On Saturday night, Jason Moloney will defend his WBO bantamweight title for the first time against undefeated challenger Saul “The Beast” Sanchez, in an exciting duel between two budding stars of the 118-pound division.
This title fight has all the ingredients of an exciting boxing match between two hungry fighters at the top of their game. Moloney comes in as the defending champion, but Sanchez won’t be easy to beat as the inspired challenger.
Moloney’s boxing skills, footwork, and ring IQ give him an edge over Sanchez’s attacking style. He is an intelligent fighter who sets traps and counters effectively and has an underrated power with a 57% knockout ratio.
Sanchez is aggressive and looks to put pressure on the action, which could work in Moloney’s fightback strategy. He has yet to face an elite opponent, so moving up to world title level is an important test.
This is an unmissable title fight between two of the best bantamweights in boxing today. Moloney wants to prove his worth as a champion, while Sanchez wants to announce his arrival to the elite of the 118 pounds.
When and Where?
Saturday, January 13th, 10:00 pm ET and 7:00 pm PT, at the Videotron Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Moneyline odds:
Jason Moloney 1.28
Saul Sanchez 4.01
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Why Bet on Jason Moloney?
Australian Jason ”Mayhem” Moloney, clinched the WBO belt in May last year when he beat Vincent Astrolabe by a majority decision to claim his championship title. He has a professional record of 26-2 with 19 knockouts and is currently on an impressive winning streak. Moloney is known for his relentless pressure-fighting style and devastating power in both hands.
Jason is 5’5″ with a reach of 65″. He is 32 years old, turned professional in 2014, and has fought all his fights in the bantamweight division.
Why Bet on Saul Sanchez?
For his part, Sánchez is a talented Mexican/Californian boxer who is looking for his first world title. With a 20-2 record and 12 KOs, he has passed all the tests of his young career. Saul, an astute boxer and puncher, has fast hands and skillful defense, as well as great punching power.
Saul Sanchez is 5’5″ tall with a reach of 66.1″. He is 26 years old and only turned professional in 2016, but he has been active, fighting 4 to 5 times a year since then. Like Moloney, Sanchez has competed fully at bantamweight as a professional.
He comes from beating the Filipino southpaw RV Deniega in October 2023 in Japan by unanimous decision after an 8-round fight.
Final Betting Analysis: Jason Moloney vs. Saul Sanchez
Moloney will look to use his technical boxing skills and quick hands to get past Sanchez over the 12-round distance. The Australian Orthodox fighter has an excellent jab and strong counter-attacking skills that could frustrate Sanchez’s aggressive style. In addition, the key for Moloney will be to keep his distance and not get involved in an internal fight where Sanchez does his best work. If he can avoid the Mexican’s big power punches and rack up points with his superior boxing IQ, he should be able to retain his title on the scorecards.
For Sanchez, this fight represents a big step forward in the competition. The Californian will need to cut the ring and enter from the inside to connect his characteristic left hook to the body and above the right one. He has brutal power, but his technique is raw. He tends to go crazy with his punches and neglects to defend sometimes.
As a result, his best chance is to turn it into an all-out war and hope to catch Moloney with a punch that ends the fight. However, he cannot be reckless against the skilled counter-puncher. Sanchez should work behind a solid jab and avoid running into counters as he presses forward.
If nothing strange happens in this fight, Jason Moloney should succeed in his first defense of the OMG bantamweight title and take a solid decision victory against Saul Sanchez.
Go for a victory for the defending champion at 1.28. If you bet 100 at such odds, you could get $28.00 for a total payout of $128.00.
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