An exciting Shobox: The Next Generation Super middleweight fight between 2004 Olympian Andre Ward and 2000 Olympian Jerson Ravelo. The undefeated Ward, 15-0, 10 KO’s, was the lone gold medallist for the 2004 U.S.A Boxing team and he has been listed as a heavy -800 boxing betting favorite at
Sportsbook.com. Andre Ward vs Jerson Ravelo Preview OVER\UNDER is 7.5 rounds with the OVER at -135.
The 10-round main event will be a Dan Goosen promoted s
how with the house fighter being Andre Ward. The New Jersey based Dominican Ravelo is an underachieving boxer\puncher with knockout power and a history of hand problems. Ravelo is a big, athletic super middleweight that is slick and durable. Jerson has shown some good flashed but he was KO’d badly in his step up fight against Allan Green.
Andre Ward has great physical gifts of handspeed, great head movement and the ability to fight equally from both the right handed and southpaw stances. Ward’s best punch is his left hook from his orthodox stance that is quick and accurate. Andre has excellent handspeed, technique and ring vision that make him one of the brightest prospects in all of boxing. Both of these fighters are top-30 contenders but the winner could emerge as a legit top-20 threat.
ShoBox’s expert analyst Steve Farhood had this to say of the Andre Ward vs Jerson Ravelo preview: “Andre and Jerson are matched tougher than they’ve ever been matched before, Jerson Ravelo is a young veteran and I think he’s definitely the toughest opponent of Andre’s young career. There are a lot of contrasts in this fight. We have east coast, west coast; we have 2004 Olympics vs. the 2000 Olympics; we have an undefeated prospect and young contender in Andre, and young veteran in Jerson who wants what Andre has.”
Can Jerson Ravelo fulfill his potential and deliver an upset win in the biggest fight o his career? Is Andre Ward the future star in the mold of a Floyd Mayweather Jr? Tune into Showtime at 11PM ET and find out. Get my winning boxing betting prediction on the Andre Ward vs Jerson Ravelo fight.
Andre Ward vs Jerson Ravelo Preview Tale Of The Tape:
Jerson Ravelo
Ht:6'2"
Wt. 168
Age:30
Reach: 73"
Record: 18-2, 12 KO’s
Andre Ward
Ht. 6'1"
Wt. 168
Age: 24
Reach: 71"
Record: 15-0, 10 KO’s
