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Mickey Mansell v Martin Lukeman Betting Tips & Match Preview
Contenders
Mickey Mansell and Martin Lukeman are fighting for the IBO World Cruiserweight Title on Saturday night in Manchester.
Mansell and Lukeman will go head-to-head in front of a packed crowd at the AO Arena.
Betting Odds
Mansell is the favorite going into the fight, with best odds of 7/4.
An average of 5 of the best bookies place Mansell as the likely winner.
Lukeman is a 13/8 underdog, while the draw is considered the least likely outcome at 22/1.
Betting Tips
Mansell is ranked number one by the IBO, while Lukeman comes in at number two.
The pair have a combined professional record of 65-8.
Mansell is the younger man at 30 years old, while Lukeman is 34.
Mansell has won 18 of his 20 professional fights, with 12 knockouts.
Lukeman has won 16 of his 23 professional fights, with seven knockouts.
Mansell is the home fighter and will have the crowd on his side.
Lukeman is a southpaw.
Mansell has never been knocked down in his professional career.
Lukeman has been knocked down twice in his professional career.
Prediction
Mansell is the favorite for a reason. He is the younger, more experienced fighter with a better knockout ratio. He also has the home advantage. Lukeman is a tough opponent, but Mansell should have too much for him.