In the co-main of the boxing night hosted by Rising Star Promotions, Puerto Rican Emmanuel Rodríguez will face the undefeated American Khalid Twaiti in New Jersey.
While no belt is on the line, these two fighters are on the path toward earning a shot at the bantamweight world title.
It promises to be a tactical duel, as both boxers rely not only on their knockout power but also on their ability to land punches at the right moments to win over the judges’ scorecards.
This bout is scheduled for ten rounds and will serve as the lead-up to the International Boxing Federation welterweight world title fight between Michael Anderson and Daniel González.
| When? | Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CST, 6:00 pm MT, and 5:00 pm PT |
| Ring Walks: | 10:00 pm ET, 9:00 pm CST, 8:00 pm MT, and 7:00 pm PT |
| Where? | Prudential Center, New Jersey, Estados Unidos |
| Where To Watch: | ESPN and DAZN |
Why bet on Emmanuel Rodríguez?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican will be fighting in his 18th professional bout, and this could be a special one as it might propel him to a shot at a world title if he can showcase his punching power and ring intelligence.
Like many fighters for the island, his boxing style is technical, moving around the ring with a great sense of reading his opponent’s moves, but he also backs it up with powerful punches. His record stands at 15-2, with eight knockouts, giving him a KO percentage of 53.33%. Pretty solid for this weight class.
Salserito is regarded as one of the best in his country, but his international recognition hasn’t reached the same level yet. A victory in New Jersey could be a pivotal moment in his career. Standing at 5’5,” his reach is greater than his opponent’sand that could be a key factor in maintaining distance during the fight.
It’s also worth mentioning that Rodríguez is coming off two consecutive wins, but hewas knocked out by Carlos Mujica in 2023. His other defeat came in 2022 at the hands of Manuel Manzo.
Although his last fight ended in a technical knockout, the last time he won by knocking his opponent to the canvas was in August 2022 against Frank González.
Why bet on Khalid Twaiti?
The American Khalid Twaiti is facing one of the best opportunities of his career, as being in the second-most important fight of the night guarantees him visibilityand, with a win, better future opportunities.
He is younger than his opponent, at 28 years old, and holds an undefeated record with 13 wins in 13 fights. His unblemished record speaks to what he brings to the ring. However, his knockout percentage is relatively low, with only five of his wins coming that way, equating to 38.46%.
The Brooklyn native stands out for his speed and ability to dodge his opponent’s punches. If he can build on these qualities and improve his KO rate, he could become a serious contender in the bantamweight division.
Earlier this year, he fought Ira Terry and won by unanimous decision. Before that victory, Twaiti had been out of the ring in 2023, which explains why his name isn’t as prominent in this weight class.
It’s important to note that the American fighter hasn’t secured a knockout since June 2022, when he faced Starlin Reyes.
Final Betting Analysis: Emmanuel Rodríguez vs. Khalid Twaiti
This is a crucial fight for both fighters, as it’s an opportunity to climb the bantamweight rankings and aim for a potential world title. Twaiti still has much to prove at 28, but he will suffer the first loss of his career against the Puerto Rican Rodríguez, whose experience in the ring will lead him to victory.
We’ll go for a unanimous decision victory.
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