Ivan Baranchyk may be the defending International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight champion entering his bout against challenger Josh Taylor but you would hardly know it when glancing at the betting line. Taylor is the decided chalk for his championship fight. There was speculation that Baranchyk would pull out of the fight due to financial issues with the World Boxing Super Series but he later confirmed that the fight is still on for May 18. Also adding motivation for Baranchyk is the fact that he would have been stripped of his title belt if he backed out of the matchup with Taylor.
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Ivan Baranchyk +460
Josh Taylor -620
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Ivan Baranchyk (19-0, 12 knockouts) will defend his International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight title belt against Josh Taylor (14-0, 12 knockouts) on May 18, 2019 at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. DAZN will provide the coverage of this bout that is scheduled for 12 rounds and is part of the World Boxing Super Series semifinals.
Fight Preview
“I look forward to fighting Taylor.” Those were the words of confirmation stated by defending IBF World Super Lightweight champion Ivan Baranchyk as far has his intent to step into the ring against Taylor in defense of his title.
Taylor has been incredibly cocky heading into this title fight. “Can’t wait to rip the belt of you and send you homeward to think again,” commented Taylor to Baranchyk on social media.
In fact, Taylor has stated that the bout can’t come soon enough as far as he is concerned. “I can’t wait,” said Taylor. “This is the fight I’ve been dreaming and training for to become world champion. That fight is now here and I’m going to grab it with both hands and bring that title back to Prestonpans and make that dream a reality and there is no way anyone is going to beat me.”
Josh Taylor is currently ranked second in the world despite being the challenger while Baranchyk is ranked sixth best in the world as the defending title belt holder. Most boxing aficionados and gamblers think that Taylor is going to be too much for Baranchyk. Taylor is considered the best boxer that Great Britain has to offer and his undefeated record of knockout prowess has impressed.
Not only is Taylor known for his knockout power but he is just as well respected for the way in which he wears down his rivals. Taylor applies constant pressure on his opponents with a relentless style that is punishing and abusive. By contrast Baranchyk is well respected as a ferocious puncher in his own right but is reputed to leave holes open defensively. In fact, the defending champ has the irritating habit of dropping his hands. While that has not cost him against lesser opponents there is no way that Taylor is going to let him get away with that. Baranchyk is also said to have the bad habit of telegraphing his punches which will also leave Taylor opportunities to exploit. Taylor is the better and more fundamentally sound boxer and that will serve him well against Baranchyk, who often relies to much on pure punching power to get by.
Boxing Betting Tips
Defending champion Ivan Baranchyk is respected as being a good fighter. But Taylor is considered to be the next great one in the sport. Baranchyk is a scrappy tough guy but not technically perfect. By comparison Taylor is a surgeon in the ring. As long as Taylor maintains his patience, he will take home Baranchyk’s title belt.
Boxing Odds Pick: Josh Taylor
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