Let’s take a look at your fight betting options from BookMaker for the next two weeks. We start this Saturday in England, with a title card that brings that brings the heated cultural rivalry between Manchester and Liverpool to life. Then on February 20, the action moves to Germany for a bout featuring one of the country’s biggest stars.
The odds at BookMaker are updated on daily basis. The lines listed here may have changed since this article was posted.
Saturday, February 13, 12:00 p.m. ET
Echo Arena, Liverpool, U.K.
Derry Matthews +500
Terry Flanagan -800
WBO lightweight champion Terry “Turbo” Flanagan - 29-0, 12 KOs - will defend his lightweight title in a grudge match against Liverpool’s Derry Matthews - 38-9-2, 20 KOs. Gamblers seem to be heavily flocking towards Flanagan, whose line has moved 100 points from -700 in the span of a week. In that same time, Matthews has gone from +475 to +500.
Although this is a grudge match, it doesn’t seem like the outcome will be in much doubt. Flanagan already beat Mathews in 2012, and he’s never looked better since winning the belt. It’s going to be a spirited local affair, but one that should ultimately end in a successful title defense for the champ.
Saturday, February 13, 12:00 p.m. ET
Echo Arena, Liverpool, U.K.
Navid Mansouri +875
Liam Williams -1300
Undefeated Commonwealth super welterweight champion Liam Williams - 13-0-1, 8 KOs - will squares off against BBBofC champion Navid Mansouri - 15-1-2, 5 KOs on the undercard of Flanagan-Mathews. Williams is a 23-year old phenom who has the power to become an international star. Mansouri is a decent fighter with a regional title. There’s a reason why the odds are so lopsided.
While Williams’ line has stayed put, Mansouri’s has jumped from +700 to +875 in the past week. Oddsmakers are teasing gamblers with a better payout, but don’t be fooled. This is a complete mismatch and a showcase fight for Williams.
Saturday, February 20, 12:00 p.m. ET
Koenig Pilsener Arena, Germany
Fedor Chudinov -270
Felix Sturm +225
Former IBF/WBA/WBO 160-pound champion Felix Sturm - 39-5-3, 18 KOs - will have the opportunity to regain a world title in a matchup with WBA super middleweight champion Fedor Chudinov - 14-0, 10 KOs. The faced off last May, with Chudinov winning a split decision. Sturm has not fought since.
It’s questionable matchmaking, at best. Sturm is 0-2-1 in his past three and he gets another title challenge? While Chudinov struggled at times in their first encounter, he was clearly the better fighter. Sturm has been fading badly, and his non-existent gas tank is a serious liability. I’m surprised that Chudinov isn’t a bigger favorite.
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