Rafael Espinoza vs Sergio Chirino Prediction, Odds & How to Watch (June 21)

• Undefeated WBO Featherweight Champion Rafael Espinoza faces Sergio Chirino Sanchez on Friday, June 21st
• The Friday boxing odds heavily favor Espinoza to retain his title
• Read on for Espinoza vs Chirino prediction, betting preview and fighter analysis

Boxing fans are in for a treat this Friday, as undefeated WBO Featherweight Champion Rafael Espinoza puts his title on the line against fellow Mexican Sergio Chirino Sanchez. This all-action bout headlines a stacked card at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, with the ESPN+ televised action kicking off at 7:00 pm ET.

Oddsmakers are siding with “El Divino” in the boxing odds, pricing the champ as a heavy -800 favorite over”El Chino”. We’ve made our Espinoza vs Sanchez prediction to help you place an educated wager on Friday night’s bout.

Here is our Espinoza vs Sanchez prediction, along with tale of the tape analysis, plus how to stream.

Espinoza vs Sanchez Odds

In the Espinoza vs Sanchez odds at DraftKings, “El Divino” is a massive -800 moneyline favorite, giving him an 88.9% implied probability of winning. As the +475 underdog, “El Chino” implied chance of winning is 17.4%.

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How to Watch

US viewers can catch all the action live on ESPN+. In the UK and Ireland, tune in starting at 11:00 pm GMT on Sky Sports.

The Undercard:

• Andres “Savage” Cortes vs. Abraham “El Super” Nova (junior lightweights, 10 rounds)
• Troy Isley vs. Javier Martinez (middleweights, 10 rounds)
• Floyd Diaz vs. Francisco Pedroza Portillo (bantamweights, 8 rounds)
• Demler Zamora vs. Jose Antonio Meza (junior lightweights, 8 rounds)

Rafael Espinoza Analysis

The 6’1″ Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) has been a revelation since turning pro in 2013. With an 83% KO ratio, the Michoacán native has been a wrecking ball at 126 pounds. He served notice to the division in December, upsetting two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramírez by majority decision to capture the WBO strap.

Espinoza’s reach, strong jab, and relentless pressure have proven to be a powerful combination. He’s dispatched eight of his last 10 foes within three rounds, with 15 of his 20 stoppages coming by the 3rd round. An aggressive body puncher with a deep gas tank, “El Divino” aims to make his first title defense a memorable one.

The rangy Mexican’s triumph over Ramírez was a star-making performance. Despite hitting the deck in round 5, Espinoza showed immense heart, roaring back to drop the champion in the 12th en route to a majority decision.

His blend of size, power, and offensive aggression has many predicting a bright future for the 30-year-old in the featherweight division.

Sergio Chirino Sanchez Analysis

Chirino (22-1, 13 KOs) has been quietly climbing the ranks since his 2016 debut. The heavy-handed Oaxaca product carries a 59% KO ratio and has rebounded impressively since his lone defeat in 2018 (RTD 3 vs. Mauricio Lara).

At 5’9″, Chirino will be giving up four inches in height and substantial reach to Espinoza. However, the 29-year-old challenger is a clever pressure fighter. He likes to slip inside and unload with hooks and uppercuts. Body punching is his specialty – wearing down opponents and creating openings upstairs.

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— Sergio Chirino JR (@chirino_oax) June 19, 2024

In his last outing in February, Chirino brutally stopped Dennis Contreras in the 3rd round. An upset win over Espinoza would complete a meteoric rise for “El Chino”.

While he hasn’t faced elite competition, Chirino has demonstrated solid fundamentals, ring intelligence, and an ability to adapt during fights. He will need to utilize these skills to tackle the challenge that Espinoza presents.

Tale of the Tape

Espinoza vs Sanchez Prediction

I’ve been impressed with Chirino’s recent run, but Espinoza represents a notable step-up in class. Not only is “El Divino” naturally bigger and longer, but his title-winning effort over a pound-for-pound level talent in Ramírez was truly impressive.

Look for Espinoza to establish his jab early, controlling the distance and landing straight rights. Chirino will have moments when he gets inside, but Espinoza’s size and power will be key. By the middle rounds, expect the champ to be battering a fading Chirino along the ropes.

Ultimately, Espinoza’s physical advantages and experience at the championship level will likely be too much for the gutsy Chirino. We predict “El Divino” will retain his WBO Featherweight Title via a 6-7th round TKO on Friday night.

The Pick:

• Rafael Espinoza via TKO