Wilder vs Szpilka Odds have Wilder -2500 Boxing Odds with 60% of Boxing Predictions on the W.B.C. Champ
Expert Sports Picks: W.B.C. heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder climbs back into the ring January 16th to defend his title against Polish contender Artur Szpilka. Wilder vs Szpilka Odds have Wilder as 25 to 1 betting favorite with 60% of boxing predictions on Wilder -2500. The top-15 rated Szpilka, 20-1, 15 KO’s, dispatched of Cuban prospect Yasmany Consuegra via 2nd round knockout in his last outing. The champ Wilder, 35-0, 34 KO’s, scored an 11th round KO over fringe contender Johann Duhaupas in his last bout. Can the big lefty from Poland pull of a shocking upset over the champion from Alabama? ESPN2 News give away our boxing predictions for this W.B.C. title bout from the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. Wilder vs Szpilka Odds have Wilder -2500 moneyline at BOVADA.LV
Artur Szpilka -Boxer: The thick 6’3″ 225-230 Lb. southpaw is a Boxer/Puncher with a short 76″ reach for his size. The Polish fighter is determined, tricky and has above-average power. Szpilka, 26, is an awkward and shifty target that is tough to get into a rhythm against. The lefty’s best punch is his left-uppercut. The Pole is aggressive but neglects the body too often. Szpilka paws with the jab and is left-hand happy. Szpilka has been dropped by journeyman Mike Mollo, making his chin and overall quality questionable. Szpilka is a wide puncher, susceptible to cuts and vulnerable to bodyshots. Wilder vs Szpilka Odds have Szpilka +1100 at BOVADA.LV
Deontay Wilder – Boxer: The towering 6’6″ 1/2″ 225-230 Lb. Puncher/Boxer has long arms 83″ and excellent upper-body strength. Wilder, 30, is a fast starter that unloads rockets at the sound of the bell. Wilder has excellent coordination for a man of his height and displays above-average hand-speed. The right-hander has every punch in the book and possess great leverage and power in both hands. On the downside, Wilder can be outboxed and is still a work in progress. Wilder’s intimidating offense has been his best defense but the skyscraper can be hurt. Wilder is susceptible to swells and has defensive lapses. Wilder got a late start in boxing and at times lacks confidence in his abilities. Wilder’s stamina is still questionable having been past 4-rounds only twice.
Boxing Picks Play: Wilder KO 8
Complete Wilder vs Szpilka Odds at BOVADA.LV
Wilder by KO: -450
Wilder by decision: +450
Szpilka by KO: +1100
Szpilka by decision: +1800
Draw: +3300
Deontay Wilder vs Artur Szpilka Tale-Of-The-Tape
Wilder/Szpilka
Height/Reach: 9.5/6
Strength/Size: 8/7
Power: 9/7
Hand Speed/Accuracy: 7/6
Stamina: 7/7
Defense: 7/7
Chin: 7/7
Agility: 7/6
Jab: 8/5
Bodypunching/In-Fight: 7/5
Boxing Ability: 7/6
Intelligence: –
Confidence/Focus: Wilder +1
Cuts/Injury/Age/Inactivity: –
Judges Scoring: Wilder +2
Trainer: –
ESPN2 News Boxing Odds: Wilder -3000
