The Mexican people will be connected this Saturday, March 2, with one of their favorite fighters, Luis Alberto “El Venado” López, who will defend his world title against Japanese Reiya Abe.
The fight will take place at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, and is organized by Top Rank, in a fight where the Mexican wants to achieve his third defense of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight belt.
The Venado has had this belt since 2022 and has proven to be one of the best in the category. Against the Japanese, he could get the opportunity to fight against rivals of greater importance worldwide.
For Abe, this is a unique chance to make a name for himself in the sport’s elite.
Lopez and Abe will star in the night’s co-main event, as New York will also see Uzbekistan’s Otabek Kholmatov face Raymond Ford of the United States for the vacant World Boxing Association featherweight title.
When and Where?
Saturday, March 2, 9:00 pm ET at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York
Ring Walks:
(Estimated) 10:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds:
Luis Alberto López 1.11
Reiya Abe 5.5
Where To Watch:
ESPN
Why bet on Luis Alberto López?
Luis Alberto López is one of Mexico’s most important fighters, currently holding the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight world title.
El Venado, 32, had his last fight in September of last year, when he defeated Joet Gonzalez by unanimous decision, winning his second defense of his belt.
He had previously defeated Michael Conlan in England by knockout. It should be remembered that he won the belt for the first time when he defeated Josh Warrington in the same country in a majority decision.
Throughout his career, López has forged a record of 29 wins, 16 of them by way of the dream, and only two defeats, which have always been on the cards.
His last loss was several years ago, more accurately in 2019, when he was unable to defeat Rubén Villa. The other was a year earlier against Abraham Montoya. He is currently on a 12-fight unbeaten streak.
Why bet on Reiya Abe?
The age difference between Reiya Abe (30) and his opponent, is only one year. However, the Japanese have given a good account of his quality in his career of almost 11 years, being the fifth in the world in the featherweight ranking.
Kiko Martínez was his last victim in April last year, being defeated by a unanimous decision.
In his record, he has been a Japanese and Asian featherweight champion, so now he needs to take that ability to the big leagues, against an opponent of great renown in the world.
For Abe, this will be a great experience, since it is the first time he leaves his country, and he is in search of a big title, something that could mark a before and after in the coming years of his career.
The Japanese fighter’s record is 25 wins, only 10 by knockout, three losses, and only one draw.
The record indicates that his power is not a strength. However, as a good boxer trained in his country, he stands out for his technical ability and agility.
Final Betting Analysis – Luis Alberto López vs. Reiya Abe
At Gambyl Exchange we find that Luis Alberto López is the favorite of the match with a Moneyline of 1.11, while Reiya Abe has 5.5.
Both are experienced boxers, but the victory will go to the Mexican López, who is in great shape and will take this fight against the Japanese Abe as a springboard to enter a higher-level card. We believe the final result will be a unanimous decision victory.
Go for a win in Luis Alberto López’s Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.11, you will gain $11 for a total payout of $111.
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