Chukhadzhian. This may be the best bet as far as risk-return. If you’re a risk taker, you could bet on the plucky underdog Villa to KO at 15.00, who has a history of upsetting young, undefeated boxers.
