Match Analysis: Yankiel Rivera Figueroa vs Angelino Cordova – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-23
- Time: 2:00 AM UTC
- Location: Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA
Game Overview
The boxing match between Yankiel Rivera Figueroa and Angelino Cordova is a highly anticipated flyweight title fight for the vacant WBA Interim World Flyweight Title. Both fighters enter undefeated, with Rivera Figueroa having a 7-0 record and Cordova holding a more experienced 19-0-1 record. Rivera Figueroa is favored heavily by bookmakers due to his top WBA ranking and younger age, but Cordova boasts a significant experience advantage and a superior knockout rate, which adds intrigue to the contest.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rivera Figueroa is undefeated with 7 wins and 3 knockouts, showing solid but less tested performance. Cordova, with 19 wins and 12 knockouts, demonstrates greater power and ring experience with 105 rounds fought compared to Rivera's 44.
- No prior matchup between Rivera Figueroa and Cordova exists, making this their first encounter. Rivera is ranked #1 by the WBA flyweight division, while Cordova is ranked #2, indicating a close rivalry at the top of the division.
- No reported injuries on either side prior to this fight.
- The fight takes place at Caribe Royale Orlando, with strong online betting interest. Both fighters employ an orthodox style, and Cordova has a slight 1-inch height advantage.
- Both fighters are highly motivated due to the vacant interim title at stake. Rivera Figueroa aims to maintain his undefeated status and consolidate his top ranking; Cordova looks to capitalize on his experience and power to claim the interim belt.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Yankiel Rivera Figueroa: -1000, Angelino Cordova: 600 | Yankiel Rivera Figueroa to win | ★★★★☆ 85% |
| Spread | Yankiel Rivera Figueroa -1.5 rounds: -120, Angelino Cordova +1.5 rounds: +100 | Yankiel Rivera Figueroa to win by more than 1.5 rounds | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Over/under | Over 7.5 rounds: -110, Under 7.5 rounds: -110 | Under 7.5 rounds (fight likely to end before deep late rounds) | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Yankiel Rivera Figueroa -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Yankiel Rivera Figueroa at -3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa is predicted to win by decision or late rounds knockout, leveraging youth and technical finesse, but Cordova's power and experience make a potential upset by knockout plausible.
Predicted Score: Yankiel Rivera Figueroa wins via 10 round decision or 7th round KO