Arturo Popoca vs Jesus Arechiga Valdezi Prediction: Arturo Popoca to defend his title

In the early hours of Sunday morning in the ring, Super Bantamweight, the division will present a bout between Arturo Popoca and Jesus Arechiga Valdezi. It is set as the main card fight for the 122 lbs (55.3 kg) weight class. This bout is special as it is with the WBC Continental Americas Super Bantamweight Title on the line, which is currently held by Cardenas. Arturo Popoca is coming into this matchup having won all his last five bouts, while Jesus Arechiga Valdezi just lost his last fight. All action will take place at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, and can be watched live on DAZN.

Arturo Popoca - undefeated champion

Arturo Popoca boasts a professional career of nine wins and no draws or losses. He is hoping in this bout to maintain his unbeaten streak. The 23-year-old fighter won against Ernesto Garcia to claim the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Bantamweight Title via Ernesto Garcia in February. He defended his title against Danny Barrios in his last fight and won via majority decision. His draw was against Juan Hernandez Martinez in 2022 via split decision. Other fighters he has won against are Carlos Mujica, Sebastian Tinoco, Christian Patiño Álvarez, Jose Edgardo Garcia, and Alejandro Nicasio Garcia.

Jesus Arechiga Valdezi - seeking redemption

The Jesus Arechiga Valdezi professional career record reads twenty-one wins and one loss. He is fighting out of Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico.His last fight was against Israel Ramirez, which he lost via unanimous decision, failing to defend his NABF Super Bantamweight Title. He first won the title against Luis Alvarado in the first round via TKO/KO. Other fighters he has won against are Mario Alberto Diaz, David Carmona, Florentino Perez Hernandez, David Reyes, and Jose Armando Valdes. Jesus Valdezi started his professional journey in 2018 with his first fight against David Martino via unanimous decision victory.

Expert Betting Tips

This bout will be a tough call to make. The bookies are in favor of Arturo Popoca, and it is quite understandable. He is the younger fighter and currently unbeaten. Valdezi is currently with a much better experience but sincerely has been questionable in his last fight loss that cost him the NABF Super Bantamweight Title. I will also slide with Arturo Popoca to defend his title and this fight to go to the end.