2019 Aug 10

Jason Sosa vs. Haskell Lydell Rhodes

10 rounds, junior lightweights

Jason Sosa 22-3 takes on Haskell Rhodes in a 10 round main event fight in Philadelphia. Sosa will have home advantage as he comes from nearby Camden, New Jersey. Jason Sosa has had his ups and downs in his career and the last time he was in a high profile fight against Yuriorkis Gamboa, he was on the wrong end of a majority decision loss. Many people ringside thought Sosa had done enough. Haskell Rhodes (27-3) has three losses on his record but he has never been stopped. He was able to withstand some heavy shots against Sergey Lipinets a few years ago and proved to have a good chin. He doesnt however have any wins against quality opposition.

Sosa will be the more active fighter throwing many shots and coming forward. Haskell will have his moments in the fight and it is not likely that he gets stopped. If the cards are close, they will be in favor of Sosa. This fight has draw written all over it and we recommend a small bet on the outcome Draw which pays 25-1. This fight is very likely to go the distance and the official pick is the over 9.5 rounds play. The Pick is over 9.5 Rounds.

The Pick: Over 9.5 Rounds