Albert Bell vs. Keith Hunter: Betting Odds, Predictions, and Fight Preview

• The IBF International lightweight title is on the line here.

• Albert Bell brings a 27-0-0 record.

• Keith Hunter is 16-2-0

Following a quiet summer, the new world boxing season begins to gather pace. Notable bouts are scheduled worldwide, including in the United States and the United Kingdom, with the best of the action broadcast live on television. On Saturday, at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio, promoter Vic Green for Pulse Boxing presents an interesting card. 

Top of the bill pairs the unbeaten Albert Bell and underdog Keith Hunter over ten rounds for the IBF International and North American Boxing Association lightweight titles. Both belts are currently vacant, but which fighter will emerge as champion? A win for either man here would place them on course for an exciting second half to the year, nudging them up the rankings and towards some big-money fights.

There’s all to play for in this top-of-the-bill tussle, but who wins? Former professional boxer and respected gambling writer Frankie Monkhouse brings World Sport Network readers his Bell vs Hunter preview and predictions. Continue reading as our expert guides you through the form, highlights the best odds, and attempts to predict the winner.

Bell vs. Hunter Betting Odds

With Bell vs Hunter the standout fixture on this weekend’s professional boxing schedule, you’ll find pre-fight betting available at best boxing betting sites, including bet365 Sportsbook. It won’t be the biggest and most famous showdown of the season, but Saturday’s event in Ohio gives fight enthusiasts, armchair fans and bettors a chance to call the result and make a profit.

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As you can see from the table displayed above, the pre-fight betting suggests Albert Hall is the most likely winner here, with oddsmakers writing off Keith Hunter. As any experienced follower of professional boxing knows, pricing like losing isn’t an option for one, and a win is unlikely for another, is a dangerous tactic. Anything can happen in this sport, and we see many upsets and shock results every weekend. Will Bell vs Hunter go as expected or provide us with a reminder of boxing’s unpredictability?

The fight-winner market is the easiest way to gamble on boxing. It doesn’t offer the greatest odds, but it’s easy to understand and follow. Pick a fighter to win, and if they deliver, you secure the returns.

Here’s an example of how to bet on Bell vs Hunter:

• $20 on Hunter to win @ +950 (bet365)

With the above approach, you’re betting on the underdog for a $20 stake. If he wins, you’ll secure $210. That’s a $190 profit at the odds displayed and your $20 stake back. But if Bell wins or the bout ends in a draw, your prediction loses, and the bookmaker keeps your $20.

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Bell Form and Figures

Albert Bell is a 32-year-old lightweight from Ohio who will enjoy the backing of the crowd on fight night. He enters the ring with a fearsome reputation and a winning record to match, collecting victory in each of his previous 27 starts. His pro CV shows that despite holding a perfect record, Bell has stopped only nine of his last opponents, resulting in a lowly 33% knockout average. That’s worth keeping in mind when making your fight nicks picks, especially when playing the method of victory market.

Ranked eighth in the United States and 18th in a global chart topped by American duo Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davies, Bell is moving into a prominent position. Another impressive win here would move him up the ladder, and the titles gained will catch the attention of promoters across the US. Team Bell won’t want to look beyond their next opponent, but the importance of this bout won’t be wasted on them. Prince Albert will want to put on a grand performance.

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Hunter Form and Figures

Keith Hunter arrives on fight night from Las Vegas as the underdog. He doesn’t boast the same impressive record as the man starting in the opposite corner in Ohio. He’s also lower in the rankings, sitting at 27th in the United States and 115th on a competitive global chart. That may explain why Hunter is the underdog this weekend and why he’s attracted little attention in the pre-fight betting. Can he upset the odds and win? You bet he can, as anything is possible in the noble art, and that’s why we love it. But will he upset the odds and win? I don’t believe so, and I expect him to return to Vegas with another loss on his record.

Hunter boasts a record of 16 wins against two defeats, with 10 of those victories coming inside the distance. In his pair of losses, Keith has been knocked out once, beaten in round six by Rohan Polanco late last year. The other loss on his CV came against Armando Ramirez Almanza on points over eight rounds in Mexico four years ago. Since that early defeat to Polanco, Hunter has fought only once, beating David Reyes Cota in Salem in the fifth round of a bout meant to last six. Will that power help him score back-to-back wins?

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Bell vs. Hunter Predictions

I believe the betting traders have this one spot on, and it’s a case of how Bell wins, rather than if he wins. The fight winner odds are tight, best suited to bets with a huge stake. But that’s not my style when gambling on professional boxing. I’d rather look for a value bet on small stakes, making it more affordable and enjoyable. Yes, Bell will likely win, but a stake big enough to get anything out of the -2000 quote is just too risky in this game.

Instead, we’re following the stats and trends, backing Bell to win on points. The favourite will aim to avoid his opponent’s power and rack up a comfortable margin on the scorecards, impressing the judges with his slick boxing skills. Back Bell to win on a points decision, a selection you’ll find in the method of victory market at bet365.

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How to Watch Bell vs. Hunter

• Location: Huntington Center, Toledo, OH

• Date: Saturday, 30 August

• Time: 7:00 PM ET

• Streaming: Live on DAZN