LiontipsImam Khataev vs. Ezequiel Maderna. Prediction and bets on the fight
Command Analysis
Current form
In January 2023, Imam Khatayev defeated Pole Michal Ludwiczak (KO, second round) and won the vacant North American Boxing Federation belt. In his next fight, the Russian defeated former WBO European champion Richard Bolotnik (KO, sixth round) from Latvia and entered his second title fight in his career.
The 30-year-old Khataev has seven wins (seven by knockout). Imam is ranked 36th in the division according to BoxRec and fifth in the national ranking. The Russian boxer's collection includes bronze medals from the Olympics and the World Championship.
Interesting trends for betting
Six of Khataev's seven knockout wins came in the first three rounds.
Current form
In January 2023, Ezequiel Maderna defeated Briton Carol Itauma (KO, fifth round) and won the WBC International title . But in his first defense, he lost to another boxer from the United Kingdom, Willie Hutchinson (KO, fourth round). And in his last fight in February 2024, the Argentinean was defeated by Russian Vasily Voitsekhovsky (split decision).
Maderna, 37, has 31 wins (21 by knockout) and 12 losses. Ezequiel is ranked 102nd in the division by BoxRec and second nationally.
Interesting trends for betting
Maderna's knockout record is 68 percent.
Trends
Bet The fight will not be complete
The boxers have 28 knockout wins between them.
1.22Tip and bets
Bookmakers' analysts consider Khataev the undisputed favorite of the upcoming fight. In their opinion, only a miracle can help Maderna achieve success. And that's true. The Russian is in his prime and is confidently moving towards the main fight of his career. Maderna is clearly not among the serious rivals. Imam will have to achieve a convincing victory.
Our prediction is Khataev's victory by knockout at 1.45
