Rising newcomer Mohammad Alakel gets a chance to showcase his skills on the undercard of Saul Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford this weekend in Las Vegas against journeyman Travis Kent Crawford.
Alakel is a -1800 favorite over the +900 underdog Crawford.
Here are my best Mohammed Alakel vs. Travis Kent Crawford predictions and free betting picks from Las Vegas.
Mohammed Alakel vs Travis Kent Crawford prediction and pick
- My fight prediction: Alakel moneyline (-1800 at DraftKings)
- My best bet: Alakel moneyline (-1800 at DraftKings)
Fight analysis
Mohammad Alakel is getting a chance under the big lights on the main card of the biggest fight of the year, and he hopefully will deliver as his opponent is tailor-made to make him look impressive. Why a battle like this ends up so high on a card usually is odd, but Alakel is no doubt a fighter on Turki Alashikh’s roster, and he’s promoting the show, after all.
The 21-year-old last fought three months ago, scoring the first stoppage of his young career, and this will be his first fight outside of Riyadh. He’s a technically talented fighter with fast hands and decent skills, though his power is lacking and he doesn’t take too many risks. Crawford, who is not related to Terence, should give Alakel good enough work, but he doesn’t have enough to score.
Expect a by-the-numbers performance where we’ll see Alakel easily outwork Crawford. The winner of this fight isn’t in doubt, but how good he’ll look might be. Alakel is the pick.
Best Bet
In the absence of any additional props ahead of fight night, Alakel is the straight-up pick.
As a massive -1800 favorite, he’ll be best used as a parlay to ever so slightly boost your weekend winnings.
Mohammed Alakel vs Travis Kent Crawford odds
| Method of victory | Mohammed Alakel | Travis Kent Crawford |
|---|---|---|
| Win outright | -1800 | +900 |
| Win by KO/TKO | OTB | OTB |
| Win by points or decision | OTB | OTB |
| Draw | OTB | OTB |
Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of 9-13.
Mohammed Alakel vs Travis Kent Crawford tale of the tape
| Alakel | Crawford | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Age | 22 |
| 5-foot-8 | Height | 5-foot-9 |
| Lightweight | Weight Class | Lightweight |
| 5-0-0 | Record | 7-4-0 |
| 1 | Wins by KO | 3 |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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