<p>Christian Medina defends his WBO World Bantamweight Title against Adrian Curiel at the Domo Alcade Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico. The fight will take place on Saturday, February 7 (13:00 AEDT).</p> <p>Medina is on a hot-streak of winning by TKO/KO, having won his last five fights by this method. Each of these has followed his last loss, building his record to 26-4.</p> <p>Curiel is a dangerous opponent in his own right, with the challenger 26-6-1, however he does enter the bout with two recent defeats against his name.</p> <p>Read on for our Medina vs Curiel prediction…</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <ul> <li>Our pick: Medina to win</li> <li>Value bet: Medina by TKO/KO</li> <li>Long shot: Medina to win in Round 5</li> </ul> <h2>Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>With both fighters fighting out of an orthodox stance, is there any areas in which one of them can look to try and neutralise their opponent and get the better of them in their upcoming title fight?</p> <p>Medina's figures first:</p> <ul> <li>Age - 25 vs 27</li> <li>Height - 5'5" (165cm) vs 5'4" (163cm)</li> <li>Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox</li> <li>Record - 26-4-0 vs 26-6-1</li> <li>KO Record - 19 vs 5</li> </ul> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>How have they performed in their last five fights?</p> <p>Medina's last five fights:</p> <ul> <li>Yoshiki Takei - Win (TKO, 4) - Sep 2025</li> <li>Daniel Ramirez - Win (TKO, 2) - May 2025</li> <li>Alexis Aguirre - Win (TKO, 5) - Nov 2024</li> <li>Victor Trejo Garcia - Win (TKO, 7) - May 2024</li> <li>Ivan Meneses Flores - Win (TKO, 1) - Jan 2024</li> </ul> <p>Curiel's last five fights:</p> <ul> <li>Johan Rubio - Win (UD, 10) - May 2025</li> <li>Damian Arce - Win (UD, 10) - Dec 2024</li> <li>Sunny Edwards - Loss (Technical, 9) - Jun 2024</li> <li>Sivenathi Nontshinga - Loss (TKO, 10) - Feb 2024</li> <li>Sivenathi Nontshinga - Win (TKO, 2) - Nov 2023</li> </ul> <p>Notable: Medina has won his last five bouts inside the first seven rounds by TKO. He is a knockout specialist, having won 19 of his fights by this method.</p> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>Given how well Medina has been fighting recently, the method of victory market is worth exploring for value. Medina is known for the power he packs in his punches, making him a huge threat to Curiel. If you're new to this type of wager, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-boxing">guide to betting on boxing</a> breaks down the key markets.</p> <p>The round in which the fight finishes could be worth exploring. Medina has worked quickly over his last five, with four finishing inside six rounds. We think this is something worth exploring, as the odds could be worth value here, as Curiel has only lost by this method once in his career.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest Medina vs Curiel <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing">boxing betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>We predict Medina will win and retain his WBO World Bantamweight Title. He has been unstoppable in his last five fights, working quickly against his opponents and out-boxing them to avoid defeat. We think this will continue, as we expect a fast-start from the champion.</p> <p>We also think 'Medina by TKO/KO' offers value. As we've highlighted, his last five have ended this way. Curiel may have only experienced a loss by this method once, but he's about to go up against a threat unlike any other. For more <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/predictions">boxing tips and predictions</a>, check out our latest fight previews.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/fastest-knockouts-boxing-history">The fights that ended before they even started</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/boxing-weight-classes-guide">From flyweight to heavyweight — every division explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/highest-paid-boxing-matches">The paydays that changed boxing forever</a></li> </ul>