As a big TopRank Boxing event is coming to Oklahoma for Kambosos vs. Hughes, let’s break down a main card bout between undefeated heavyweights Roney Hines and Michael Pirotton. It will be a 10-round bout to set the table for the main event.
Read further for the betting analysis and the official Hines vs. Pirotton prediction ahead of making your bets on boxing matches this weekend.
Hines vs. Pirotton Information
Roney Hines vs Michael Pirotton
Location: FireLake Arena, Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Date & Time: July 22, 2023. 9 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Last Fight Record
Hines is coming off a majority draw in his last bout against Helaman Olguin last December.
Pirotton is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Sukhchaan last November.
Hines vs. Pirotton Betting Analysis
Roney Hines
Hines is a 25-year-old heavyweight out of Cleveland, Ohio. He stands in at a massive 6’6” and has a professional record of 12-0 with 8 KOs. Hines was born into a combat sports family and has been training in boxing since age 9. He had 90 amateur fights and won the National Golden Gloves tournament.
Michael Pirotton
Pirotton is a 27-year-old heavyweight from Belgium. He has a professional record of 7-0 with 3 KOs under his belt. Michael has overcome a lot of social issues in his young life and fights with a lot of pride. He stands at 6’5” and will be physically big enough to match the massive size of Roney Hines.
Updates
There are no injuries reported to TopRank Boxing.
Hines vs. Pirotton Betting Preview
Before getting to the Hines vs. Pirotton prediction, we should note that Hines is the -704 betting favorite over Pirotton, who’s currently at +450, according to boxing odds. There are no prop bets available for this bout as of the time this analysis is being published.
Hines has the advantage in this one because he is bigger and has more power, but more importantly, he’s more athletic. He fights in a Southpaw stance, and it’s clear that he is trying to be a pure boxer, not just a big puncher.
After looking at the film, it’s clear to see that Hines has quite the speed advantage in this matchup. Pirotton is responsible on the defensive side of things, but he probably won’t have the speed to land more punches than Hines.
Since this is a heavyweight bout, the prospect of a KO is much larger than in other weight classes. This makes Pirotton a lot more dangerous than most +450 underdogs are when you are making boxing predictions.
Hines vs. Pirotton Betting Prediction
The official Hines vs. Pirotton prediction is that Hines will come out victorious on Saturday night. He enjoys the spotlight, and this moment at a big event might bring out the best in him.
Hines is going to be too fast and too slick for the lesser-athletic fighter this weekend. Pirotton has more than a puncher’s chance, but going with Hines is the smart bet. Keep your eyes open for more lines becoming available as the week goes on.
If this fight is less than 8 rounds, which we don’t know because of the lack of information, try to find a prop bet with Hines winning a decision. Pirotton has good enough defense to protect himself from the cleanest of punches but will be out-worked over 6 or 8 rounds.
This will be an interesting fight to watch before seeing a much more explosive main event in Kambosos vs. Hughes.
- Roney Hines will get his hand raised at the end of this fight.
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