Boxing Betting Events: Navarrete Puts WBO Title On the Line Against Valdez

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One of the year’s best boxing matches happens on Saturday night when Oscar Valdez throws down against Emanuel Navarrete. Valdez is the favorite to take away Navarrete’s belt. Earlier on Saturday, Anthony Joshua returns to the ring when he battles Robert Helenius in the main event on a London, England DAZN broadcast card.

Check out boxing odds, analysis, and free picks for five of this weekend’s best bouts.

Which boxers lift their arm in glory and which lower their heads in defeat? Keep reading for boxing lines, analysis, and free picks for five of Saturday’s top matches including Navarrete’s WBO Title on the line.

Boxing Betting Events: Navarrete Puts WBO Title On the Line Against Valdez | MyBookie Boxing Betting Preview

Boxing Events: Saturday, August 12th, 2023

Filip Hrgovic vs Demsey McKean

Boxing Odds: Filip Hrgovic -909 vs Demsey McKean +450
Heavyweight Bout
Hrgovic record: 15-0
McKean record: 22-0
The O2 Arena, London, England – DAZN

Demsey McKean has a sterling 22-0 record with 14 stoppage wins. But although McKean has a great record, he shouldn’t last long versus up and comer Filip Hrgovic.

The massive favorite in this is 15-0 with 12 wins before the final bell. Hrgovic beat highly regarded Zelei Zhang in his last via unanimous decision. So if Filip wants to box and win, he can. However, we predict this fight ends early via a Hrgovic knockout.

Boxing Pick: Filip Hrgovic | Bet Filip Hrgovic vs Demsey McKean Today
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Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius

Boxing Odds: Anthony Joshua Over 5.5 -126 vs Robert Helenius Under 5.5 -108
Heavyweight Bout
Joshua record: 25-3-0
Helenius record: 32-4-0
The O2 Arena, London, England – DAZN

Robert Helenius has a nice 32-4 record. The problem is that when Helenius loses, it’s often by knockout.

So the question heading into this match is how long the underdog will last. Will Helenius keep Anthony Joshua at bay until the sixth round?

Our prediction is that Helenius won’t. Joshua has fought Oleksandr Usyk twice and Jermaine Franklin Jr. in his last 2. Although AJ lost both bouts to Usyk and required a decision to beat Franklin Jr., the former champ’s power should make quick work of Helenius. Under is the play.

Boxing Pick: Under 5.5 | Bet Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius Today
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Richard Torrez Jr. vs Willie Jake Jr.

Boxing Odds: Richard Torrez Jr. -5000 vs Willie Jake Jr. +922
Heavyweight Bout
Torrez record: 5-0
Jake record: 11-3-2
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona – ESPN / ESPN+

Torrez Jr. is 5-0 with 5 stoppage victories. Willie Jake Jr. has a nice record with 11 wins, but the massive underdog in this knows the score.

This is a bout where Torrez Jr. expect to impress. Jake will try to stay upright as long as he can. But at the end, Torrez Jr. gets the knockout win.

So instead of playing the favorite on the money line, look for a total round bet or a prop on Torrez Jr. winning via TKO or KO.

Boxing Pick: Richard Torrez Jr. | Bet Richard Torrez Jr. vs Willie Jake Jr. Today
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Diego Torres vs Raymond Muratalla

Boxing Odds: Diego Torres +432 vs Raymond Muratalla -833
Lightweight Bout
Torres record: 18-0
Muratalla record: 17-0
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona – ESPN / ESPN+

Muratalla is 18-0 with 15 stoppage wins. Torres is a decent boxer, but this is a bad matchup because Muratalla can outbox the underdog or use his power to overwhelm Torres.

Either way, Raymond wins this. The best play is either under the round total, if oddsmakers set a line, or on Muratalla to end Torres’ night via knockout or technical knockout. So wait to see if oddsmakers set prop lines with better payouts before dumping on Raymond to win straight up.

Boxing Pick: Raymond Muratalla | Bet Diego Torres vs Raymond Muratalla Today
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Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez

Boxing Odds: Emanuel Navarrete +125 vs. Oscar Valdez -175
WBO Junior Lightweight Title | Lightweight Bout
Navarrete record: 37-1
Valdez record: 31-1
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona – ESPN / ESPN+

Money has begun to fall onto Valdez for a single reason. Although Navarrete has incredible power, his style is wild.

So far in his career, it hasn’t hurt Emanuel. The champ has a single loss on his record. But on Saturday night, Navarrete faces one of the better boxers in the division.

Valdez’s lone loss came versus Shakur Stevenson and it happened via unanimous decision. Stevenson is one of the top five pound-for-pound boxers in the sport. So losing to Shakur is no big deal.

Oscar will take advantage of Navarrete’s wild punches and unbalanced style. Valdez may not end Emanuel’s night early, but he will win.

Boxing Pick: Oscar Valdez | Bet Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez Today
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