Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Andrzej Fonfara Odds have Chavez Jr. -330 with 70% Boxing Predictions on Chavez Jr.
Saturday night Mexican boxing icon Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will make his invasion into the light-heavyweight division when he faces contender Andrzej Fonfara at 10 PM ET on Showtime Boxing. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Andrzej Fonfara Odds have Chavez as a -330 betting favorite with 70% of boxing predictions on Fonfara. Chavez Jr., 48-1-1, 32 KO’s, is coming off a 13-month layoff after winning 12-round decision in a rematch against slugger Brian Vera. Fonfara, 26-3, 15 KO’s, is coming off a 6-month layoff after winning a 10-round decision against fringe French contender Doudou Ngumbu. Who will capture the vacant W.B.C. International Title in this main event from the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California? Our expert boxing picks handicappers broke down the betting odds. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Andrzej Fonfara Odds have Fonfara as a +270 underdog (Bet $100 to win $220) at SPORTSBOOK.ag
Expert Boxing Picks Analysis: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 29, usually has a blown up betting price due to his immense popularity but a surprising amount of action has come in on the underdog from Poland. Fonfara, 27, dropped W.B.C. champion Adonis Stevenson in his bid for the W.B.C. title and has gotten the wiseguys respect. The broad shouldered 6’2″ 1/2″ contender Fonfara is a gritty boxer/puncher with a long jab, good power and strong conditioning. Fonfara’s betting backers know that he is a live underdog with Chavez Jr. coming off a long layoff. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Andrzej Fonfara Odds Over/Under is at 11.5 Rounds
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ESPN2 News Bottom Line: Fonfara is a “live” underdog but ESPN2 News #29 ranked pound-4-pound Chavez is a class above the hard-punching Pole. Chavez Jr. is a brutal body puncher with a relentless attack and dogged determination. The kid of legendary Hall-Of-Famer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. has a solid chin, left hook power and good size. Fonfara’s lack of head movement will help Chavez build points with his blistering offensive salvos. Bet the more experienced Chavez to win a close decision in the 115-113 to 114-114 zone.
Expert Boxing Predictions Picks: J.C. Chavez Jr. -330 Moneyline
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Andrzej Fonfara Tale-Of-The-Tape
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
From: Mexico
Ht. 6’1″
Wt. 186
Age: 29
Reach: 73″
Style: Pressure Fighter
Best Punch: Left Hook
Rounds Fought: 264
Andrzej Fonfara
From: Chicago via Poland
Ht. 6’2 1/2”
Wt. 184
Age: 27
Reach: 76″
Style: Boxer/Puncher
Best Punch: Straight Right
Rounds Fought: 139
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Chavez Jr. vs Fonfara Skill Ratings
Chavez Jr./Fonfara
Size: 7.5/8.5
Power: 8/8
Dexterity: 6/7
Stamina: 7/8
Defense: 6/7
Resiliency: 7/8
Agility: 6/7
Jab: 6/7
In-Fighting: 9/8
Intelligence: 7/8
Confidence: 8/8
Cuts/Injury: –
Political Connections: Chavez Jr. +2
Inactivity/Training Camp: Fonfara +1
Experience/Peak: Chavez +1
