BMO Stadium, home of Major League Soccer team Los Angeles FC, will host one of the best fight cards of 2024 on Saturday night. The main event is Israel Madrimov vs. Terence Crawford is backed by five other fights that showcase world-class talent. So, let's see where the value is.
Boxing News betting picks for Israel Madrimov vs. Terence Crawford:
Andy Cruz to win by KO/TKO @ 20/21 (bet365)
David Morrell to win by KO/TKO @ 1/9 (bet365)
Andy Ruiz Jr to win by decision @ 10/11 (bet365)
Martin Bakole to win by KO/TKO @ 11/5 (bet365)
Isaac Cruz to win by KO/TKO @ 8/13 (bet365)
Terence Crawford to win by decision @ 2/1 (bet365)
Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran betting preview
Andy Cruz hasn't put a foot wrong since he made his debut in July 2023. The Cuban, who is expected to go on to win the lightweight world titles, will face the experienced Antonio Moran of Mexico on Saturday night.
Cruz is the long odds favorite at 1/20 for a reason and his victory will depend on how he chooses. Fighting at such a big event may tempt the 28-year-old to step on the gas with more urgency and win from within. Of Moran's six losses only Devin Haney was able to knock him out (in the seventh round) in the last five years.
Boxing News betting picks: Andy Cruz to win by KO/TKO @ 20/21 (bet365)
David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic
Cruz's partner, David Morrell, is one of the hardest hitters in the world and the 26-year-old is currently campaigning at light-heavyweight, having yet to get a big fight at super-middleweight.
After doing 10 starts as only one expert has gone the distance. His next opponent Radivoje Kalajdzic has lost twice in 31 fights and in two of those it was debutant 175lb fighter Artur Beterbiev who knocked him out. Morrell will want to repeat and expect this exhibition fight to end the same way.
Boxing News betting picks: David Morrell to win by KO/TKO @ 1/9 (bet365)
Andy Ruiz Jr vs. Jarrell Miller
Ruiz and Miller's friendship will remain outside the ring as these heavyweights look to hold on to their heavyweight affiliation.
Ruiz shocked the world by becoming unification champion by defeating Anthony Joshua in 2019 but inactivity has resulted in just three fights since then. Miller is four fights away from being suspended from the sport due to a failed drug test.
The better skill lies with Ruiz while Miller has a relentless pressure style. Ruiz will be under the cosh at times but will last enough rounds to win on points.
Boxing News betting picks: Andy Ruiz Jr to win by decision @ 10/11 (bet365)
Jared Anderson vs. Martin Bakole
Jared Anderson is America's hope to become their next heavyweight world champion but on Saturday the 24-year-old undefeated player faces a tough test to prove his credentials.
Martin Bakole is a troubled 32-year-old who has been longing for an opportunity like this to prove his legitimacy as a force to be reckoned with. The Scottish heavyweight from Congo will land big shots against Anderson but will keep coming unless Anderson lands the odd shot to end the fight.
If the going gets tough – and it will – I have concerns about Anderson's survival skills and I believe Bakole will announce his title fight live on Saturday.
Boxing News betting picks: Martin Bakole to win by KO/TKO @ 11/5 (bet365)
Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela preview betting
Isaac Cruz proved his worth in 2021 after losing to boxing star Gervonta Davis on points. The 26-year-old Mexican's defeat at world title level only fueled his desire to go one better and in March Cruz finished Rolando Romero in eight rounds to win the WBA super-lightweight world title.
“Pitbull” will look to hurt Jose Valenzuela in his first defense. Both men like to fight on the front foot and this Mexican derby could be a fight of the night and it can only end one way – Cruz is still the champion.
Boxing News betting picks: Isaac Cruz to win by KO/TKO @ 8/13 (bet365)
Bet preview for Israel Madrimov vs. Terence Crawford
When Terence Crawford stopped Errol Spence Jr last summer to win their historic welterweight fight, his career was launched at a level he had never faced before.
“Bud” will win the world title in the fourth weight division on Saturday night but in his way is Israel Madrimov who is a very talented Kazakh fighter. The WBA super-welterweight world champion is coming into his own and showed Magomed Kurbanov that he belongs at the top table.
Betting against Crawford feels silly. He is one of the greatest fighters of the 21St a century and undoubtedly for all time. But moving up to 154lbs as he started his career at 135lbs could bring problems for Madrimov who is a natural super-welterweight.
Madrimov is the real deal and highly skilled but Crawford will rise, as he often does, and assert his superiority after 12 rounds of competition.
Boxing News betting picks: Terence Crawford to win by decision @ 2/1 (bet365)
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