IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook (36-1, 25 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated American Errol Spence Jr. (21-0, 18 KOs) on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Bramall Lane Football Ground in Sheffield, U.K. The card airs live on Showtime, likely around 6 p.m. ET. Bet on the latest boxing odds at BookMaker.eu now!
It’s time to see if undefeated American prospect Errol Spence Jr. is the real deal. This Saturday, he’ll challenge IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook in hostile U.K. territory in the biggest fight of his career. Brook is coming off a tough loss to Gennady Golovkin, and it’ll be interesting to see how he bounces back from his first career loss.
Let’s take a look at the boxing odds at BookMaker.eu, break down the matchup and make the betting picks for fight night.
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Errol Spence Jr. -207
Kell Brook +177
Over/under 10.5 rounds, over -140, under +120
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Odds Analysis
Just a few weeks ago, Spence was at -135 to Brook’s +105. His line has gone down about 50 points while Brooks is up around the same amount. The action here has obviously been on Spence, who has more experience against better competition. The over/under for this 12-round championship tilt is 10.5 rounds, with the over at -140.
Tale of the Tape
Kell Brook
36-1, 25 KOs
Height: 5’9”
Reach: 69”
Stance: Orthodox
Age: 30
Errol Spence
21-0, 18 KOs
Height: 5’9.5”
Reach: 72”
Stance: SouthpawAge: 27
Matchup Breakdown
Spence’s power could be the real difference-maker - and he’ll need it more than ever as the crowd might sway the judges in favor of their native fighter. The American doesn’t just use his power as a crutch, as many elite punchers do.
Instead of brawling, Spence displays a high boxing IQ, taking the time to set up his fists. He’ll have a three-inch reach advantage to work with as well. If things get hairy, Spence’s polished defense should let him avoid too much trouble.
Brook is a fine athlete with a great sense of timing and distance. Like Spence, he’s got a ton of in-ring smarts. Because he doesn’t have single-punch KO ability, he relies more on accuracy and counter punching. This will come in handy against Spence, who can be aggressive at times.
Comfortable fighting both inside or outside, Brook is excellent at making opponents uncomfortable. He will crowd the pocket against outfighters or stay at range against shorter opponents. It might be very difficult for Spence to find a rhythm against him.
How You Should Bet
Spence was a better pick at -135, but there’s still plenty of justifaction to back him at the current odds. Brook is coming off a bad injury, and many said he quit against GGG. Now facing another power puncher, there’s a good chance that the champ reinjures his face and starts getting on his bicycle.
Boxing odds pick: Spence to win at -189
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With the boxing odds at BookMaker Sportsbook, you can bet on boxing all year, from smaller cards to pay-per-view events. Access live betting lines from your mobile device at BookMaker Sportsbook. Brook vs. Spence takes place Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Bramall Lane Football Ground in Sheffield, U.K. The card airs live on Showtime, likely around 6 p.m. ET.
