This saturday on the undercard of Garcia vs Burgos, Bryant Jennings takes on Artur Szpilka. There are quite a few boxing fans who have not heard of Jennings or have heard of him but not seen him fight. Szpilka has been exposed to the american public on a few occasions but in those occasions, while he won, he did not look like anything spectacular. For whatever reason Deontay Wilder gets more attention than Bryant Jennings who has arguably fought the better opposition, has the better skill set, and is just plain easier to listen to when he talks.
Szpilka has shown an unreliable chin, being hurt by Jameel Mccline, and floored by Mike Mollo in both of their fan friendly wars. Jennings in contrast has always been consistent and I think the reason he does not have more knockouts is for the simple fact that he is such an intelligent fighter and doesn't rush in looking for the KO. Szpilka on the other hand is a straight foreward pressure fighter who often has defensive lapses in his offensive attacks.
What should happen?
I think people are expecting Szpilka to beat Jennings, but I have not even checked the odds on this one. Both guys are at a similar stage in their career, both have fought a few guys, Szpilka probably has a better ledger, but not by much. So its really a close call as to what should happen, its way too even.
Result: Szpilka UD
What could happen?
One thing Szpilka can do is punch. Jennings has shown that he has some pop, enough to get respect at least and probably enough to hurt Szpilka who has shown vulnerabilities in the past. It could be a quick night in favor of either fighter.
Result: Jennings by early KO
What I think will happen?
I think Jennings schools Szpilka and if he doesnt stop him early he is going to put a beating on Szpilka and then either he stops him or Szpilka quits. Jennings has shown consistency, enough of it that I can say confidently that he has the goods. He is still untested but I have a feeling about him and I think he is going to crush Szpilka. One thing we know for sure, there is going to be some chin checking in this fight, assuming Jennings does not have a chin like Michael Bennett, he should win handily.
Result: Jennings KO
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