Naoki Fukuda
As rumors continue surrounding possible negotiations for a host of 2019 fights, World Boxing News takes a closer look at which fighters are favored to come out on top.
From a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, to a heavyweight battle between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, all the major fractions are on offer.
First up is a second clash between Deontay Wilder and Fury, reported to be deep in negotiations for the spring.
Following an entertaining bout in December, Fury is now the favorite to come out on top.
Anthony Joshua facing Jarrell Miller is a mere formality, according to oddsmaker after a Dillian Whyte rematch recently fell apart for April 13th.
‘AJ’ is a heavy favorite to take the ‘Big Baby’ out.
Odds for several other big name top division battles.
Joshua versus…
Further down the top division food chain, an April clash between Dave Allen and Lucas Browne is already over the line, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
Bookies are favouring the former WBA champion.
Whilst up and coming contender Joe Joyce has been linked to an encounter with Luis Ortiz for some time now. Odds makers would go with the Brit should the fight happen in 2019.
Heading down the weights, here’s how the betting price rangers see those bouts unfolding.
MayPac2
Alvarez v Golovkin III / 160-168 Others
Alvarez versus…
160-168
Warrington v Galahad
Lomachenko v Crolla
Kell Brook versus…
Of the fights already over the line for 2019, bookies have some interesting views.
Alvarez v Jacobs (May 4th)
Crawford v Khan (April 20)
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