Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua collide in one of the most anticipated crossover bouts in boxing on Friday, December 19, live on Netflix.
Our boxing betting team has analyzed the entire Paul vs. Joshua prelims card, breaking down each matchup with expert predictions, best bets, and value angles to help you stay ahead of the market from the opening bell to the main event.
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Paul vs Joshua undercard best bets
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley
Woodley was reluctant to let his hands go toward the end of his MMA career, and he could be even more gun-shy after getting brutally knocked out by Paul. He’ll have a tough time closing the distance or cutting off the ring, which will allow Silva to stay at range and work behind his jab.
It won’t be as exciting as Silva’s UFC title reign, but we should see a technical bout from the more fluid striker as he lands the cleaner shots and banks rounds en route to a decision victory.
Read Rohit's full Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley predictions.
Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin
There's nothing Beaudoin can do to stop Baumgardner's momentum. While she has amateur experience, her professional run hasn't prepared her for the class difference she'll face against the heavy-handed champion.
I expect Beaudoin to try and do something early to no avail, and she'll opt to shell up behind a high guard and be an open book for Baumgardner by the middle of the fight.
Read Danny's full Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin predictions.
Caroline Dubois vs Camila Panatta
There isn’t much Camilla Panatta can do here. Survival might be the most likely choice, particularly because she doesn’t have the firepower to give Dubois pause and won’t be able to disrupt her footwork.
While Panatta can always try to maul Dubois and hope to pressure her against the ropes, the speedier Dubois will make her pay for coming at her in a straight line.
Read Danny's full Caroline Dubois vs Camilla Panatta predictions.
Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle
Johnson is the younger, faster, stronger, and overall better version of Galle and won’t need to worry about getting outworked. Once she starts landing her big punches, Galle won’t be able to return fire, and the points will pile up in favor of the champion.
Read Danny's full Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle predictions.
Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos
Valle has made a career out of outworking and outsmarting opponents, using her movement and activity to rack up rounds while minimizing damage. Her cardio is elite, and her discipline in the pocket is textbook.
Bustillos, meanwhile, is talented and willing, but lacks the precision or defensive awareness needed to dethrone someone as experienced as Valle.
I don’t see Valle doing enough damage to warrant a stoppage. Bustillos could be competitive early on, but will eventually get outfought and beaten up on the inside, the longer the fight goes.
Read Danny's full Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos predictions.
Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona
Griffin should find himself able to land his big shots early on and potentially get to a fast start. If Cardona can hang around after the initial blitz, or if he can avoid it altogether by staying on Griffin’s chest and targeting his body, he could make things difficult for the power puncher.
Unfortunately for Cardona, we’ve seen that he’s unable to keep up a fast pace, and once he slows down, Griffin will be in position to take over the fight.
Read Danny's full Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona predictions.
