Boxing Betting tale of the tape on Juan Manuel Marquez versus Juan Diaz

 

The upcoming February 28 boxing match between former champions Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz is starting to be a good place to put our boxing bets. The bout will be the main event of an HBO televised event in the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

 

Juan Manuel Marquez

 

Age: 35

Record: 49-4-1, 36KOs

Height: 5’7

Reach:  67 inches

Titles Won: IBF/WBA featherweight titles, WBC super featherweight title

Win Streak: 1-0, 1KOs

 

Juan Manuel Marquez is heavily favoured in this fight as history alone makes a good statement for the number 2 pound for pound fighter in the world. Next to Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez is a good bet in any of his upcoming fights. The quality of opponents that Juan Manuel Marquez has faced truly proves how good of a fighter he is. Freddie Norwood, Robbie Peden, Manuel Medina, Derrick Gainer, Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera, Chris John, Joel Casamayor, Rocky Juarez and Terdsak Jandaeng are among the notable opponents he has in his illustrious career while holding exceptional wins against Robbie Peden, Manuel Medina, Derrick Gainer, Marco Antonio Barrera, Joel Casamayor, Rocky Juarez and Terdsak Jandaeng.

 

 

Juan Diaz 

 

Age: 25

Record: 34-1, 17KOs

Height: 5’6

Reach:  67 inches

Titles Won: WBA/WBO/IBF lightweight titles

Win Streak: 1-0, 0KOs

 

Juan Diaz on the other hand is also trying to make a statement and is trying to get back on track after losing the WBA, WBO and IBF lightweight title belts to Nate Campbell. Solely experience is what makes this fight favourable for Juan Manuel Marquez and may be a stepping stone for him to get one last fight against Manny Pacquiao.

 

Here are some factors that would make you decide which boxer to pick in this fight.

 

Advantages

Power – Juan Manuel Marquez

Chin – Even

Skill – Juan Manuel Marquez

Speed – Even

Height – Juan Manuel Marquez

Experience – Juan Manuel Marquez

Stamina – Juan Manuel Marquez

 

Betting Favorite – Juan Manuel Marquez

 

Media Favorite – Juan Manuel Marquez

 

Fan Favorite – Juan Manuel Marquez

 

However in recent events, the underdog has prevailed namely the Manny Pacquiao – Oscar De La Hoya fight and the Shane Mosley – Antonio Margarito bout. However in

Placing bets it would be the best to go with the side with the bigger odds of winning.

 

Fearless Boxing Betting Prediction: Juan Manuel Marquez by KO in the 11^th round

 

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