Emanuel Navarrete vs. O'Shaquie Foster headlines Saturday's boxing card at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, with three junior lightweight world titles on the line.
Navarrete brings his relentless pressure and punching volume against Foster, a slick technician whose defensive skills present an intriguing challenge.
Check out our predictions and latest boxing odds for Saturday's unification showdown on Oct. 24.
Who will win Emanuel Navarrete vs O'Shaquie Foster: Navarrete (+155)
Navarrete is my pick. Foster is the sharper technician and a difficult fighter to pin down, but his tendency to start slowly could be costly against someone with Navarrete's relentless pressure and punching volume.
Navarrete is going to bring the fight to Foster from the opening bell, and if Foster spends too much time figuring him out, he could find himself in an early hole.
I expect Foster to make adjustments and find success with his counters, but Navarrete's activity should give him enough of a lead to hold on for the win.
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Emanuel Navarrete vs O'Shaquie Foster best bet: Navarrete to Win by Decision (+340)
Navarrete by decision is my best bet. Foster is the more polished boxer, but his habit of taking too long to get started could prove costly against someone with Navarrete's work rate.
I expect Navarrete to bank the early rounds through pressure and activity before Foster finds success with his sharper counters.
Foster should make things uncomfortable late, but I'm backing Navarrete to withstand that push and emerge with a competitive decision.
COVERS INTEL: Foster's last four victories have come by decision, including wins over Raymond Ford and Stephen Fulton.Emanuel Navarrete vs O'Shaquie Foster odds
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| Method of Victory | Emanuel Navarrete | O'Shaquie Foster |
| To win outright | +155 | -200 |
| To win by KO/TKO | +450 | +500 |
| To win by points or decision | +340 | -110 |
| Total rounds | Over 10.5 -425 |
Under 10.5 +280 |
Odds as of Oct. 23.
Foster is a -200 favorite, down slightly from the opening price around -205 with the fight just moments away.
What interests me is Foster's tendency to start slow, a consistent flaw of his, as that could allow Navarrete to bank early rounds through pressure and activity, then withstand the sharper technician's late adjustments to win a competitive fight on the scorecards.
Emanuel Navarrete vs O'Shaquie Foster tale of the tape
| Emanuel Navarrete | O'Shaquie Foster | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Age | 33 |
| 5'7" | Height | 5'8 1/2" |
| Super-Featherweight | Weight Class | Super-Featherweight |
| 72" | Reach | 72" |
| 40-2-1 | Record | 25-3 |
| 33 | Wins by KO | 12 |
Foster stands an inch and a half taller, but both fighters share a 72-inch reach. Navarrete brings considerably more punching power, with 33 knockouts in 40 victories compared to Foster's 12 in 25 wins.
Their styles couldn't be more different, with Navarrete relying on pressure and volume while Foster prefers to control range and counterpunch.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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