The oddsmakers evidently like Errol Spence Jr.’s physical tools over Danny Garcia’s edge in experience.
Spence, who defends his welterweight titles against Garcia on a pay-per-view show Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is a 3½-1 favorite to win the fight, according to BetMGM.
Spence is -400, meaning you would have to bet $400 to make $100. Garcia is +300, meaning a $100 wager earns $300.
That isn’t a particularly wide margin — for example, Anthony Joshua is a 7½-1 favorite over Kubrat Pulev — but Spence (26-0, 21 KOs) is a clear favorite over Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs).
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Spence is seen as the naturally bigger and more talented of the two, which will be difficult for Garcia to overcome.
The underdog is a capable boxer, has more big-fight experience and arguably punches at least as hard as Spence, which gives him a chance on Saturday.