Bermane Stiverne vs Derric Rossy Odds have Stiverne -2500 with 60% Boxing Predictions on Rossy +1400

Expert Sports Picks: Saturday night #6 ranked heavyweight contender Bermane Stiverne will get back in the ring against veteran Derric Rossy in a 10-rounder from Las Vegas. Bermane Stiverne vs Derric Rossy Odds have the contender Stiverne as a -2500 favorite with 60% of Boxing Predictions on the underdog Rossy. In his last fight Stiverne, 24-2, 21 KO’s, was disappointing in his bid for the W.B.C. title against Deontay Wilder in January.  Rossy, 30-10, 14 KO’s, is 2-3 in his last 5 bouts against tough competition and needs a win to resurect his career. Can Rossy pull of the upset against the big punching Stiverne? ESPN2 News handicapper give away our expert boxing picks. Bermane Stiverne vs Derric Rossy Odds have Rossy as a +1400 moneyline underdog (Bet $100 to win $1400) at Bovada Sportsbook

Derric Rossy – Boxer: The 6’3″ 235 Lb. former Boston College football player is a good athlete with bulk and strength. Rossy, 35, isn’t a big puncher but he has enough thump to get respect. Rossy is a cerebral boxer that likes to use his jab and footwork to create angles. Rossy is tough and tenacious and understands how to carry out a gameplan. Rossy is a slick boxer that is difficult to catch clean when he stays off the ropes. On the downside, Rossy has learned on the job with a limited amateur background.  Rossy has so-so ring vision and can be caught with bombs when opponents let their hands go. Rossy has never beaten anyone above the B-level without a signature win on his ledger. Bermane Stiverne vs Derric Rossy Odds have Stiverne as a -2500 betting favorite (Bet $2500 to win $100) at Bovada Sportsbook

Bermane Stiverne – Boxer: The bulky 6’2″ “B-Ware” is a huge puncher that throws punches with bad intentions. Stiverne, 37, flicks a nice his jab off his hip to set up combinations to the head and body. Stiverne is ESPN2 News #14 ranked pound-4-pound puncher. For a 240 lb. heavyweight Bermane has above-average hand speed and punches well to the body with both hands. Stiverne has some nastiness and is strong finisher when he has his man hurt. On the downside, Stiverne is overly patient at times, has below-average footspeed and suspect stamina. The tough Hatian, Stiverne has a good chin but has been on the deck before and has a small hole in his defense for straight-right hands.

ESPN2 News Bottom Line: Rossy’s a sleeper that has improved steadily. Stiverne’s lack of footspeed will allow Rossy to steal rounds and make things interesting. Bet the Italian from Boston to extend Stiverne the full 10-rounds.

ESPN2 News Boxing Predictions: Stiverne 98-92 decision

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