As another highly anticipated bout approaches, the best boxing sites have released Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan odds! Shakur Stevenson is set to defend his WBC lightweight title for the first time at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Does Artem Harutyunyan have enough in the tank to shock the boxing world? Continue reading to find the latest odds, analysis, and Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan predictions!
Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan Betting Odds
The following Harutyunyan vs. Stevenson odds are courtesy of BetUS:
- Shakur Stevenson (-2500)
- Artem Harutyunyan (+900)
Stevenson (-2500) is heavily favored to beat Harutyunyan on Saturday, July 6. As a massive -2500 favorite on the moneyline, the oddsmakers give the champ a 96.2% implied chance to win the fight!
It would be one of the upsets of the year if Harutyunyan could pull it off in his opponent’s hometown of Newark. Currently, Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan odds are not available for the method of victory of the over/under rounds.
If you like Stevenson to win, I’d suggest waiting for more betting markets to be released at BetUS!
You can find up-to-date odds on Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan at BetUS by navigating to Sportsbook > Boxing > Fight Lines > Artem Harutyunyan vs. Shakur Stevenson.
Tale of the Tape & Fighting Styles
| SHAKUR STEVENSON | FIGHTER | ARTEM HARUTYUNYAN |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Age | 33 |
| American | Nationality | German |
| 21 | Wins | 12 |
| 0 | Losses | 1 |
| 10 | T(KO) | 7 |
| 5’8†/ 173cm | Height | 5’7†/ 172cm |
| 135 lbs (est.) | Weight | 135 lbs (est.) |
| 68†/ 173 cm | Reach | N/A |
| Southpaw | Stance | Orthodox |
Stevenson and Harutyunyan match up fairly evenly physically. The lightweights don’t have any discernible advantages in this regard.
Data on Harutyunyan’s reach is currently unavailable, but I suspect it isn’t that far off from 68 inches. Stevenson has a slight height advantage at 5-foot-8 over Harutyunyan’s 5-foot-7 frame.
Size isn’t the name of the game for the WBC lightweight strap. Stevenson has held the championship for more than 200 days, but only making his first title defense now.
Shakur Stevenson (-2500)
Stevenson isn’t widely regarded for his thrilling boxing style. He isn’t going to be aggressive and attack from the opening bell. Instead, the champion relies on incredible discipline and smart tactics to strategically wear down his opponents.
While Stevenson’s style isn’t great for business, it wins him a lot of fights. “Killer Kur” prefers to stay out of his opponent’s range to avoid heavy hits. In this respect, Stevenson’s defense is far superior to his challengers in the lightweight division.
Anyone can get it 😤
A peek inside @ShakurStevenson's camp ➡️ https://t.co/WfV32DKlRe pic.twitter.com/T3H1W9skIT
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 12, 2024
You can call it a “run and duck” style, but the fact of the matter is it’s too difficult for opponents to land any devastating blows on him. That’s what winning boxers are capable of doing. Although Stevenson doesn’t throw punches wildly, he is sharp and accurate!
According to Compubox, he ranks first among all weight categories with a +20.4 plus/minus punch ratio. This is largely due to opponents landing just 5.2 punches per round on Stevenson! They are hitting a measly 16.7% of punches.
Stevenson will consistently jab Harutyunyan without suffering damage. The challenger will have to take some chances to win this fight over the elusive Stevenson.
Artem Harutyunyan (+1400)
Harutyunyan hasn’t had a huge spotlight placed on him throughout his boxing career. The 33-year-old’s wins have largely come against far inferior boxers who most fans are unfamiliar with.
With that in mind, a shocking win over Harutyunyan would send his career into the stratosphere. If he’s going to sit back and allow Stevenson to set up his defensive strategy, there will be zero chance, though.
Harutyunyan leans into more of an unconventional style than Stevenson. He typically likes to apply pressure. How that works against a smart defensive fighter like Stevenson remains to be seen!
Artem forced to a knee!@TheGhost_2016 drops Harutyunyan in the 12th and final round.#MartinHarutyunyan goes to the judges' scorecards pic.twitter.com/ayC3Tszhd7
— ATS Boxing (@atsboxing) July 16, 2023
If he can overwhelm Stevenson, this fight will turn into a pretty big scare for Stevenson. However, the champ will likely be too savvy to fall into Harutyunyan’s trap.
Recent Performances & Fighter Form
Stevenson has been off recovering from a shoulder injury since a textbook win over Edwin De Los Santos on November 16, 2023. He cruised past his opponent by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBC Lightweight Championship.
It was Stevenson’s third unanimous decision win in three of his previous four fights. He last won via TKO over Shuichiro Yoshino on April 8, 2023. Stevenson’s career record is blemish-free with 21 wins since his first professional fight in 2017.
Stevenson’s Last Five Fights:
- WIN vs. Edwin De Los Santos via Unanimous Decision (Nov. 16, 2023)
- WIN vs. Shuichiro Yoshino via TKO (April 9, 2023)
- WIN vs. Robson Conceicao via Unanimous Decision (Sept. 23, 2022)
- WIN vs. Oscar Valdez via Unanimous Decision (April 30, 2022)
- WIN vs. Jamel Herring via TKO (Oct. 23, 2021)
There is one familiar fighter on Harutyunyan’s resume recently. He stepped into the ring with Gervonta Davis’ latest opponent Frank Martin. Harutyunyan didn’t win but was competitive in the unanimous decision loss!
It was Harutyunyan’s first fight outside of Germany in his career. Since 2017, he had been fighting relatively unknown fighters. His perfect record was enough to get the call to fight Martin in Las Vegas.
Harutyunyan’s Last Five Fights:
- LOSS vs. Frank Martin via Unanimous Decision (July 15, 2023)
- WIN vs. Humberto Galindo via Unanimous Decision (June 25, 2022)
- WIN vs. Samuel Molina via KO (Sept. 25, 2021)
- WIN vs. Vladyslav Melnyk via Split Decision (April 4, 2021)
- WIN vs. Miguel Cesario via RTD (Jan. 25, 2020)
Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan Predictions and Betting Pick
Harutyunyan has a slight puncher’s chance of beating Stevenson on July 6. Being aggressive and aiming for a KO is one strategy to beat Stevenson, but can he touch the champ?
It’s highly unlikely that Harutyunyan’s attempts will land, though. Stevenson is a master of avoiding damage. He can jab himself to a win while limiting contact from the challenger.
That’s the simplest way of compounding this bout into one sentence. however, at -2500 odds, there is no betting value in backing Stevenson to beat Harutyunyan. It’s a foolish wager to back the favorite at -2500.
I don’t have confidence in Harutyunyan touching the New Jersey native, but the smart money is on Stevenson winning by decision. He’ll out-dance his opponent to an easy unanimous decision victory.
I suggest waiting for the props to come out and going for it, if the odds are -500 or better.
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