We are traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to witness a rematch between two exciting Flyweights once Adrian Curiel welcomes Sivenathi Nontshinga to the ring for a second time.
This fight will be a rematch from their recent bout back in November, where the Mexican took his opponent’s belt and broke his unbeaten record.
With two exciting twenty-five-year-old fighters getting ready to put it all on the line, in front of an arena that will host a patriotic crowd ready to support their fighter, things are going to get electric once the lights go out and the fighters prepare to walk towards the ring.
We have seen this clash unfold once, but we need to break down all the small details as we prepare for this second clash to take place, so fasten your belts and get ready to dive into the details right with us.
When and Where:
Friday, February 16, 8:00 pm ET at the Auditorio Guelaguetza, Oaxaca, MX
Ring Walks Time:
(Estimated) 10:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds:
Adrian Curiel 1.562
Sivenathi Nontshinga 2.662
Draw Offs:
18.5
Where To Watch:
ESPN
Why Bet on Adrian Curiel?
Curiel (24-4-1) took one of the shock wins of the season the last time. It’s always unexpected when a champion loses its crown, in most cases, but how he one-punch knocked out the South African is truly something to remember, especially considering that the fight was just some minutes old.
That’s how the world of professional boxing works, with KO coming at the least expected of times. Now the Mexican has the chance to make his first defense at home, although against an old foe the former champion.
Why Bet on Sivenathi Nontshinga?
It was the first time that Sivenathi Nontshinga (12-1-0) tasted defeat in his young career, and now he is facing his first title rematch. This kind of chance is always a two-edged sword, as it’s a quick chance to put things in order and act as if nothing happened, while, in case of losing, is a fast pass to oblivion in some cases.
Another careless approach could be a recipe for disaster, so even with a fire in his eyes looking for revenge, the former champion must be careful and intelligent.
Final Betting Analysis – Adrian Curiel vs. Sivenathi Nontshinga
It was low-key the biggest upset in 2023 as Curiel, a huge underdog, KO’d then-undefeated Nontshinga in just two rounds. Now, the lines have flipped with Curiel favored.
Some may have dismissed Curiel’s KO win over Nontshing as a “fluke.” But the new light flyweight champion is fighting in his home country of Mexico, so Curiel’s chances of repeating his success increase.
If Curiel can secure another decisive victory here, then he legitimized himself as one of the best 108-pound boxers on the planet. It’s also a wide-open division outside of Kenshiro Teraji holding the WBC and WBA belts. Curiel may have just spiced things up thanks to his upset.
The little-known boxer was considered a journeyman as he had a 16-4-1 record fighting local opposition at some point. But he rattled off eight straight victories to earn a title shot.
We expect the Mexican to repeat his success, even though not as soon as he did the first time. We’ll go for a decision victory.
Go for a victory for the champion at 1.562. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $56.2 for a total payout of $156.2.
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