The level of dominance by World Boxing Organization World Welterweight champion Terence Crawford is of profound proportions. In fact, few entities in any sport have shown the supreme excellence of Crawford. The current WBO World Welterweight champion will be fighting in his own back yard of Omaha, Nebraska on October 13 when he defends his title belt against lightly regarded challenger Jose Benavidez Jr. Crawford is a prohibitive favorite and with plenty of good reason. Benavidez Jr may be undefeated but his resume is underwhelming.
Let’s take a look at the boxing odds at BookMaker.eu, break down the matchup and go over your betting options.
Boxing Betting at BookMaker.eu
Terence Crawford -3250
Jose Benavidez Jr +1625
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The bout between Terence Crawford and Jose Benavidez Jr takes place on October 13, 2018 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The World Boxing Organization World Welterweight title will be on the line in a bout that is scheduled for 12 rounds. This fight can be seen ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
Fight Preview
Terrence “Bud” Crawford has been a world champion since 2014 and has been fighting at a level unseen in the sport for the vast majority of its history. Top Rank Boxing president Todd duBoef said it best when he compared Crawford to the Alabama Crimson Tide in college football. For hist entire career Crawford has decimated the competition and has rarely been challenged or threatened to lose a fight. Crawford will enter this bout with a record of 33-0 with 24 knockouts. Benavidez Jr has a mark of 27-0 with 18 career knockouts.
In nearly every kind of boxing ranking list Crawford is at the very top in the world. As a matter of fact, he shares the marquee with Vasyl Lomachenko as the two top fighters in the world. Since winning his first world title Crawford has knocked out eight of the ten opponents that challenged him for his belt. Crawford has been so dominant that even in fights that do not end in knockouts, he builds up a massive round by round lead that is insurmountable.
For his part Benavidez Jr has not been shy about talking up his chances against Crawford and taking away his championship belt. Crawford insists that he has maintained focus by working hard and keeping to task. Crawford has worked exceptionally hard to maintain his status as the literal gold standard of the sport.
Benavidez Jr knows that he can make a name for himself with a stunning upset win in this bout. But Crawford is used to such challenges and is well poised to deal with it by his experience of beating all challengers. The problem that Benavidez Jr has in the eyes of the gambling public is that he has not fought any serious competition as a professional after making most of his reputation in the amateur ranks.
Although Crawford is usually an understated champion he has challenged Benavidez to back up his recent boasts and words. Crawford has not forgotten a heated confrontation between the two boxers last February. Benavidez actually confronted Crawford and accused him of being a coward by not wanting to accept his challenge. Crawford said it was all about Benavidez trying to piggyback off him to make a name for himself as a current lightly regarded challenger.
Boxing Betting Tips
A fight like this comes down to the proverbial punchers chance. Does Jose Benavidez Jr actually have one? It’s very unlikely that he does. There is simply nothing on his resume that indicates he is ready for a fight and opponent of this level. On the other hand, Crawford is as much of a proven champion as anyone in the sport. He should dominate in his hometown ring.
Boxing Pick: Terence Crawford
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. Terence Crawford vs. Jose Benavidez Jr takes place on October 13, 2018 at CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska. The fight can be seen on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
