Badillo (19-0-1) competes in the U.S. for the first time. The Mexican fighter has won three fights via knockout. She is ready to dethrone Fundora and bring gold back home.
“I worked hard to earn my spot to challenge for this undisputed championship,” said Badillo. “I am excited to make my U.S. debut and make waves in women’s boxing.”
The Sporting News looks at the odds for this fight and makes a final prediction.
Gabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo betting odds
Per the FanDuel Sportsbook, Gabriela Fundora is the -2400 favorite, while Marilyn Badillo is the +820 underdog.
Gabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo betting trends
Via the FanDuel Sportsbook:
- Fundora via KO/TKO: -135
- Fundora via decision: +120
- Badillo via KO/TKO: +3600
- Badillo via decision: +1300
- Draw: +2400
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Gabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo odds, prediction
The fight could either be a masterful performance from Fundora or a surprise Badillo win. The former seems more likely.
Fundora is one of the top punchers out there. She ranks seventh in +/- at 9.8 and averages the third-most total punches thrown per round (56.6), and landed (17.2). “Sweet Poison” lands the most jabs per round (5), which has helped take her opponents to the floor.
Volume shots are key for Fundora. Beating Arely Mucino for the IBF flyweight title in 2023, Fundora landed 35 of 87 punches in a two-minute round one. She outlanded Mucino 136-31 in just ten minutes. Against Gabriela Alaniz, Fundora landed 112 of 482 shots in a fight that ended in the seventh.
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Her opponents land the seventh-fewest punches landed (8.1). Alaniz landed 97 of 359 shots when they fought. Part of the reason is for her volume and her impeccable defense. Fast and efficient, Fundora can use her height and power to her advantage.
Badillo has not faced the same level of competition as the champion, and her lack of power may be a detriment against someone who has as much pop as Fundora has.
With the bright lights on her, Fundora should win in electric fashion.
Sporting News prediction: Fundora via TKO (round six: +1000)
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