Butaev R. vs Alexander Castro

💣 Rajab Butaev and Alexander Castro will meet at Zuffa Boxing 13. The Russian boxer enters the fight with 16 wins and two losses. Butaev has experience at a high level and can combine power with technical boxing. Castro has 15 wins and two losses. The upcoming bout will be a serious test for the Colombian, as he will be up against an opponent capable of applying constant pressure.

We expect Butaev to try to take the centre of the ring from the opening rounds and keep the action at mid-range. The Russian can attack the body regularly, gradually reducing his opponent’s mobility. Castro will need to move a lot and counterpunch to stop Butaev from closing the distance unchallenged. As the fight goes on, Butaev’s advantage in physical exchanges may become more apparent. We expect the Russian to secure an inside-the-distance win. Our prediction — Rajab Butaev to win by KO/TKO.