Powerpunching W.B.O Jr. featherweight brawler Daniel Ponce De Leon is back in the ring Saturday night after rejecting bantamweight titlist Gerry Penalosa and featherweight titlist Jorge Linares De Leon will face Juan Manuel Lopez. The undefeated 24-year old 2004 Puerto Rican Olympian is a gifted southpaw boxer that is coming to win. The 12-round 122 Lb. W.B.O title fight is a nice gem on the HBO Kelly Pavlik vs Gary Lockett undercard.Get the best fight betting tips from Las Vegas handicappers today!
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The slugging Mexican Daniel Ponce De Leon is a rugged take no prisoners southpaw slugger with anvil in his gloves. At times the technique of De Leon appears crude but he manages to chop away at opponents with his bodyshots and aggression. The well-schooled all-around genuine talent Juan Manuel Lopez will be looking to upset the popular champion in his first fight outside Puerto Rico. The textbook southpaw Lopez has a deadly arsenal at his disposal when he pulls the trigger while coming on the attack. Ponce De Leon is a slightly heavier puncher but the deadly accurate Lopez has faster hands and feet. At times Lopez can square off and become available to hit but he is equally adept at counterpunching or slugging in the trenches. Is Juan Manuel Lopez have the necessary skills to defeat a proven champion in Ponce De Leon? The Boxing Betting TOTAL odds are 10.5 rounds with he OVER at -140.
Look for both of these fighters to feel each other out in the early rounds before the fireworks begin. Lopez is a good technical fighter that will look to set up his combinations behind his jab and tight guard defense. Ponce De Leon will be looking to make it a drag out brawl in an effort to grind down his less experienced opponent. Is Ponce De Leon overrated? Get the best fight betting predictions from winning Las Vegas handicappers!
Marchetti Boxing Prediction System:
Daniel Ponce De Leon
Style: Southpaw Brawler
Ht. 5’6”
Wt. 122
Age: 27
Record: 34-1, 30 KO’s
Reach 70”
Power: 10
Size: 7
Speed: 6
Heart: 9
Stamina: 7
Defense: 5
Boxing Ability: 6
Legs: 4
Chin: 9
Cuts: 6
Trainer\Experience: 7
In-Fighting: 8
Marchetti Fight Betting rating Rating 6\06\08: 8.4
Juan Manuel Lopez:
Fight betting picks odds: +130 @ sportsbook.com
Style: Boxer\Puncher\Counterpuncher Southpaw
Ht. 5’7”
Wt. 120-127
Age: 24
Record: 21-0, 19 KO’s
Reach 70”
Power: 8
Size: 7
Speed: 8
Heart: 8
Stamina: 8
Defense: 8
Boxing Ability: 8
Legs: 7
Chin: 8
Cuts: 7
Trainer\Experience: 7
In-Fighting: 8
Marchetti Fight Betting rating Rating 6\06\08: 8.7
