Beibut Shumenov vs B.J. Flores Odds have Shumenov -600 with 60% Boxing Predictions on the betting favorite
Saturday, July 25th cruiserweight contenders Beibut Shumenov and B.J. Flores will fight for the interim W.B.A. title at 9 PM ET on NBC. Beibut Shumenov vs BJ Flores Odds have Shumenov as the -170 betting favorite with 60% of expert boxing predictions on Shumenov. Flores, 31-1, 21 KO’s, is riding a seven fight winning streak after suffering his first loss to contender Danny Green. Shumenov, 15-2, 10 KO’s, scored a knockout in his first fight at cruiserweight after losing his challenge for the light-heavyweight title to Bernard Hopkins. Which one of these musclebound 200 Lb. contenders can notch a career defining win on the Premier Boxing Champions network? Our expert boxing predictions panel broke down the fight from Las Vegas. Beibut Shumenov vs BJ Flores Odds have Flores +130 (Bet $100 to win $130) at BOVADA
Beibut Shumenov – Boxer: The 6’2″ Kazakhstan born fighter is a textbook boxer/puncher with big-time right hand power. The physically imposing Shumenov, 31, is fast, durable, sound technically and a good bodypuncher. The Vegas based fighter has excellent stamina, a solid chin and is very aggressive. Defensively, Shumenov tucks his chin tight and picks off punches well with his gloves but lacks head movement. At times Shumenov can get wild and is not much of a counterpuncher. Beibut Shumenov vs BJ Flores Odds have Shumenov -170 at BOVADA
B.J. Flores – Boxer: The 6’2″ Arizona based fighter is an intelligent boxer/puncher with good athleticism. Despite his bodybuilders physique, Flores is only an average puncher that relies more on speed, timing and conditioning. Flores is fundamentally sound defensively but is somewhat stiff without much head movement. Flores has shown a good chin throughout his career but Shumenov will be the hardest puncher he has faced. At 36-years old Flores could be a touch past his prime and is relatively untested despite being a 12-year pro.
ESPN2 News Expert Boxing Picks: Shumenov by decision 115-113
Beibut Shumenov vs B.J. Flores Tale-Of-The-Tape
Shumenov/Flores
Height/Reach: 7/7.5
Strength/Size: 8/8
Power: 7/7
Hand Speed/Accuracy: 6/6
Stamina: 8/7
Defense: 7/7
Chin: 8/7
Agility: 8/7
Jab: 7/7
Bodypunching: 7/6
Boxing Science: 6/6
Confidence/Focus: 8/7
Cuts/Injury/Age/Inactivity: Shumenov +0.5
Judges Scoring: Shumenov +1
Trainer: Flores +1
ESPN2 News Beibut Shumenov vs BJ Flores Odds: Shumenov -225
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