Alan Picasso Romero vs Azat Hovhannisyan Prediction: Alan Picasso Romero to come up top

In the early hours of Sunday morning in the ring, Bantamweight, the division, will present a bout between Alan Picasso Romero and Azat Hovhannisyan. It is set as the main card fight for the 122 lbs (55.3 kg) weight class. This bout is special as the WBC Silver Super Bantamweight Title is on the line for a grab for who wins. Alan Picasso Romero has been unbeaten in his last five matches, while Azat Hovhannisyan has won four matches out of his last five. All action will take place at Arena CDM, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, and can be watched live on DAZN.

Alan Picasso Romero - hoping to extend his winning streak

Romero has been on a long, straight winning streak with only a draw in his career. He boasts of twenty-eight wins this time in boxing and last fought three months ago against Damien Vazquez, which ended in his favor via a knockout victory in the fifth round. Alan has been winning titles right from being a youth. His most recent title wins were the vacant NABF Jr. Featherweight Belt (2022) and WBC Silver Crown (2023).

Azat Hovhannisyan - looking for redemption

The last time of action for Azat Hovhannisyan was in February 2023. This bout ended in a loss for him as he was knocked out by the former world champion Luis Nery in the 11th round following a buildup in the 10th round. The 36-year-old boxer boasts of a professional record of twenty wins and four losses. Azat started his boxing career in 2011 and lost to Juan Reyes in the fourth round during his debut. Other losses he has recorded during his career were against Walter Santibanez and Rey Vargas. In terms of title, Azat won the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Bantamweight Title in a decision victory against Sergio Frias.

Expert Betting Tips

Going into this bout, Alan Picasso Romero, who is the younger fighter, will be looking to get Azat Hovhannisyan into retirement. Picasso will also be fighting in his hometown of Mexico in a 12-round bout. Azat Hovhannisyan is one who punches and is known to be heavy and solid. He has recorded the majority of his wins via stoppages. The worries are that his age factor and not enough experience compared to Alan are one of the concerns. The fact that Alan has not lost before sets him apart. Being just 24 years old and having over 150 rounds under his belt, Alan will comfortably get this win without any help from the judges.