Exciting world title action comes to DAZN this weekend as Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada do battle a second time to unify the WBC, WBA and The Ring super-flyweight titles in Dallas.
The two fought at light-fly in Los Angeles eight years ago, with Gonzalez coming out on top after 12 gruelling rounds. That result will not serve as much of a gauge for what will happen this time around, however, at a different weight class with more combined experience between the two and a whole different narrative.
“I consider myself a man who’s done the best that I could," Chocolatito told Matchroom Boxing in the run-up to the bout.
"I had difficult times growing up but, in the end, it worked out well. Life has taught me a lot of things, and I learned. And I feel and think that I’ve already conquered many things in boxing. What comes now with this title is just extra.
“I never imagined myself getting to where I am now. But wow, it is still hard, it costs me. Because I train the right way. I do things the way they should be done. But I like it. And it’s what’s let me help my family. Help my kids. I don’t complain because I thank God for where I am now.
“Life has been hard and difficult with sacrifice. My family, my children, what makes me get up in the morning is to keep reaping victories in boxing. Not only that, but many young guys that want to be like the champ, like Chocolatito. But in the end, it’s what gives you your happiness in life. What you want to achieve in your life.
“When I retire, I will leave very satisfied and very happy to have been able to have so much success for my kids and my family, and also for the people of Nicaragua.”
Here are the odds for the big title fight as of Thursday morning.
Chocolatito vs. Estrada odds
- Roman Gonzalez: 7/5
- Juan Francisco Estrada: 4/7
- Draw: 20/1
(All odds via Unikrn)
Unikrn has Estrada as a slight favourite to avenge his November 2012 loss to Chocolatito. Additional odds as of Thursday morning see Estrada at 4/1 to win via knockout, stoppage or disqualification and Chocolatito at 5/1 to win via one of those same methods. Meanwhile, Estrada via decision or technical decision is 5/4 and Gonzalez is 6/4.
Chocolatito vs. Estrada prediction
DAZN News pick: Juan Francisco Estrada via decision
More Chocolatito vs. Estrada odds
Method of victory
- Gonzalez by KO/TKO/DQ: 5/1
- Gonzalez by decision: 6/4
- Estrada by KO/TKO/DQ: 4/1
- Estrada by decision: 5/4
Odds courtesy of Unikrn