Boxing fans get a treat early on this week with a super-event in Japan on a Tuesday morning broadcast if you’re from the United States. To set the table for this week’s main event, Robeisy Ramirez and Satoshi Shimizu will face off as Ramirez looks to defend his WBO featherweight world title.
Read more for a betting analysis, a breakdown of boxing odds, and an official Ramirez vs Shimizu prediction ahead of making your bets.
Robeisy Ramirez vs. Satoshi Shimizu Information
Robeisy Ramirez vs Satoshi Shimizu
Location: Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku, Japan
Date and Time: July 25, 2023. 7 AM ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Robeisy Ramirez vs. Satoshi Shimizu Last Fight Record
Ramirez is fresh off winning the title against long-time great fighter Isaac Dogboe in April.
Shimizu last fought in December, where he beat a 14-22-5 fighter via TKO due to retirement in the corner.
Robeisy Ramirez vs. Satoshi Shimizu Betting Analysis
Robeisy Ramirez Facts to Know
Ramirez is a very skilled champion fighting out of the southpaw stance. He is one of the most decorated amateur fighters ever, winning two Olympic gold medals in 2012 and 2016 at the flyweight and bantamweight divisions.
Nowadays, Ramirez is the WBO featherweight world champion with a record of 12-1 with seven KOs under his belt. He lost his professional debut in a major upset, showing a lot of technical issues from bad habits probably formed during his amateur career.
Satoshi Shimizu Facts to Know
Shimizu is an 11-1 professional boxer with an impressive 10 KOs in the featherweight division. He is 37 years old and has never fought outside of Japan. Satoshi has a massive frame for the featherweight division, standing at 5’10” with a 72” reach. Shimizu also fights out of a southpaw stance which could cause trouble for the current champion.
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Robeisy Ramirez vs. Satoshi Shimizu Betting Preview
As we get closer to making a Ramirez vs Shimizu prediction, let’s look at what the betting odds say right now. Ramirez is closing as the massive -3300 betting favorite over the +1200 underdog in Shimizu.
The over/under is set at 8.5 rounds, and the fight is heavily favored to end inside the distance at +240. Boxing matches like this one make it difficult to find the best bet available because there is such a massive favorite; you need to get creative to find a bet that makes sense to place a wager on.
Probably the most interesting betting line is Ramirez winning a decision at +175. This is a massive favorite that you can get at plus odds if Shimizu can survive all 12 rounds.
On the technical side of things, this is an even more one-sided fight than the odds portray. Shimizu has a size advantage, but he is past his athletic prime at age 37. More importantly, Ramirez is a world-class boxer with tons of experience and has improved a lot as his professional career has progressed
Ramirez is just entering the beginning of his prime, and it’s clear to see the speed and skill advantages that he possesses when he faces someone like Shimizu.
Robeisy Ramirez vs. Satoshi Shimizu Betting Prediction
In an absolutely stacked week of fights, this is one of the more intriguing boxing fights coming up to watch. Ramirez is very fun to watch and should be able to get really creative while trying to land big shots on a 5’10” featherweight.
The official Ramirez vs Shimizu prediction is Ramirez gets the job done in any way he wants. He will most likely get a KO in the middle rounds, but this fight is in Japan, and we really don’t know what the fight will look like.
Maybe a bet for a decision win for great odds, along with a few units on Ramirez’s money line to hedge that bet a little, would be a good move. Either way, Ramirez should outclass Shimizu and have an easy title defense.
The fact that this fight is happening in Japan would usually be a concern, but the skill gap is so large between these two that Ramirez should be able to dominate, and the Japanese crowd will even show him some love with how fun he is to watch.
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