Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley Prediction
🔊 Which of the guys will lose their coveted zero? This question is in the air ahead of the bout that will close the undercard of the boxing evening in Saudi Arabia. Shakur Stevenson, who is the WBC lightweight champion, will put his belt on the line in a fight against Josh Padley. Initially, Shakur was supposed to face Floyd Schofield, but he withdrew from the fight due to health reasons. Bookmakers believe that the challenger has virtually no chance of success. In our prediction, we will discuss whether this is really the case.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Shakur Stevenson Team Overview
Shakur is one of the top talents in the lightweight division and ranks third in this category according to "The Ring" magazine. This is already the third weight class where he has managed to win a championship belt. Stevenson won silver at the Rio Olympics and has won all 22 bouts in the professional ring. The only gap in his game, which cannot be corrected, is the lack of knockout power. The American outplays opponents through other aspects: speed, timing, technique, and high fighting IQ. The last to experience this was Artem Harutyunyan, who lost to Shakur by unanimous decision.
Match Results: Shakur Stevenson
Josh Padley Team Overview
Until recently, few people knew about Padley. The Englishman defeated one opponent after another and even went on a streak of three consecutive early victories; however, the level of his opposition, to put it mildly, left much to be desired. The first serious test awaited "Paddy" in September of last year. He faced an undefeated compatriot, Mark Chamberlain, who had a greater media presence, and defeated him by unanimous decision. Currently, Josh is ranked 12th in the WBC rankings, and the upcoming fight is an incredible opportunity for him. This is the big fight that the young man, who works as an electrician on the side, has dreamed of.
Match Results: Josh Padley
Editor's Prediction
The difference in technique and experience between the fighters is colossal. Therefore, in our opinion, there is no intrigue in the upcoming bout. Stevenson, with his smart boxing, will easily outbox Padley, confidently defending his title. Shakur intends to show the Brit what it means to step into the ring against an elite fighter, and he will surely succeed in doing so. Yes, the American is not a knockout artist, but he surpasses his opponent in class to such an extent that the fight is unlikely to go the distance. We believe the opponents will spend no more than ten rounds in the ring.
