The World Boxing Organization World Welterweight name will be on the line October 13, 2018 if challenger Jose Benavidez Jr. (27-0-0, 18 knockouts) takes on defending winner Terence Crawford (33-0-0, 24 knockouts) at a 12-round bout. This championship battle will happen at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska and will be televised by ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
When: October 13th, Saturday, 2018
Where: CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Why: WBO Welterweight Title
Preview: The Amount of dominance by World Boxing Organization World Welterweight winner Terence Crawford is of profound proportions. In fact, few entities in any sport have proven Crawford’s excellence. The existing WBO World Welterweight champion will be fighting in his own back yard of Omaha, Nebraska on October 13 when he defends his title belt against lightly considered challenger Jose Benavidez Jr.. Crawford is a lots of good reason. Benavidez Jr could be undefeated but his resume is underwhelming. More
WBO Welterweight Title
No matter the superlatives are heaped upon World Boxing Organization World Middleweight Champion Terence Crawford they’d ultimately prove to be insufficient. Crawford is the best rated middleweight champion and has never lost a fight in his career. And in the age of 31, Crawford is showing no signs of slowing down. Crawford stands at five feet, eight inches tall with a reach of 70 inches and struggles from an orthodox position. As a native of Omaha that still resides there he is a local hero.
Crawford continue fought on June 9, 2018 when he defeated Jeff Horn at a ninth-round technical knockout at a scheduled 12 round fight. The battle took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and was for the World Boxing Organization World Welterweight title.
On August 19, 2017 Crawford met Julius Indongo in the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska and scored a third-round knockout win. The bout was scheduled for 12 rounds and was for the International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight, World Boxing Association Super World Super Lightweight, World Boxing Council World Super Lightweight, and World Boxing Organization World Super Lightweight titles. Crawford knocked down Indongo in both the second and third rounds.
Crawford defeated Felix Diaz on May 20, 2017 in a 10th around RTD for the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization World Super Lightweight titles. The bout was scheduled for 12 rounds and took place at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Jose Benavidez Jr. is 26 decades old and is now ranked 27th in the world. He stands six feet, two inches tall with a reach of 73 inches and fights from an orthodox position. Benavidez Jr. resides in of Phoenix, Arizona and is a native of Panorama City, California.
Benavidez Jr. continue fought on June 9, 2018 when he took on Frank Rojas in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a simple win for Benavidez as he scored a first-round knockout in a bout that was scheduled for 10 rounds.
Prior to this Benavidez Jr. took on Matthew Strode in the Bank of America Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Benavidez scored a eight round technical knockout win in a bout that was scheduled for eight rounds.
Jose Benavidez Jr. vs. Terence Crawford
The reasons for Crawford being such a massive favorite are pretty obvious. He is an established winner that has fought a much superior list of competitions. Benavidez Jr. has a far poorer body of work and that is a significant reason why he is ranked 27th in the world. Crawford should cruise to victory in front of his hometown fans.
Bet Jose Benavidez Jr. vs. Terence Crawford
Opening Boxing Lines at Bookmaker Sportsbook – Jose Benavidez Jr. +700 Vs. Terence Crawford -1500.
The present boxing line has Terence Crawford as the boxing favorite at -1500, which means that you have to risk $1500 to win $100. Jose Benavidez Jr is this battle’s underdog, which has worth at +700, which means for every $100 bet you will win $700.
Total Rounds Betting
The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds. Check back later for the total rounds. For instance, if the overall rounds gambling line is Over 9.5 Rounds -170, meaning that if you think the struggle is going to go to at least 10 rounds that you win your wager you would need to bet $170 to win $100. The Under 9.5 +Rounds +170, will mean you would have to risk $100 to win $170.