Reigning IBF International heavyweight champion Granit Shala defends his title against Petar Milas on Jan. 10 as part of the boxing event inside Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.
Despite being the titleholder, Shala heads into the match as the betting underdog with +125 boxing odds, while Milas will be the betting favorite with -175 odds. A draw result has odds of +1600.
Granit Shala vs. Petar Milas Fight Odds
- Granit Shala: +125
- Petar Milas: -175
- Tie: +1600
Granit Shala vs. Petar Milas: Tale of the Tape
| Grahit Shala | Peter Milas | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 30 |
| Height | 6’3½” | 6’4½” |
| Record | 18-1 | 19-1 |
| Reach | N/A | N/A |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 39% | 79% |
Granit Shala vs. Petar Milas: Prediction
My prediction is a unanimous decision for Shala over Milas, as the speed and variety of punches favor Shala, despite Milas being the more powerful puncher. With the quickness of Shala, I think Milas will get frustrated throughout the fight.
Shala’s fighting approach of going in and out for offense is a perfect counter to Milas’ power punches. Additionally, Shala not only targets his opponents’ heads but also throws combinations at their bodies.
Not to mention that Milas is a bit sloppy in exchanges and leaves himself wide open to counters while overextending his punches. If he doesn’t employ a very disciplined approach in this match, he’ll eat a lot of counterpunches from Shala.
Granit Shala’s Recent Fight Results
Shala is a heavyweight boxing star from Germany and currently holds the IBF International heavyweight title. In his last five fights, he has scored wins over Jorge Alejandro Arias, Emilio Ezequiel Zarate, Daniel Dietz, and Alexandru Jur. However, he lost to Oleksandr Zakhozhyi.
Petar Milas’ Recent Fight Results
Milas is a Croatian boxing heavyweight contender with a 79% finish rate. Like Shala, he has recorded four wins and one loss in his last five bouts. His victories came against Pavel Sour, Jakub Sosinski, Eugen Buchmueller, and Rydell Booker, while his defeat was at the hands of Tony Yoka.
Granit Shala vs. Petar Milas: Start Time
Jan. 10, 11 a.m. E.T.
Jan. 10, 10 a.m. C.T.
Jan. 10, 9 a.m. M.T.
Jan. 10, 8 a.m. P.T.
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