Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith Odds, Analysis & Predictions

The light heavyweight bout between Eleider Alvarez and Joe Smith Jr remains on for this summer. However, the date is yet to be confirmed. Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith odds are very close, with Alvarez holding an edge. It is expected to be so tough and exciting, with the bookies suggesting it will be the top fight of summer 2020.

Alvarez vs Smith was originally about to take place in mid-July at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. However, Alvarez has hurt his shoulder lately as online sportsbook news in the United States reported. Now, the fight will likely take place sometime in late August.

The winner of Alvarez vs Smith will face the winner of another eliminator, between Umar Salamov and Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO belt, in early 2021. Canelo Alvarez relinquished the WBO belt shortly after he stopped Sergey Kovalev in 11 rounds in November 2019.

The fight is highly anticipated, especially the Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith odds are very close. Alvarez values -163 of a win, while his opponent Smith stands at +120, as per Bet365 Sportsbook. The fight will be very physical with no massive favorite. Thus, it is probably one of the summer’s best-matchup and highest-profile fights.

Eleider Alvarez a highly experienced fighter

Alvarez of Colombia, 36, is the former light heavyweight champion. He has briefly held the WBO title in 2018 after stopping Kovalev in seven rounds. A few months later Alvarez endured his first and only loss in a rematch against Kovalev. He took one year off from boxing coming back in January 2020 against Michael Seals. He defeated Seals via seven-round KO in style.

As per online sportsbooks in the United States, Alvarez has a lot of experience. Alongside his two fights against Kovalov, Alvarez won against Jean Pascal and Lucien Bute, holding a record of 25-1, with 14 KOs. That makes him a slightly better fighter than Smith. But, his shoulder will likely be his weakest spot, and if Smith takes advantage and builds confidence he might put Alvarez under huge pressure.

Joe Smith is a dangerous puncher

The construction worker from Long Island, New York came as a big surprise in 2016 upsetting the likes of Andrzej Fonfara in one round. A few months later he sent Bernard Hopkins out of the ring and into retirement with an eight-round stoppage. However, his momentum did not last long as he lost to Sullivan Barrera and WBA titlist Dmitry Bivol.

The 30-year-old with a record of 25-3, with 20 KOs had his last fight in January, outpointing Jesse Hart over 10 rounds. Smith is not someone with the greatest boxing skills. But, he can give 110 percent in the ring. He does not hesitate to use his strength and put all the pressure on his opponent. Therefore, do not expect Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith odds to easily tilt toward Alvarez. Smith can make an upset if he brings out the best in himself.

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