If you’re a boxing betting buff that is looking for some expert advice on this week’s top pugilistic matchups and their respective boxing odds, then consider your ticket punched! I’ve got a pair of picks that are sure to please boxing bettors across the globe. Two IBF title fights are going down this coming weekend, so let’s get right straight to my picks on both bouts!
The reigning champ remained unbeaten in his career by beating Denis Shafikov via unanimous decision in Toledo in June, but he’s won each of his last three fights by way of decision, so there’s the possibility the 26-year-old could be upset.
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Is @ErrolSpenceJr the next dominant welterweight?
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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson
- On the line: IBF Welterweight Title
- Rounds: 12
- Boxing Betting Odds: Errol Spence -2000 / Lamont Peterson +900
Errol Spence Analysis
- Record: 22-0 (19 KO)
- Height/Reach: 5’9½” / 72”
- Age: 28
- Stance: Southpaw
Lamont Peterson Analysis
- Record: 35-3-1 (17 KO)
- Height/Reach: 5’9” / 72”
- Age: 33
- Stance: Orthodox
Prediction
Again, fight fans, there is a reason why Lamont Peterson is a huge underdog in this IBF title fight everyone and it’s because he’s good, but not a great fighter that doesn’t have much of a chance of beating the younger, faster and stronger Errol Spence. It’s going to cost you a pretty penny, but Errol Spence is the easy pick here to get past Lamont Peterson and retain his IBF welterweight title and set up a potential title unification showdown with unbeaten WBO and WBA champ Keith Thurman.Robert Easter Jr. vs. Javier Fortuna
- On the line: IBF Lightweight title
- Rounds: 12
- Boxing Betting Odds: Robert Easter Jr. -250 / Javier Fortuna +330
Robert Easter Jr Analysis
- Record: 20-0 (14 KO)
- Height/Reach: 5’11” / 76”
- Age: 26
- Stance: Orthodox

Javier Fortuna Analysis
- Record: 33-1-1 (23 KO)
- Height/Reach: 5’6” / 68½”
- Age: 28
- Stance: Southpaw