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As the 2023 world boxing season evolves, the upcoming bout between Luis Alberto Lopez and Joet Gonzalez promises to be an electrifying event. In addition, both boxers will be playing for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight world title.
Both “El Venado” Lopez and Gonzalez have displayed exceptional skill and determination in their previous bouts, setting the stage for an unforgettable showdown.
The 29-year-old Mexican, Lopez, is currently the featherweight champion after an excellent unanimous victory over Josh Warrington in December 2022. The Mexican fighter retained the belt with a brutal technical KO over Michael Conlan in May. However, both fights took place in England, so this will be the first time Lopez can defend his belt in front of his home crowd.
When:
Friday, September 15 at 22:00 ET. at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas
Ring Walks time:
(Estimated) 24:00 ET
Moneyline odds:
Luis Alberto Lopez -714
Joet Gonzalez +400
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Why Bet on Luis Alberto Lopez?
Mexican Luis Alberto “El Venado” Lopez has caused a sensation in the professional boxing scene thanks to their aggressive fighting style and his excellent record. Right now, 30-year-old El Venado has a record of 28 wins and only 2 losses, and his last defeat was in May 2019, where he accumulated 11 consecutive fights with wins.
On the other hand, it is worth highlighting his most recent victory over Michael Conlan, where he exhibited his power and precision while defending the IBF title last May. In addition, this victory has further cemented his reputation as a formidable opponent.
Why Bet on Joet Gonzalez?
On the other side of the ring, we have Joet Gonzalez, an American boxer with 26 wins, 2 losses, and 15 knockouts.
Gonzalez’s only losses came against Shakur Stevenson in 2019 for the vacant WBO featherweight title and then to Emanuel Navarrete in 2021 for the same belt. Finally, his third loss came in 2022 to Isaac Dogboe by a split decision.
However, by unanimous decision, Gonzalez bounced back with a win against Enrique Vivas in his last fight, proving that he is still a force to be reckoned with.
Final Betting Analysis: Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez
Both fighters are famous for their aggressive style but approach their fights differently. El Venado is known for his relentless pressure and ability to wear down his opponents, while Gonzalez tends to be more tactical, focusing on precision and timing. This difference in styles could make for an interesting clash in the ring.
Considering all factors of this fight, our betting selection for this bout leans towards Luis Alberto “El Venado” Lopez. His aggressive style, combined with his power, could be too much for Gonzalez. However, it is important to remember that this is a very evenly matched fight, and anything can happen in the ring.
Both fighters have a good percentage of KO’s, so we believe they both be very careful and take the things to the judges. There, we believe our pick will win by unanimous decision.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline Luis Alberto Lopez. If you put $100 on Lopez at -714, you’ll see a $14.01 win with a total payout of $114.01.
Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez Betting Pick: Luis Alberto Lopez
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