Caleb Plant vs Armando Resendiz will headline a PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video card alongside Jermall Charlo vs Thomas LaManna (39-5-1, 18 KOs). The entire event will take place at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on May 31. You can catch all the action live on Amazon Prime. Discussing both Plant vs Resendiz and Charlo vs LaManna, Dan Rafael and TJ Rives appeared on the Bet US Boxing Show to reveal their best bets for these intriguing clashes.
It’s been no secret that should Plant (23-2, 14 KOs) and Charlo (33-0, 22 KOs) win, they are likely to face each other next. When appearing at the final press conference, Plant promised a show on Saturday: “I’m looking to put on a show. This is a big moment for Armando, but it’s big for me too. I have a lot on the line. He may have nothing to lose, but I’ve got everything to lose. I sacrificed a lot and you’re gonna see it in the ring.”
Charlo also exuded confidence at the final presser: “I’m moving up to 168 because the competition is better. “I’m not overlooking LaManna, but there are other fighters I can face in this division that would solidify my legacy. But right nowI’m focused on getting wins and getting to the next level. I’m always learning and enjoying the sport.”
Looking ahead to Plant vs Resendiz (15-2, 11 KOs) & Charlo vs LaManna at the Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, both TJ Rives and Dan Rafael backed Plant to win by decision at +210, with both unsurprisingly taking the over 9.5 rounds at -125.
Dan and TJ are both confident of Charlo returning in style, with them selecting the KO victory for the Texan fighter at -140, with Rafael also selecting the under 8.5 rounds at -115.
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