Julio Cesar Martinez vs Angelino Cordova Prediction: Showdown in the Flyweight Division

Julio Cesar Martinez Aguilar and Angelino Cordova will square off on December 16, 2023, in the forthcoming flyweight WBC title men's boxing bout. In this match, Martinez Aguilar is thought to be the hometown favorite. This match will be on Showtime for all of the fans. Julio Cesar Martinez currently holds the WBC World Flyweight Title. Martinez successfully defended his flyweight title with a technical knockout victory over Ronal Batista in May. Cordova defeated Angel Acosta via decision in April of this year.

After winning the flyweight title in December 2019 by knocking out former champion Cristofer Rosales in the ninth round, Martinez, then 28 years old, made his first defense three months later, defeating Jay Harris by unanimous decision. Martinez then went on to stop Moises Calleros in the second round in October 2020 and Joel Cordova in six rounds in June 2021. In November of the same year, 2021, he squared off against McWilliams Arroyo. The bout was adjourned in the third round due to an inadvertent headbutt to Arroyo, following which Arroyo was dropped in the first two rounds and Martinez was knocked down in the first.

The 28-year-old Cordova has fought 85 rounds since turning pro in 2017, after an amateur career that included bouts in the World Series of Boxing. His record is nearly perfect, at 18-0-1 with 12 knockouts. With a reach of 65.5 inches and a height of 5 feet 4 inches, he has a two-inch height advantage and a 1.5-inch reach advantage over Martinez. With a knockout percentage of 66.7% and eight stoppage victories in his last eleven fights, Cordova possesses sufficient power to inflict considerable harm.

In this flyweight bout, Julio Cesar Martinez and Angelino Cordova will square off, showcasing the explosive style of Martinez versus Cordova's developing skill set. Martinez will likely depend on his strength and experience due to his status as the incumbent champion. Recent performances by Cordova, meanwhile, show that he is more focused and has developed his skills. Following last year's crushing defeat at the hands of Roman Gonzalez, Martinez defeated Carmona and Batista to reclaim his form. Although he will be riding high on confidence and enthusiasm from his victory over Angel Acosta, he hasn't been fighting to his ability as of late and needs to get himself ready for Cordova. An intense and tightly contested fight is likely to take place. The electrifying style and championship experience of Martinez make him a favorite.