Shabaz Masoud vs Jose Sanmartin Prediction: A clash of experience and age

Shabaz Masoud and Jose Sanmartin are getting ready for a super bantamweight boxing match. This fight could be really important for the division's future. Both fighters want to win the vacant WBA Intercontinental Super Bantamweight Title. The match is set to happen at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England. You can watch it on DAZN, and it's the main event. The main event for the NXTGEN card is a 10-round bout. Shabaz Masoud won his last match about 10 months ago with a knockout against Jack Bateson. Jose Sanmartin lost his last fight to Kelvin Gonzalez about five months ago.

Shabaz Masoud is looking to fight Sanmartin after falling ill late last month, which got their bout against each other canceled. His last fight was a significant victory as he challenged for the WBA Intercontinental Super Bantamweight Title against Jack Bateson. Masoud has amassed a strong 11 wins and will be looking to keep such a record if he has no draws or losses in his record. Masoud had recorded some statement knockout victories against opponents such as Louis Norman in the fourth round and Stefan Sashev in the third round. In terms of the decision victory, Masoud recorded it against Yesner Talavera and Stefan Nicolae.

Jose Sanmartin's last five matches resulted in three wins and two losses. His last ended in a loss to Kevin Gonzalez via unanimous decision. Prior to this fight, he encountered Miguel Martinez and won via unanimous decision. Jose Sanmartin is a veteran in boxing, as could be seen in his pro boxing record of about 34 wins and just 7 losses. Although these stats are strong, Sanmartin still falls behind Masoud due to his age difference, which can be attributed slightly to his recent losses of two in the last three. Sanmartin fought for the vacant WBA Fedecentro Super Bantamweight Title against David Carmona and won via unanimous decision. Sanmartin's experience has built in him so much endurance that, in the end, makes him strong enough to withstand being knocked out so easily.

Masoud has a unique way of boxing and doesn't move like typical boxers. He does best when he's the one putting on the pressure and setting the speed of the fight. He throws strong punches with both hands while moving towards his opponents. Sanmartin has been in the boxing game for a long time, and his style has changed a lot depending on who he's fighting. Against someone like Sanmartin, who comes forward a lot, Masoud can probably perform well and maybe even win by stopping the fight.