Oscar Duarte Jurado vs Kenneth Sims Jr Betting Predictions
SB Staff|02/08/2025|Boxing Tips & Predictions
Oscar Duarte Jurado vs Kenneth Sims Jr was originally scheduled to take place in November last year, but now the time has come for the pair to step into the ring in Sims’ hometown, Chicago.
The fight, which was postponed due to injury to Sims, will take place on Sunday, from 11:00 AEST, with seven other fights scheduled on the card taking place at Credit Union 1 Arena, Illinois. It is being promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.
Oscar Duarte Jurado vs Kenneth Sims Jr: Tale of the Tape
The tale of the tape does reveal some interesting data about both men, which could help you make informed betting decisions.
Duarte’s figures are first, with Sims Jr.’s following.
Age - 29 vs 31
Height - 5'9" (175cm) vs 5'10" (178cm)
Weight - 140.0 lbs (63.5 kgs) vs 146.3 lbs (66.3 kgs)
Reach - 71.0" (180cm) vs 69.0" (175cm)
Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox
Record - 29-2-1 (23 KOs) vs 22-2-1 (8 KOs)
KOs (%) - 79% vs 36%
Oscar Duarte Jurado vs Kenneth Sims Jr: Betting Preview
Duarte likes a knockout, as he has won 79% of his bouts by this method, including three in his last five. He has also been knocked down himself in one of those contests. Sims Jr. has been able to stand his ground, winning each of his last five.
Duarte’s Last Five Boxing Opponents:
Miguel Madueno - Win (TKO, 7) - Feb 2025
Batyr Akhmedov - Win (UD, 10) - Nov 2024
Joseph Diaz - Win (TKO, 9) - Apr 2024
Ryan Garcia - Loss (TKO, 8) - Dec 2023
D'Angelo Keyes - Win (TKO, 7) - May 2023
Sims Jr.’s Last Five Opponents:
Kendo Castaneda - Win (UD, 10) - Feb 2025
Jonathan Romero - Win (TKO, 5) - Aug 2024
Batyr Akhmedov - Win (MD, 12) - May 2023
Rock Dodler Myrthil - Win (TKO, 5) - Dec 2022
Cristian Ruben Mino - Win (TKO, 5) - Aug 2022
Oscar Duarte Jurado vs Kenneth Sims Jr: Betting Predictions
The hometown boxer is considered the underdog in the latest Oscar Duarte Jurado vs Kenneth Sims Jr betting odds, despite being likely to feed off the crowd.
This is where there may be value. Sims Jr. enters the fight with a better recent record, having won his last nine bouts. He will come in at the upper limit in terms of weight, which could pose a problem for the Mexican. With a world title shot likely on the line, backing him for the win could be worth a value bet.
However, Duarte is the favourite as he is on a run, including becoming the first to stop Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz and Miguel Madueño. A KO victory could be possible if you’re looking for additional value when backing the Mexican due to his power and work rate.