Naoya Inoue Vs. Michael Dasmarinas: fight prediction, cards, odds, time to start, how to see

One of the funniest pound boxing fighters will return to the ring on Saturday night when WBA and IBF weightlifting champion Naoya Inoue defends her belts against Michael Dasmarinas (22:00 ET, ESPN).

Inou has finished nine of his last 10 opponents. Inoue’s power was the lone fight with Nonito Donaire in the 2019 Wrestling of the Year. Winning Donaire is even better in 2021 when Donaire won the WBC weight bantam title after being knocked out by Nordine Oubaali in May.

Inoue followed Donaire with his decision to win – Inoue also won the World Boxing Super Series Championship – knocking out Jason Moloney in the seventh round.

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When the fighters enter the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas ring, Dasmarinas will be few and far between, though he hasn’t lost since 2014. In that stretch, Dasmarinas went 12-0-1, deciding just two of its victories.

The simple reality is that Dasmarinas’ opponents have not been close to Inou’s level in that stretch. That’s little, however, since Dasmarinas secured that opportunity from Kenny Demecillo’s March 2019 IBF title.

Below you can take a look at the fight card set for Saturday, with tests provided via the William Hill Sportsbook.

Inoue vs Dasmarinas card, odds

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• Day: June 19 | Place: Virgin Hotels – Las Vegas
• Start time: 22:00 ET | How to view: ESPN | Stream: fuboTV (try it for free)

Forecast

Dasmarinas ’record is impressive, especially in the last six years. You can’t forget the level of opposition, though, and winning Demecillo to kick the title is just the same as winning Inoue with the titles on the line. Inou has wild power and a strong boxing technique to use in the best way possible. It looks like Dasmarina is preparing for a very bad night. Select: Inoue via KO5