Mexican superstars Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will duel for the distinction of the baddest man in Mexico when they draw their guns in the desert tonight at 11:30 PM in Las Vegas. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Canelo Alvarez Odds have Canelo as a 5 to 1 fight odds favorite with 60% of boxing predictions on Chavez at 3 to 1. Alvarez, 40-1-1, 34 KO’s, will be fighting for the first time at middleweight (160 Lbs.) after cleaning out the Jr. middleweight division. Chavez Jr., 50-2-1, 32 KO’s, has notched a couple wins in his comeback after suffering a knockout loss at light-heavyweight to then champion Andrzej Fonfara. ESPN2 News broke down this anticipated war that will be aired on Pay-Per-View. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Canelo Alvarez Odds have Chavez Jr. as a +300 moneyline underdog ($100 Bet pays out $400)
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. – Boxer: Airplane sized 6’0″ middleweight that comes into the ring around 180 Lbs. Big puncher with every weapon in the book. Not a speed demon but places punches accurately.Throws combinations with conviction always looking to land his heavy left hook. Debilitating body puncher that tries to cut his man in half with uppercuts and hooks. Dogged competitor that applies relentless pressure from bell-to-bell. Underrated boxer and defender with the ability to cut off the ring while slipping and blocking shots effectively. Granite chin at middleweight. Can get a bit wild in the ring and can burn himself out loading up punches. Does not make much use of his height with a pecking jab. Has been much more inactive than Canelo in recent years. Dedication outside the ring is questionable. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Canelo Alvarez Odds Total is at 9.5 Rounds with the Over at -230 ($100 bet pays out $143) at BOVADA Casino
Canelo Alvarez – Boxer: The stocky 5’8″ Alvarez is an aggressive and intelligent boxer/puncher with a deadly body attack. Alvarez, 26, throws whistling combinations with excellent power, especially in the left hook. Alvarez has a fast and accurate jab that he fires from an air-tight guard. Alvarez is a skilled counterpuncher with oustanding timing and accuracy. Alvarez is a slick target with excellent ring vision and subtle side-to-side head movement. The bull-necked Canelo has never been off his feet and has displayed a solid chin throughout his career. On the downside, Canelo has good but not great athleticism and he must be set to punch. Alvarez’s aggressive style causes him to catch heavy leather while trading. Canelo fights in explosive bursts but can be inactive for long stretches. Average footspeed.
ESPN2 News Bottom Line: Chavez Jr. will try to lure Canelo into a war and for the most part the red headed killer will oblige him. Chavez Jr. will have his moments in the trenches but the sharp punching and speed of Canelo will give him the edge. Canelo will box in spots and outslick Chavez Jr. with his defense just enough to outpoint the relentless monster coming at him. Both men are heavy hitters but with granite chins and Mexican pride on both sides this one will go the distance. Chavez Jr. will fight his guts and come up short on the cards 116-112.
ESPN2 News Boxing Picks: Canelo by decision +125 at BOVADA Casino
Chavez Jr./Alvarez
Height: Chavez +4
Strength/Size: Chavez +1
Use of Reach: –
Power: 8.5/8.5
Hand Speed/Accuracy: 7/8.5
Stamina: 7.5/8
Defense: 7.5/8.5
Chin/Resiliency: 9/9
Jab: 6/8
Boxing Ability: 7/8
Agility/Balance: 6/7
Bodypunching/In-Fight: 9/9
Intelligence: Canelo +1
Confidence/Focus/Will To Win: –
Cuts/Injury/Age/Inactivity: Canelo +1
Judges Scoring: Canelo +1
Trainer: –
ESPN2 News Chavez Jr. vs Alvarez Fight Odds: Canelo -300
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Canelo Alvarez Fight Odds Props
Canelo by decision +125
Canelo by KO: +100
Chavez by KO: +900
Chavez by decision: +700
Draw: +2200
