The championship rematch between Badou Jack and Norair Mikaeljan for the WBC cruiserweight title will headline the boxing event on Dec. 13 at Ace Mission Studios in Los Angeles.

Although he’s the defending champion, who won their first meeting earlier this year, Jack heads into the bout as the slight betting underdog with +140 boxing odds. Meanwhile, Mikaeljan is going to be the slight favorite with -150 odds.

Badou Jack vs. Norair Mikaeljan 2 Fight Odds

Badou Jack: +140
Norair Mikaeljan: -150 

Badou Jack vs. Norair Mikaeljan 2: Tale of the Tape

Badou JackNorair MikaeljanAge4235Height6’1”6’3½” Record29-3-327-3Reach73 inches75 inchesStanceOrthodoxOrthodoxTKO/KO Percentage59%44%

Badou Jack vs. Norair Mikaeljan 2: Prediction

I predict a unanimous decision win for Mikaeljan against Jack because I think he’ll come out swinging after the controversial majority decision loss from their first match. Additionally, more volume punches are expected out of Mikaeljan in this highly anticipated rematch.

Jack is at the sunset of his career at 42. His diminished speed, movement, and explosiveness are evident, even when you look back at the first fight with Mikaeljan. Though Mikaeljan’s power, fight IQ, and experience should still be to his advantage.

With the eagerness and hunger to get one back against Jack, I predict that Mikaeljan will be more aggressive. I’m not expecting a TKO/KO finish, but I won’t be surprised if there are multiple knockdowns on this one.

Badou Jack’s Recent Fight Results

Jack is a three-division boxing world champion who has captured titles in the super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight divisions. He’s currently the WBC cruiserweight titleholder and rides a five-fight win streak.

Norair Mikaeljan’s Recent Fight Results

Mikealjan was the former WBC cruiserweight champion. Before he won a major title, he captured several regional belts. He has four wins in his last five fights, earning victories against Isossa Mondo, Jesse Bryan, Youri Kalenga, and Ilunga Makabu.

Badou Jack vs. Norair Mikaeljan 2: Start Time
Dec. 13, 9 p.m. E.T.
Dec. 13, 8 p.m. C.T.
Dec. 13, 7 p.m. M.T.
Dec. 13, 6 p.m. P.T.

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