Boxing heads to Newcastle, U.K., on March 4, with Lewis Ritson facing Ohara Davies, ready to meet on the boxing schedule. It’s a fight that was to take place on February 25 but which had to be rescheduled to meet requirements.
Ritson (23-2, 13 knockouts), a local from Newcastle, is returning to the ring for the first time in a year. He beat Dejan Zlaticanin via unanimous decision in that match, which also took place on his home turf, and he’s ready to defend his skills.
Davies, at 24-2 and 17 knockouts, is not just another opponent. His most recent fight, which took place last June, saw him take out Granada’s Abdessamad Nechchad with an eighth-round KO. Since then, he’s been preparing for another fight and will not be an easy opponent.
In looking at the Lewis Ritson vs Ohara Davies betting analysis, this fight is scheduled to last 12 rounds. However, based on the results from both fighters’ recent matches, it’s very likely that it will come to an end well before that.
Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies Information
Lewis Ritson vs Ohara Davies
Location: Utilita Arena, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, U.K.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 1:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: FS1
Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies Recent Scores
Ritson, AKA Sandman, most recently fought Zlaticanin. However, that was a year ago, and he wasn’t overwhelmingly impressive. He got inside to land jabs at the right time but never seemed to be a real threat. On the other hand, Zlaticanin didn’t provide an overwhelmingly interesting show, either, allowing Sandman to stay in control during the entire bout.
Davies, AKA Two Tanks, made his win against Nechchad look easy. He never was out of a winning position, dropping his opponent once in the seventh round. When Nechchad fell again in the eighth, the ref stopped the fight, and a calm and barely sweating Davies collected his victory.
Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies Betting Analysis
Lewis Ritson Facts to Know
The 29-year-old Ritson has been boxing for the past seven years and has continued to perform well. He’s 7-3 in his last 10, including two consecutive wins, one by unanimous decision and the other by corner retirement.
Across his last 16 matches, Ritson has racked up eight KO/TKO wins. From 2016 to 2018, he only scored some form of a knockout until his last bout. That was against Francesco Patera, which he lost by split decision.
Ohara Davies Facts to Know
The 31-year-old Davies is another British boxer with a strong history behind him as he prepares for the upcoming fight. He has one more year in the ring than Ritson and has repeatedly performed strongly over his career.
Davies has 17 KOs, as well as seven wins by decision. He has won nine of his last 10, with the one loss coming via unanimous decision. Of those 10, four are by TKO or KO.
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Both fighters come into the match in good shape, healthy and energized. They are similarly matched in power and size, although Davies is taller by three inches, making this a challenging contest for both. Ritson and Davies weighed in at 140 pounds and are accustomed to using the orthodox fighting style.
Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies Betting Preview
For the Lewis Ritson vs Ohara Davies betting analysis, most sportsbooks haven’t yet put up the boxing odds for the match yet, waiting until the day of the fight gets closer. Before making any boxing predictions, wait for the full odds to come out!
However, generally speaking, boxing insiders are giving Davies the benefit of the doubt. Where the odds have been listed, he’s the overwhelming favorite to beat Ritson in his own backyard.
Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies Betting Prediction
Among upcoming boxing matches, this should be one of the better fights. Ritson has had 344 days, the time he’s been out of the ring, to prepare for Saturday’s match. Davies, on the other hand, has had 259. He doesn’t need as much time, though, and is more than ready for the bout.
Davies has historically had a stronger punch than Ritson. Despite being slightly older, combining this with his experience gives him a huge advantage. In this boxing prediction, the favorite will win the match, leaving Ritson looking for a rematch down the road.
So, to conclude our Lewis Ritson vs Ohara Davies betting analysis, we are taking Ohara Davies to win.
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