Two of the best flyweight boxers are set to lock horns at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday, December 16, as Jesse Rodriguez takes on Sunny Edwards. Both boxers boast incredible unbeaten streaks, with Edwards undefeated in 20 bouts and Rodriguez leaving the ring with a triumphant smile on 18 occasions. One of their rampages, however, will come to an end this weekend as the duo are slated to go head-to-head for flyweight supremacy.
The fight will be something of a foray into uncharted territory for Rodriguez as he will be stepping into the ring to defend his WBO belt for the first time. On the other hand, Edwards is no stranger to such circumstances as he has already successfully defended his IBF flyweight title four times. Who is the best bet in this potential fight of the year?
We break down all the latest odds from bookmaker William Hill as we outline the best bets to make on Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards this weekend.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: December 14th, 12:30 P.M. (GMT)
Rodriguez enters the flyweight unification fight with a significant lead in the outright betting odds at bookmaker William Hill. The American is at 1.44 to win the fight, while his opponent faces an uphill battle at 2.70. The likelihood of a draw is at 5.90.
Sunny Edwards has had a brilliant year by making the most out of his defensive abilities. He studies opponent’s diligently, and his analytical prowess gives him an edge in most of the fights. In this bout, however, bookies are picking that Rodriguez will have the edge, with odds of 1.80 for a decision victory to the champion, and 2.87 for Edwards.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: December 14th, 12:30 P.M. (GMT)
The Londoner in Edwards has never fought anyone like Rodriguez before. Rodriguez gets a seven-inch reach advantage in the fight, which will undoubtedly be a stern test of Edwards’ defensive prowess. Rodriguez’s impressive footwork will also trouble Edwards in the ring. We expect to see glimpses of Edwards’ brilliance, but in the end, Rodriguez’s power-hitting could draw the line between the two fighters.
We have doubts regarding Rodriguez’s capability, however, to deliver a forceful enough punch to secure a knockout against his British opponent. The odds for a Rodriguez knockout victory at 5.50 might be appealing but considering Edwards’ fantastic form, it appears to be a risk too significant to consider.
If you back an Edwards’ victory, we encourage betting on him winning the bout by decision or technical decision. He will try to avoid the barrage of attacks from Rodriguez’s end and attempt to wear him down over time. The odds for a Sunny Edwards decision or technical decision win stand at 2.87, presenting a potentially rewarding wager.
