Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson Tonight
Fight Picks Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson Odds: This Saturday another American will take a stab at bringing the world heavyweight championship back to the U.S when Kevin Johnson travels to Switzerland to face Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko. The fight will aired at 10:15 PM ET on HBO but gamblers need to get their bets in before 3 PM ET which is when the fight will officially start. Klitschko, 38-2, 37 KO’s, will be making the 4th defense of his title that he reclaimed 14 months ago after a 4 year retirement. The Atlanta native Johnson, 22-0-1, 9 KO’s, is the #10 ranked contender in the world and will be facing by far the stiffest test of his career.
The Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson Odds have Klitschko as a -1900 boxing betting favorite at Bodog.com.
Fight Picks Analysis: The 6’3” 242 Lb. Johnson is built like a brick house and is equipped with fast hands. Johnson has a good sense of distance and a heavy and accurate jab that is one of the best in boxing. Johnson is not a devastating puncher like his frame would suggest but he does have a right cross with some sting behind it. Johnson has very-good footwork, puts his punchers together well and knows how to think in the ring. Johnson is a very confident fighter with a good chin but he has faced limited competition. Johnson is still learning to fight inside and at times he does not move his head enough. The Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson Odds Total is at 9.5 Rounds with the UNDER at -155 boxing betting odds.
At 6’8” 247 Lb. Klitschko with long powerful arms and an awkward style, Vitali Klitschko is a pain in the ass to fight. Klitschko is an expert at distance that uses a relaxed hands low style that makes him a very elusive target. Vitali has very-good right hand power and a whipping left hook that he throws fluidly. Klitscko is not fleet of foot but he moves well for a big man. Klitschko is a very strong man both mentally and physically with terrific stamina and punch resistance. Klitscko’s weaknesses are his paper thin skin, age (38) and durability with his numerous physical injuries.
This fight should go to Klitschko but you never know when he could get old overnight or have his paper thin skin spring a leak. Johnson is hungry, smart and fast and is worth taking a flier on with his lucrative price tag.
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Fight Picks Play: Kevin Johnson +950 Boxing Betting Odds (1 UNIT)
Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson Tale-of-The Tape
Vitali Klitschko Tale-of-The Tape
Ht. 6'8"
Wt. 247
Age: 38
Reach 80"
Style: Boxer\Slickster
Best Punch: Straight Right
Rounds Fought: 174
Kevin Johnson Tale-of-The Tape
Ht. 6'4"
Wt. 243
Age 30
Reach: 82"
Style: Jabber
Best Punch: Right Cross
Rounds Fought: 132
Boxing Picks Skill Ratings 1-10
Vitali Klitschko
Size: 9 (x200%)
Power: 8 (x200%)
Boxing Ability: 8 (x200%)
Hand Speed: 5 (x200%)
Stamina: 8 (x200%)
Defense: 9 (x200%)
Durability: 8 (x200%)
Legs: 7
Jab: 9
Heart: 8
Punch Output: 8
Boxing Picks Overall Rating: 8.7
Kevin Johnson
Size: 7 (x200%)
Power: 6 (x200%)
Boxing Ability: 7 (x200%)
Hand Speed: 8 (x200%)
Stamina: 7 (x200%)
Defense: 8 (x200%)
Durability: 8 (x200%)
Legs: 7
Jab: 10
Heart: 8
Punch Output: 6
Boxing Picks Overall Rating: 8.1
