Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[danherbias07]

Let's say Fulton spoils the chance and we have Inoue that just got defeated in his first fight at 122, (although I'm not hoping for that to happen) that is a much better way because Casimero's chances to face Inoue is likely to happen much sooner especially if Casimero will make another bout before this year ends so that his ranking will increase further until he will be inside the Top 3 to 5.

Other than that, Fulton have also said that he will leave the division regardless of the result and if it turns out that Inoue has been defeated. We might see Casimero and Inoue chasing for the belts that was vacated by Fulton as I know both of them is targeting those said belts in the first place.

That's what I see too if ever Naoya Inoue is defeated by Fulton. It increases the chances of Casimero finally having that bout against the boxer who he really wants to fight for a long time. Because if Inoue wins, he will pursue the other two belts which means it will be Marlon Tapales who will be next instead of Casimero and I doubt the camp of Tapales could easily avoid that especially if they also have a chance to unite all 4 titles in the process.
If Inoue wins again, he might go up another weight class so he should be defeated.

Regarding ranks, I think Casimero is also in the high spot in WBO now after defeating Fillipus Nghitumbwa for the Global Super Bantam Title. The chances they will meet are getting thicker after winning 9 consecutive bouts. Maybe one more win for Casimero and they can start making a trend about their fight.

[Yaunfitda]

Let's say Fulton spoils the chance and we have Inoue that just got defeated in his first fight at 122, (although I'm not hoping for that to happen) that is a much better way because Casimero's chances to face Inoue is likely to happen much sooner especially if Casimero will make another bout before this year ends so that his ranking will increase further until he will be inside the Top 3 to 5.

Other than that, Fulton have also said that he will leave the division regardless of the result and if it turns out that Inoue has been defeated. We might see Casimero and Inoue chasing for the belts that was vacated by Fulton as I know both of them is targeting those said belts in the first place.

That's what I see too if ever Naoya Inoue is defeated by Fulton. It increases the chances of Casimero finally having that bout against the boxer who he really wants to fight for a long time. Because if Inoue wins, he will pursue the other two belts which means it will be Marlon Tapales who will be next instead of Casimero and I doubt the camp of Tapales could easily avoid that especially if they also have a chance to unite all 4 titles in the process.
If Inoue wins again, he might go up another weight class so he should be defeated.

Not only that, it will be the biggest purse of Tapales for sure and it will also be a privilege to fight one of the best and to pound for pound. Just watching how Inoue dismantle Emmanuel Rodriguez in two rounds, reminds me of Manny Pacquiao knocking out Eric Morales and saying no mas.

Regarding ranks, I think Casimero is also in the high spot in WBO now after defeating Fillipus Nghitumbwa for the Global Super Bantam Title. The chances they will meet are getting thicker after winning 9 consecutive bouts. Maybe one more win for Casimero and they can start making a trend about their fight.

He is really being held highly by the WBO. Casimero is their former champion in 118 lbs and actually he didn't lost the belt in a fight. It's that he can't make the weight anymore. He needed another good dancing partner to bring the best out of Casimero.

[YuginKadoya]

Casimero has to stay active if it wants to get a title shot next year. He is not getting younger as well so he better stay focused on the remaining years of his career. There are only 2 champions in the division which make it more difficult for Casimero to get a title shot. Both champions are also keen on unifying each other. The IBF is expected to issue a mandatory probably next year and hopefully, the WBC won't make their own mandatory so Casimero still has time to become a mandatory, probably by the WBO.  

Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn the former promoter of Devin Haney might make a move to take him back to DAZN mentioning the names of 140 WBC champion Regis Prograis and GBP's Ryan Garcia as potential opponents inside the network. Jack Catterall is also another fighter Matchroom signed and will surely be in the mix.

4 title fights this weekend:
Matchroom/DAZN- Featherweight champ, Mauricio Lara (26-2-19 KOs) will defend his WBA belt against Leigh Wood (26-3-16 KOs) in a rematch.
Boxxer/Sky Sports(UK)- WBO cruiser champion Lawrence Okolie (19-0-14 KOs) defends his belt against Chris Billam-Smith (17-1-12 KOs).
Top Rank-Queensberry/ESPN-BT Sport(UK)- Luis Alberto Lopez's (27-2-15 KOs) first defense of his IBF belt against Michael Conlan (18-1-9 KOs).
Golden Boy Promotions/DAZN- Minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem's(20-2-12 KOs) first defense of his WBO belt against Oscar Collazo (6-0-4 KOs).

Yup! He needs to be active for sure if he wants to catch up and get the full PPV when the time his fight with Naoya it will be a grand fight for sure, I want to see him fight certain boxers that could give him the edge and experience he needed not just picked fight, I really think they thought that Fillipus Nghitumbwa will be a walk in the park fight but surely it is proven that Fillipus Nghitumbwa is durable but Casimero has the edge on the speed that is why he got so many punches on Fillipus Nghitumbwa, for me there is no more making excuses for Casimero he needs to focus on the fight ahead and never underestimate his opponent I want to see him fight a boxer with a belt in that division before he fights Naoya Inoue, that will be a sure loaded fight for him, I am sure to be rooting for that fight but for now it is too early I don't really want what I see when he fights Fillipus Nghitumbwa, for me he needs to train more,

Whenever in Fútbol or boxing, even in any other sport, as I have said before, what he has to put in is a lot of brains, but here things can change when he not only puts in muscle and technique, the strategies in any sport are what will make us better than others, and intelligence will always be the prototype that will distinguish us all, as far as I am concerned, at least in boxing I like it better when a fight is not focused technically, because it seems boring, so don't take away the emotion from this.

Well for me I like it more technically just like playing chess if you don't put any strategy and all you do it just attack without even planning any defense and counter there is no point in getting in a brawl when I was starting in analyzing boxers I really thought that it is just brawling, speed and power nothing more, the sure essential need of a boxer training those muscles and planning those movements and surely analyzing the opponent as well so he knows when and where to counter for me boxing is also like chess it surely needs technical analysis on it,

[Sanitough]

Let's say Fulton spoils the chance and we have Inoue that just got defeated in his first fight at 122, (although I'm not hoping for that to happen) that is a much better way because Casimero's chances to face Inoue is likely to happen much sooner especially if Casimero will make another bout before this year ends so that his ranking will increase further until he will be inside the Top 3 to 5.

Other than that, Fulton have also said that he will leave the division regardless of the result and if it turns out that Inoue has been defeated. We might see Casimero and Inoue chasing for the belts that was vacated by Fulton as I know both of them is targeting those said belts in the first place.

That's what I see too if ever Naoya Inoue is defeated by Fulton. It increases the chances of Casimero finally having that bout against the boxer who he really wants to fight for a long time. Because if Inoue wins, he will pursue the other two belts which means it will be Marlon Tapales who will be next instead of Casimero and I doubt the camp of Tapales could easily avoid that especially if they also have a chance to unite all 4 titles in the process.
If Inoue wins again, he might go up another weight class so he should be defeated.

That would be an early present for the people if it will be rumored that John Riel Casimero and Naoya Inoue is up next, considering that Inoue have lost his first title chase at 122. But if Inoue will succeed, Tapales will surely accept the challenge of unifying the belts as aside from it is what they wanted in the first place, it's already a win-win for Tapales regardless of the result as he could be looking at the biggest paycheck in his whole career.

Regarding ranks, I think Casimero is also in the high spot in WBO now after defeating Fillipus Nghitumbwa for the Global Super Bantam Title. The chances they will meet are getting thicker after winning 9 consecutive bouts. Maybe one more win for Casimero and they can start making a trend about their fight.

As per Boxing Scene, Casimero holds the 5th position in the rankings of WBO while 8th position in WBC. I don't know if this is already updated or what but Casimero is already moving towards the top.
As per The Ring, Casimero and Inoue is not yet in the Top 10 spot at 122.


Links for reference:
https://www.ringtv.com/ratings/?weightclass=284
https://www.boxingscene.com/rankings

Please feel free to quote below if there is a much better link when it comes to seeing the rankings per weight class.

[BitcoinPanther]

Whenever in Fútbol or boxing, even in any other sport, as I have said before, what he has to put in is a lot of brains, but here things can change when he not only puts in muscle and technique, the strategies in any sport are what will make us better than others, and intelligence will always be the prototype that will distinguish us all, as far as I am concerned, at least in boxing I like it better when a fight is not focused technically, because it seems boring, so don't take away the emotion from this.

I disagree, technical fighters are great to watch as long as they are not a match between two technical defensive boxer (this match will make its viewer fell asleep lol).  There are technical offensive boxer like Lomachenco and Pacquiao where they can adjust their boxing style according to the strategy of their opponent.   It is better to watch two technical aggressive boxer than just two aggressive boxer where two aggressive boxer often ends up like  street brawl.

[Oasisman]

Whenever in Fútbol or boxing, even in any other sport, as I have said before, what he has to put in is a lot of brains, but here things can change when he not only puts in muscle and technique, the strategies in any sport are what will make us better than others, and intelligence will always be the prototype that will distinguish us all, as far as I am concerned, at least in boxing I like it better when a fight is not focused technically, because it seems boring, so don't take away the emotion from this.

I disagree, technical fighters are great to watch as long as they are not a match between two technical defensive boxer (this match will make its viewer fell asleep lol).  There are technical offensive boxer like Lomachenco and Pacquiao where they can adjust their boxing style according to the strategy of their opponent.   It is better to watch two technical aggressive boxer than just two aggressive boxer where two aggressive boxer often ends up like  street brawl.

Well, sometimes haymakers are fun to watch too, the likes of Isaac Cruz who's very aggressive but at the same time doesn't let his guard down. That fight against Tank was a close one. Anyway, defensive boxers like Mayweather are undeniably boring to watch, but boxing enthusiast sees it as thing of beauty.  However, that style of boxing is not going to attract more fans, because we all want to see a fighter who is technically skilled to KO any opponent. That is how Loma, Pacquiao, and Inoue got their fans.

[Fredomago]

Let's say Fulton spoils the chance and we have Inoue that just got defeated in his first fight at 122, (although I'm not hoping for that to happen) that is a much better way because Casimero's chances to face Inoue is likely to happen much sooner especially if Casimero will make another bout before this year ends so that his ranking will increase further until he will be inside the Top 3 to 5.

Other than that, Fulton have also said that he will leave the division regardless of the result and if it turns out that Inoue has been defeated. We might see Casimero and Inoue chasing for the belts that was vacated by Fulton as I know both of them is targeting those said belts in the first place.

That's what I see too if ever Naoya Inoue is defeated by Fulton. It increases the chances of Casimero finally having that bout against the boxer who he really wants to fight for a long time. Because if Inoue wins, he will pursue the other two belts which means it will be Marlon Tapales who will be next instead of Casimero and I doubt the camp of Tapales could easily avoid that especially if they also have a chance to unite all 4 titles in the process.
If Inoue wins again, he might go up another weight class so he should be defeated.

Regarding ranks, I think Casimero is also in the high spot in WBO now after defeating Fillipus Nghitumbwa for the Global Super Bantam Title. The chances they will meet are getting thicker after winning 9 consecutive bouts. Maybe one more win for Casimero and they can start making a trend about their fight.

And with the pressure from the fans maybe it will also bring both camps into the table, I mean boxing is a business for sure both sides wants not just the hypes for their career but more so with the money that they'll going to earn if ever the fight will take place, I see your point and I agree with you, if Inoue lose against Fulton and he decide to stay the chance to fight Casimero might happen, if both fighters are really aiming to meet each other inside the ring, that scenario will bring them closer to each other.

[Kemarit]

Whenever in Fútbol or boxing, even in any other sport, as I have said before, what he has to put in is a lot of brains, but here things can change when he not only puts in muscle and technique, the strategies in any sport are what will make us better than others, and intelligence will always be the prototype that will distinguish us all, as far as I am concerned, at least in boxing I like it better when a fight is not focused technically, because it seems boring, so don't take away the emotion from this.

I disagree, technical fighters are great to watch as long as they are not a match between two technical defensive boxer (this match will make its viewer fell asleep lol).  There are technical offensive boxer like Lomachenco and Pacquiao where they can adjust their boxing style according to the strategy of their opponent.   It is better to watch two technical aggressive boxer than just two aggressive boxer where two aggressive boxer often ends up like  street brawl.

Yeah, that's why many fans around the world really love Manny Pacquiao because of his aggressive style, and during his prime he is one of the best. As compare to Floyd though who is more technical and defensive fighter and there is a love-hate relationship between him and the fans alike.

Lara vs Wood had their final press conference and weigh-in. This should be a banger fight. Leigh Wood though, the underdog at 3:1.

While Jack Catterall is huge favorite against Darragh Foley, this might not go to distance.

[danherbias07]

Not only that, it will be the biggest purse of Tapales for sure and it will also be a privilege to fight one of the best and to pound for pound. Just watching how Inoue dismantle Emmanuel Rodriguez in two rounds, reminds me of Manny Pacquiao knocking out Eric Morales and saying no mas.

Yeah, it might be. Inoue fights are a must-watch boxing bout and many people will probably hype it on social media. Tapales camp will probably accept it even if they knew they will be the heavy underdogs in this match. The money they will claim will still be worth it and if they ever win it, that will be a bigger accomplishment for both Tapales' career and for his country Philippines.

Regarding ranks, I think Casimero is also in the high spot in WBO now after defeating Fillipus Nghitumbwa for the Global Super Bantam Title. The chances they will meet are getting thicker after winning 9 consecutive bouts. Maybe one more win for Casimero and they can start making a trend about their fight.

He is really being held highly by the WBO. Casimero is their former champion in 118 lbs and actually he didn't lost the belt in a fight. It's that he can't make the weight anymore. He needed another good dancing partner to bring the best out of Casimero.

If I am right, he is now ranked number 5 in WBO which means he is near having that chance for a title fight. One more good fight to show how mighty he is and I am sure he will be given a chance to either fight Inoue or if I were him I would focus on getting that title first so that he will have the respect back and the entitlement to pick who will he fight himself.

[Yamifoud]

If I am right, he is now ranked number 5 in WBO which means he is near having that chance for a title fight. One more good fight to show how mighty he is and I am sure he will be given a chance to either fight Inoue or if I were him I would focus on getting that title first so that he will have the respect back and the entitlement to pick who will he fight himself.

Yes, he is rank number 5 in WBO and rank number 6 in WBC according to https://www.boxingscene.com/rankings

He still has a long way to go and needs to have more fights before reaching the number one rank among the challengers. However, if Inoue wins, we might see an Inoue vs. Casimero matchup if Inoue decides to stay in the Super Bantamweight division for a while. Let's just hope he doesn't move up right away.

[Yaunfitda]

Not only that, it will be the biggest purse of Tapales for sure and it will also be a privilege to fight one of the best and to pound for pound. Just watching how Inoue dismantle Emmanuel Rodriguez in two rounds, reminds me of Manny Pacquiao knocking out Eric Morales and saying no mas.

Yeah, it might be. Inoue fights are a must-watch boxing bout and many people will probably hype it on social media. Tapales camp will probably accept it even if they knew they will be the heavy underdogs in this match. The money they will claim will still be worth it and if they ever win it, that will be a bigger accomplishment for both Tapales' career and for his country Philippines.

Yes and you can hear the tug when Inoue throws his punch, power, both hands, and it's really scary. And again going back to the Emmanuel Rodriguez fight, you can see Rodriguez face with blood and he doesn't want it anymore.

Regarding ranks, I think Casimero is also in the high spot in WBO now after defeating Fillipus Nghitumbwa for the Global Super Bantam Title. The chances they will meet are getting thicker after winning 9 consecutive bouts. Maybe one more win for Casimero and they can start making a trend about their fight.

He is really being held highly by the WBO. Casimero is their former champion in 118 lbs and actually he didn't lost the belt in a fight. It's that he can't make the weight anymore. He needed another good dancing partner to bring the best out of Casimero.

If I am right, he is now ranked number 5 in WBO which means he is near having that chance for a title fight. One more good fight to show how mighty he is and I am sure he will be given a chance to either fight Inoue or if I were him I would focus on getting that title first so that he will have the respect back and the entitlement to pick who will he fight himself.

Good as he climb up to the ladder and becoming the number 5, just a matter of time for him to fight another rank boxer in the top. And for sure there will be hype on Inoue, so he will be back on the limelight at 122 lbs. Now just forget about Inoue for a while, he just need to get busy focus on his comeback trail and maybe if the time is right, then we will see him and Inoue fighting for the belt at super bantamweight.

[Botnake]

Good as he climb up to the ladder and becoming the number 5, just a matter of time for him to fight another rank boxer in the top. And for sure there will be hype on Inoue, so he will be back on the limelight at 122 lbs. Now just forget about Inoue for a while, he just need to get busy focus on his comeback trail and maybe if the time is right, then we will see him and Inoue fighting for the belt at super bantamweight.

Inoue is currently the number one challenger and will soon face the champion. Once Inoue succeeds, I'm confident that Casimero will strive to be more active and take on more fights to climb up the rankings.

Casimero has been chasing Inoue in the Bantamweight division, but unfortunately, he hasn't been given the opportunity to fight the beast. In the current division, I hope the highly anticipated fight between Inoue and Casimero finally happens, putting an end to the speculation and proving once and for all who the better fighter is and whether Casimero can defeat Inoue, thus dispelling any notion that Inoue is evading him.

[bisdak40]

This is for Filipino boxing fans in this forum.

Tomorrow, PH time, Melvin Jerusalem will make his first WBO minimumweight title against Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo.

What makes this fight interesting is that Jerusalem is placed as the underdog against Collazo, who by the way has only six fights as a pro boxer. On the interview, Jerusalem said that he is motivated by the underdog tag and I'll bite that  , so I'm placing a bet for him ML @3.51. Hope he will retain the crown and continue the streak of upsets done by Filipino boxers.

[YuginKadoya]

This is for Filipino boxing fans in this forum.

Tomorrow, PH time, Melvin Jerusalem will make his first WBO minimumweight title against Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo.

What makes this fight interesting is that Jerusalem is placed as the underdog against Collazo, who by the way has only six fights as a pro boxer. On the interview, Jerusalem said that he is motivated by the underdog tag and I'll bite that  , so I'm placing a bet for him ML @3.51. Hope he will retain the crown and continue the streak of upsets done by Filipino boxers.

I would likely don't want to underestimate Oscar Collazo he is undefeated and he defeated Victorio Saludar via decision but it is because Saludar is refusing to be knockdown The fighting spirit was there for Saludar but Collazo is just good and has high power with his body punches for sure even though Jerusalem has many wins he can not take lightly Collazo I think the odds is a good thing Melvin Jerusalem can use this as a trigger angering himself to win this fight, I think the key thing that Melvin Jerusalem needed here to win is his gas should be fully prepared in this counter punch is  a must Collazo's body shot can be punishing, but if Jerusalem has more activity inside the ring he can likely win this via decision, let's be realistic if Collazo didn't fall via KO then decision win is really OK, now here are their fight event in Tapology


Rocha vs. Young

Date and Time:  05.27.2023 at 09:00 PM ET
Promotion: Golden Boy Promotions
Venue: Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino
Location: Indio, California



MAIN EVENT
Alexis Rocha VS Anthony Young

MAIN CARD
Melvin Jerusalem VS Oscar Collazo
Oscar Duarte VS D'Angelo Keyes
John Ramirez VS Fernando Diaz
Johnny Canas VS Jose Alvarado

PRELIMINARY CARD
Eric Priest VS Ricardo Villalba
Leonardo Sanchez VS Uhlices Avelino-Reyes

All information was from TAPOLOGY

[Dave1]

This is for Filipino boxing fans in this forum.

Tomorrow, PH time, Melvin Jerusalem will make his first WBO minimumweight title against Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo.

What makes this fight interesting is that Jerusalem is placed as the underdog against Collazo, who by the way has only six fights as a pro boxer. On the interview, Jerusalem said that he is motivated by the underdog tag and I'll bite that  , so I'm placing a bet for him ML @3.51. Hope he will retain the crown and continue the streak of upsets done by Filipino boxers.

Thanks, I search for the fight and yeah, it's interesting that Jerusalem is the underdog as a champion. And then both make weight. And Melvin said that he is fighting because he wanted to give his family a good life, sound interesting? Like Manny Pacquiao.

Hopefully as you have said, he will win this one so that he will remain as one of two? if I'm not mistaken as Filipino champion.

The other own is Marlon Tapales if I'm not mistaken.

[jakelyson]

No one expect that Nghitumbwa is one tough opponent.  Casimero did his best and even KD his opponent, it is that his opponent can receive his punches well.  Not because the opponent is unknown it will be easier for the known one to beat him.  Remember Manny Pacquiao is also unknown when he fight and beat Ledwaba.  I think Casimero is lucky because he intimidated his opponent early in the match giving him the chance to dictate the match.

When it comes to fighting against Inoue, I think Casimero is ready to fight Inoue way back 2 years ago.

Casimero didn't really expect it aswell, Fillipus Nghitumbwa surely is durable and has a chin for surely if Naoya Inoue would fight him body short might have some effect on him, but I really doubted it, but yeah many are really expecting a John Riel Casimero VS Naoya Inoue fight and many are really anticipating this fight, but I think Casimero will need to take out 1 of the targeted belt of Naoya so he would likely become the target so Naoya can not evade fighting him,

This is for Filipino boxing fans in this forum.

Tomorrow, PH time, Melvin Jerusalem will make his first WBO minimumweight title against Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo.

What makes this fight interesting is that Jerusalem is placed as the underdog against Collazo, who by the way has only six fights as a pro boxer. On the interview, Jerusalem said that he is motivated by the underdog tag and I'll bite that  , so I'm placing a bet for him ML @3.51. Hope he will retain the crown and continue the streak of upsets done by Filipino boxers.

Likely I will surely search for a site where I can watch this fight but maybe it will be on mainstream media for a good view of the fight, but anyway I think Oscar Collazo can not be taken lightly by Jerusalem even though Melvin Jerusalem is the champion this could surely be out of hand of Jerusalem if hye underestimated Collazo, but I think if Jerusalem can for us the fight which is a good quality for Filipino boxers he can definitely win this fight,

Thanks, I search for the fight and yeah, it's interesting that Jerusalem is the underdog as a champion. And then both make weight. And Melvin said that he is fighting because he wanted to give his family a good life, sound interesting? Like Manny Pacquiao.

Hopefully as you have said, he will win this one so that he will remain as one of two? if I'm not mistaken as Filipino champion.

The other own is Marlon Tapales if I'm not mistaken.

The sad truth for Melvin Jerusalem to become the underdog in this fight even though he is the champion and he likely has 20 fights, the bookies are likely underestimating Jerusalem so much, and they already made a thing that Oscar Collazo has already won and congratulated him already, this surely boils Melvin Jerusalems anger to the point he will likely show his everything towards the fight,

[Kemarit]

This is for Filipino boxing fans in this forum.

Tomorrow, PH time, Melvin Jerusalem will make his first WBO minimumweight title against Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo.

What makes this fight interesting is that Jerusalem is placed as the underdog against Collazo, who by the way has only six fights as a pro boxer. On the interview, Jerusalem said that he is motivated by the underdog tag and I'll bite that  , so I'm placing a bet for him ML @3.51. Hope he will retain the crown and continue the streak of upsets done by Filipino boxers.

Weird, as a champion Jerusalem is the underdog here? I haven't check on Oscar Collazo record though but it doesn't make sense for a champion to be treated  by sports bookies as the underdog.

Nevertheless, it could be good though for us who are looking to support the underdog here.

And that ML, very attractive and hopefully Melvin again prove his detractors wrong but winning this first fight as a champion.

[BitcoinPanther]

The sad truth for Melvin Jerusalem to become the underdog in this fight even though he is the champion and he likely has 20 fights, the bookies are likely underestimating Jerusalem so much, and they already made a thing that Oscar Collazo has already won and congratulated him already, this surely boils Melvin Jerusalems anger to the point he will likely show his everything towards the fight,

It is very interesting why Melvin Jerusalem is tagged as the underdog when

1.  He is the champion
2.  He has more fight
3.  He has more KO victory
4.  They have almost the same KO percentage
5.  Jerusalem losses were not a knock-out but a decision.
6.  Both is on their prime

I don't understand on what ground they label Jerusalem as the underdog.  This would be a treat from the book maker since I believe there is a higher chance for Jerusalem to win this fight than Collazo since The champion has way more experience than Collazo.

[Japinat]

This is for Filipino boxing fans in this forum.

Tomorrow, PH time, Melvin Jerusalem will make his first WBO minimumweight title against Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo.

What makes this fight interesting is that Jerusalem is placed as the underdog against Collazo, who by the way has only six fights as a pro boxer. On the interview, Jerusalem said that he is motivated by the underdog tag and I'll bite that  , so I'm placing a bet for him ML @3.51. Hope he will retain the crown and continue the streak of upsets done by Filipino boxers.

Weird, as a champion Jerusalem is the underdog here? I haven't check on Oscar Collazo record though but it doesn't make sense for a champion to be treated  by sports bookies as the underdog.

Nevertheless, it could be good though for us who are looking to support the underdog here.

And that ML, very attractive and hopefully Melvin again prove his detractors wrong but winning this first fight as a champion.

It's kind of make it confusing why Oscar Collazo has been the favorite while the Filipino champion has been tagged as the underdog, I looked it up and searched the record of this challenger and thought that maybe because of his KO rate of 66.67% while the champion have a much lower percentage with only 54.55% but still, it doesn't make sense at all. Well, maybe he's just overrated because of some reasons that we might not know but I pretty much doubt his existence to finish the Filipino's reign.

[freedomgo]

The sad truth for Melvin Jerusalem to become the underdog in this fight even though he is the champion and he likely has 20 fights, the bookies are likely underestimating Jerusalem so much, and they already made a thing that Oscar Collazo has already won and congratulated him already, this surely boils Melvin Jerusalems anger to the point he will likely show his everything towards the fight,

It is very interesting why Melvin Jerusalem is tagged as the underdog when

1.  He is the champion
2.  He has more fight
3.  He has more KO victory
4.  They have almost the same KO percentage
5.  Jerusalem losses were not a knock-out but a decision.
6.  Both is on their prime

I don't understand on what ground they label Jerusalem as the underdog.  This would be a treat from the book maker since I believe there is a higher chance for Jerusalem to win this fight than Collazo since The champion has way more experience than Collazo.

Same here, I already thought about it a couple of times already and tried to find what ground did these sports bookies see or figure to make Melvin Jerusalem's challenger, Oscar Collazo, as the favorite in this bout when almost all of the possible reasons how to figure out which is favorite is pointing towards the current champion, Jerusalem.

Seems to be interesting enough to see why but I doubt that this newbie can make a difference against a much more experienced boxer in the field. Although, there is a chance for him to win, of course, but that same chances are probably much lesser than slim. No offense.