One of the most exciting boxing fights this week that’s being overshadowed by the Davis-Martin fight, is this WBC light heavyweight interim title fight between David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk. While waiting for a fight with Canelo, Benavidez is going to test himself in a weight class above and go for a world title against a battle-tested Ukrainian world champion.
Experience a battle of champions! Check out our top scores and odds of the day and witness every punch!
Read more for the official Benavidez vs Gvozdyk betting predictions before you start betting on boxing this weekend.
Benavidez vs Gvozdyk Information
David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk
Location of the game: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Date & Time: June 15, 2024. 10:30 PM ET estimated ring walk
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime PPV
Benavidez vs Gvozdyk Picks
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- Pick: Benavidez by KO -185
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Last Fight Record
- Benavidez is coming off an impressive TKO victory over Demetrius Andrade in November, retaining his WBC interim super middleweight belt.
- Gvozdyk is coming off a quick second-round KO win over Isaac Rodrigues last September.
Benavidez vs. Gvozdyk Betting Analysis
David Benavidez
Benavidez is an American professional boxer with a record of 28-0, including 24 wins by KO. He is a life-long boxer who was a 15-0 amateur fighter and now undefeated two-time world champion. He is currently ranked as a top super middleweight in the world, but this could be a start at a great run at light heavyweight.
An orthodox stance complements Benavidez’s 6’2” frame and impressive 74.5-inch reach. He is just 27 years old and has been a professional since he was 16, completing 136 pro rounds. He has an impressive 86% KO rate as well while never being dropped.
Oleksandr Gvozdyk
Gvozdyk is a Ukrainian boxer with a professional record of 20-1, including 16 wins by KO. He is part of the “golden generation” of Ukrainian boxer with the likes of all-time greats Vasiliy Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk. As an amateur, Gvozdyk took home a bronze at the 2012 Olympics and ended his run with over 200 wins.
Gvozdyk is the #7 ranked light heavyweight in the world, according to The Ring, and is the #2 WBC contender. He is listed as a 6’2” orthodox with a 75.5” reach at the age of 37. In 112 professional rounds, he has been stopped once only and has an 80% KO rate.
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Benavidez vs Gvozdyk Betting Preview
If boxing fans want to make a Benavidez vs Gvozdyk betting prediction, we need to discuss what the betting lines look like and how the styles of both fighters will clash in the ring before our free boxing picks. Also, is there any major factors that could impact the performance of either man?
Starting with the boxing odds for this bout, Benavidez is going into the weekend as a sizable -700 betting favorite over the +480 Ukrainian champion. The over/under for total rounds varies depending on where you place your bet, ranging from 8.5 to 9.5. The odds suggest a quick resolution, with a strong -270 favoring the fight not going to a decision.
Stylistically, this is arguably the toughest test for Benavidez right now at light heavyweight–outside of the major champions. Gvozdyk is a big, strong world-class operator in the ring with tons of experience.
Gvozdyk was once a #1 guy in the division, only losing to the great Artur Beterbiev, who now is the #1 guy. He fights with an awesome Ukrainian style that you see in that golden generation of fighters from that proud fighting country. He is also coming off a sudden retirement after losing, so we don’t know how strong his mindset is going into this one.
Benavidez has a lot of questions surrounding his move up to light heavyweight. Is his body ready for it? That will be interesting to see this weekend–how will the physicality make Benavidez react in the ring against Gvozdyk?
Benavidez vs Gvozdyk Betting Prediction
The official Benavidez vs Gvozdyk betting prediction is that Benavidez will get his hand raised. The questions about Gvozdyk and whether or not he wants to be in a grueling fight at this point in his career are too much to trust him.
The pressure and consistency of power shots to the arms and body of Benavidez will be too much for the 37-year-old. Taking Benavidez by KO at -185 is a strong play this weekend.
The free boxing pick this week is taking this fight to end in rounds 10-12 at +370. This is a fight that will take a toll on one of the fighters and there might be a stoppage late by one of the corners. Hope you enjoyed our Benavidez vs Gvozdyk betting predictions and good luck with your Boxing picks tonight!
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