On Saturday December 13, at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany televised on HBO. Odds are Klitschko -1200 / Rahman +700 @ Betus.com taking bets from all around the world. Wladimir Klitschko (51-3) will defend his IBF/WBO heavyweight titles against number five ranked Hasim Rahman (45-6-2).
Wladimir has a very significant height advantage over the smaller Rahman and is always in excellent shape. He is very confident riding on a nine fight win streak, five by KO/TKO. He moves well for a big man and will invite Rahman to trade shots with him. Look for Wlad to pepper Rahman with jabs early, looking to follow them up with a straight right.
Rahman now at 36 years old has lost some speed and may end up looking like Oscar did on Saturday. His last big win and upset, against a name opponent was seven years ago over Lennox Lewis. He has however won his last 4 fights not counting his most recent which was a No Contest, three coming by TKO. Rahman always comes in the ring to give a show and leave it all out against his opponent. He carries heavy hands and likes to brawl, which sometimes results in him eating canvas.
I see Wlad utilizing his jab throughout the fight softening up Rahmin to land his power punches. Rahman is always a game opponent and will give Klitschko a good stand , but in the end Wladimir will break him down, eventually landing a devastating KO punch in the later rounds.
Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman
Betus.com Odds
- Klitshko (-1200)
- Rahman (+700)
Translations: Wettquoten Klitschko vs Rahman – Cote Klitschko vs Rahman
