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Akdeniz vs Bielma Prediction, Fight Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks

WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight Belt at Stake

Bielma Facing Uphill Battle

Taking a fight on short notice rarely ends well, so challenger Cristian Bielma could have a tough night on Friday against champion Mazlum Akdeniz.

Boxing odds have Akdeniz at -1200 to regain his WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight title in Canada and improve his unbeaten record to 18-0.

Akdeniz vs Bielma Prediction, Fight Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks 01-13-2023
Akdeniz vs Bielma Prediction, Fight Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks 01-13-2023

For Bielma, it’s a chance to score an unlikely win and rise in the rankings.

Let’s check the latest Boxing odds, stats, and Boxing lines for Akdeniz vs Bielma. We’ve plenty of Boxing betting odds for you to consider.

Akdeniz Passes First Test

Like many boxers trying to improve their unbeaten record, Akdeniz was facing low-level opponents for much of his career before beating Juan Rodriguez last June.

The three-star fight was a good test for Akdeniz, who captured the vacant WBC Continental title. The unanimous decision victory came easily, with the judges giving him the nod 98-90, 98-90, 97-91.

The Canadian gets the advantage of fighting in front of a home crowd, and although he’s ranked 62nd in the world, the -1200 favorite shouldn’t have too many problems with Bielma, who is ranked much higher.

Most of his opponents have been terrible, including Jovanni Martinez (7-11-1) and Luis Diaz Marmol (7-13), who he failed to knockout. We thought he would have knocked them both out, but with only eight knockouts from 17 fights, Akdeniz has a long way to go in the division.

However, he took the Marmol fight just five days after knocking out Jader Esquivia, so we applaud his hustle.

“To his credit, he was ready to fight anywhere, any time, and he’s being rewarded for being prepared despite the circumstances,” promoter Lee Baxter said after the bout. “The goal is to have Mazlum in a position to challenge for a world title. … Hopefully, by the end of the year, he’ll have a regional title around his waist, and come next year, the opportunity comes for him to realize his destiny as world champ.”

That prediction came true, and although Mazlum is only the fourth-ranked Canadian in the lightweight division, he’s yet to lose.

Taking the -1200 with the sportsbook could be hard for some bettors based on his record.

Bielma Not on Same Level

Credit goes to the 29-year-old Mexican for taking the fight on short notice, but he could be there just to collect his payday.

The 19-4-2 fighter lost to Angel Fierro in 2021 before beating a 5-3-2 fighter in Mexico. His most recent fight was a majority draw against another moderate boxer, so he will do well to survive the 10 rounds against Akdeniz.

Bielma is the 281st-ranked fighter in the division and 49th-ranked in Mexico, so he’s miles off being the best and that’s reflected by his +650 odds.

The total rounds line is 8½, which is surprising. Bielma will do well to avoid getting knocked out, and although Akdeniz isn’t the most powerful boxer, Bielma has been knocked out by worse.

Betting online markets aren’t expected to take much money for the underdog and he could be friendless on fight night.

Akdeniz vs Bielma Head-to-Head

This will be the first meeting between Akdeniz and Bielma.

Akdeniz vs Bielma Fight Information

  • Fight: Akdeniz (17-0) vs Bielma (19-4-2)
  • Day/Time: Friday, Jan 13, 11:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Place Bell, Laval, Canada
  • Akdeniz vs Bielma Live Stream: Box Live

Akdeniz vs Bielma Betting Lines

Akdeniz vs Bielma Picks & Prediction

Even though the odds are short, we’re taking Akdeniz to win at -1200. However, we’re also happy to back him to win by knockout.

Bettors also get value for Under 8½ rounds at +225. It’s an excellent price, and if Akdeniz wants any chance of rising up the ranks, he needs to finish Bielma.

Akdeniz is listed at -1200 in our Vegas boxing lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Akdeniz, you have a chance to win $8. Bielma is +650, offering a chance to win $650 on a $100 wager.

The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Akdeniz a 92.31% chance to win, with Bielma at 13.33%.

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