While there’s no shortage of boxing matches going down this Saturday night, the WBO World Super Featherweight title fight between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez has to take the cake as the most exciting clash scheduled for this weekend.
Not only is this an all Mexican affair, but it’s a contest between two men at the peak of their careers, with only one loss each and well over 60 professional wins between them. We don’t often get to see colossuses collide like this in boxing, so strap yourself in and get ready to enjoy the ride in Arizona this evening. With a world title on the line, plus plenty of pride and legacy up for grabs, this is going to be a riveting affair.
Bookmaker William Hill has all the latest odds for those who want to get amongst the betting action this weekend as we outline the best bets to make on Navarrete vs. Valdez ahead of the first round.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: August 12th, 12:00 P.M. (GMT)
Looking at the outright betting odds from bookmaker William Hill, these are nice and tight as one would expect. Oscar Valdez has his nose in front at 1.57, but only just as Emanuel Navarrete is right there with a payout of 2.37 to win as well.
For the most likely outcome of this bout, William Hill is paying a Valdez decision at 2.37 followed by Navarrete on points as well at 3.75. A knockout either way is neck and neck, with Valdez on 4.50 and Navarrete at 4.75. For those who can’t separate the two, a draw has a healthy return of 17.00.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: August 12th, 12:00 P.M. (GMT)
Both of these men are absolutely world class fighters, with world titles at multiple weight classes across their careers. Navarette is on an outrageous 32-fight winning streak, while Valdez’s only career loss came at the hands of the impressive Shakur Stevenson. Right now, Navarrete holds the belt, though that means little—this bout was originally scheduled to be a clash for the vacant title, but Valdez had to delay due to an injury.
We say the best bet here is picking a slight upset and wagering on the younger fighter in Navarrete. Bottom line, it feels like the 28-year-old has more to prove and will come out with a chip on his shoulder against his older compatriot. Navarrete has himself verbalised that a win here would be the cherry on the top of an already impressive career, and we say he’ll have the tools needed to make it happen. With an 82% knockout rate across his career, back Navarrete to win by knockout for a healthy 4.75 payout.
