Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara Odds and Pick
- Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara goes Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at 1 PM EST
- Who gets it done in this high-stakes rematch at 126 pounds?
- Check out the fight odds, analysis, and predictions below
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara II emanates from Headingley Rugby League Stadium in Leeds, Yorkshire. This United Kingdom-based event broadcasts domestically on DAZN. Warrington is favored in the odds at -162 to catch redemption against Lara.
This featherweight fight adds to a fun pairing with these men this calendar year. Entering the first bout purely competitive-minded but entering the follow-up fight amid some bad blood and spicy banter.
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Josh Warrington | -162 |
| Mauricio Lara | +125 |
All odds as of September 1st at FOX Bet
Some of the variables are a bit different between fights, with the initial February bout being closed doors, no fans in attendance, and the sequel, being showcased to twenty thousand fans live in a stadium.
Josh Warrington’s Redemption?
Josh Warrington is a former IBF world featherweight champion. He was undefeated as a professional fighter prior to his first fight with Mauricio Lara.
Lara stopped Warrington in the ninth round of their initial throwdown, and the upset sent ripple effects through the boxing world.
Shortly after their first contest, Warrington even said he would consider retirement if he’s not able to even up the score with Lara.
It was only a few years back that Warrington scored the big upset over Lee Selby to grow his profile. He now finds himself on the other side of that narrative as he aims to best Lara in the immediate rematch.
Warrington vs Lara Recent Fights
| Mauricio Lara, loss via TKO | Fight 1 | Josh Warrington, win via TKO |
| Sofiane Takoucht, win via TKO | Fight 2 | Sergio Puente, win via UD |
| Kid Galahad, win via SD | Fight 3 | Jesus Quijada, win via TKO |
| Carl Frampton, win via UD | Fight 4 | Alejandro Palmero, win via TKO |
Josh Warrington found himself in a sixteen-month period of inactivity as he sought out title unification bouts.
A pursuit that ultimately ended with him relinquishing the belt and taking his ill-fated gamble against Mauricio Lara.
Mauricio Lara’s Aim to Repeat
Mauricio Lara was largely unknown prior to the first Warrington bout by domestic audiences. But the 23-year-old made sure the pugilistic public remembered his name thereafter.
It’s the classic “repeat or revenge?” question in promoting boxing rematches. We await to see if Warrington evens the series or if Lara goes 2-0 over Warrington to prove it wasn’t a fluke.
Can Josh Warrington redeem himself? 🤔#LaraWarrington2 pic.twitter.com/xL4Zv5k3BS
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 29, 2021
It’s not an exaggeration to say Warrington’s career gets largely derailed here if he loses back-to-back bouts to this previously unheralded warrior in Lara.
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara Tale of the Tape
| 30-1 | Record | 23-2 |
| 7 | Knockouts | 16 |
| 5’7 | Height | Not Available |
| Not Available | Reach | Not Available |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
This contest is intriguing in several regards, but I favor Warrington.
The over/under is positioned at the ten and a half-round mark (-145 for over and +115 for the under). I favor the over in that betting binary.
In the end, I think this fight goes the distance and also that Josh Warrington wins via points/ decisions. There’s value in seeking out those prop bets, in my estimation.
Pick: Josh Warrington (-162)
Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Katie Taylor | -10000 |
| Jennifer Han | +1600 |
Katie Taylor aims to defend her undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO lightweight titles against the hungry contender Jennifer Han.
Taylor is unbeaten as a professional and seeks out her 19th straight victory as a pro. Her last outing saw her best the well-regarded Natasha Jonas via unanimous decision in their May championship affair.
Jennifer Han also seeks out her 19th professional win here. She is a former IBF featherweight world champion and defended the belt four times consecutively before embarking on this run towards lightweight glory.
Han’s previous prizefight was in February 2020 when she garnered a unanimous decision victory over Jeri Sitzes.
The over/ under for Taylor versus Han is positioned at eight and a half rounds (-600 for the over and +400 for the under).
I’m more inclined to go with the over here in this title fight. I think there’s good value in pursuing prop bets on this fight going the distance and Taylor winning via points/decision.
Ultimately, I think Katie Taylor retains her hardware this weekend, but look for a decision win when the odds become available for Taylor vs Han.
Pick: Katie Taylor (-10000)
A part-time writer and full-time broadcaster, Dylan has hosted MMA talk shows Lights Out and Pure Fight Radio with featured guests like Jens Pulver, Roy Nelson, Miesha Tate, and covered some of the biggest MMA promotions like Rumble in the Cage, Unified MMA, and King of the Cage.
