Match Analysis: Steven Butler vs Stephane Fondjo – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-14
- Time: 1:00 AM UTC
- Location: Montreal Casino, Montreal, Canada
Game Overview
Steven Butler and Stephane Fondjo will face off in a 10-round Super Middleweight boxing match at the Montreal Casino. Butler, a two-time world title challenger, brings significantly more professional experience and a higher knockout percentage, while Fondjo is an emerging contender with fewer fights but a solid record.
Key Factors to Consider
- Steven Butler has a record of 36 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw with 30 knockouts (83% KO rate), showing both power and experience over 179 rounds fought. Stephane Fondjo holds a record of 14 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw with 9 knockouts (64% KO rate), indicating respectable power but less overall ring time (70 rounds).
- There is no direct head-to-head history between Steven Butler and Stephane Fondjo, making this their first professional encounter.
- No reported injuries for either fighter leading into this bout.
- The fight is held in Montreal, Canada, which might favor Steven Butler slightly given his experience, although neither fighter is specifically noted as local. There is no broadcast planned for US or UK audiences, indicating a more localized event atmosphere.
- Butler, as a seasoned fighter and two-time world title challenger, likely aims to reinforce his status with a dominant win. Fondjo is motivated to prove himself against a high-profile opponent with a much longer professional record.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Stephane Fondjo: +600, Steven Butler: -1000 | Steven Butler to win | ★★★★☆ 85% |
| Spread | Steven Butler -2.5 rounds: -110, Stephane Fondjo +2.5 rounds: -110 | Steven Butler -2.5 rounds (win by clear decision or KO) | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Over/under | Over 7.5 rounds: -120, Under 7.5 rounds: +100 | Over 7.5 rounds (expected to go deep into the later rounds given Fondjo's durability) | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Steven Butler -9% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Steven Butler at -9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Steven Butler is favored to win by decision or knockout due to his substantial experience, higher volume of professional rounds, and greater knockout percentage, despite Fondjo’s strong recent performances.
Predicted Score: Steven Butler wins by unanimous decision or late-round TKO, estimated 8-2 in rounds