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Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar Preview
Lee Baxter Promotions presents a thrilling night of boxing on Sunday, April 21. The Rebel Entertainment Complex in Ontario, Canada, hosts a six-fight event. There is special attention around these fights as nine Canadian boxers are competing. Nawid Zaman vs. Bervely García starts the card at 6 PM EDT.
Canada’s rising star Joshua Lupia competes for the vacant NABA Super Lightweight title in the main event. Lupia takes on an experienced Venezuelan 140-pounder Kelvinyer Salazar over ten three-minute rounds. “Josh Lupia” fought four times in 2023, but Salazar is his first opponent this year. Will Lupia maintain his unbeaten record, or will the Venezuelan cause a major upset in Ontario?
Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Joshuah Lupia is climbing the ranks in Canada and can move towards major titles with a win over Kelvinyer Salazar. Lupia has an unbeaten record, with 13 wins and no draws. Salazar’s career isn’t flawless, and the Venezuelan has struggled in his recent bouts. The Caracas-born fighter has a record of 19 wins, two losses, and one draw.
Josh Lupia’s latest contest was in December 2023. He faced Ismael Urieta in an eight-round fight at 140lbs. Urieta is a novice fighter from Mexico, with a record of 1-2. However, this was Lupia’s fourth fight of the year, and the Canadian star handled it well. Lupia knocked Urieta out in the sixth round. Recently, Kelvinyer Salazar fought for the WBC FECONSUR Super Lightweight title. The Venezuelan faced the hard-hitting Maxi Segura over ten rounds. Segura is one of South America’s most exciting prospects, with 18 wins and just one loss. The Argentine knocked out Salazar in the fifth round, claiming the vacant Super Lightweight belt. Salazar stopped Richard Tovar in his latest outing, but Tovar had never fought professionally.
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Joshuah Lupia a passé le KO à Victor De Lira Quezada 🥊 pic.twitter.com/8fLzTRpIp8— Yvon Michel (@yvonmichelGYM) September 8, 2023
Kelvinyer Salazar has lost two of his last three fights. Both of the losses came via knockout, but he faced tough opposition. As mentioned, Maxi Segura finished Salazar in the fifth round for the WBC FECONSUR Super Lightweight title. Jonathan Hernandez also knocked out the Venezuelan, with Salazar competing for another title. Hernandez stopped the fight in the fifth round, earning the WBA FEDELATIN Welterweight title. “El Fino” is a highly rated fighter, with a 13-0 record, proving that Salazar isn’t afraid to fight the best opponents.
In 2023, Joshuah Lupia won all of his contests via knockout. The Canadian got a sixth-round stoppage against the relatively unknown Ismael Urieta in his latest outing. Lupia stopped Victor Quezada in the fourth round, and another Mexican boxer, Domingo Vazquez, in the second. However, none of these fighters are on Kelvinyer Salazar’s level. Lupia’s toughest test in 2023 was Walberto Ramos. Ramos is 41 years old and has a wealth of experience, facing Omar Andres Narvaez in 2006 for the WBO Flyweight World Championship. But the Columbian is well past his prime, and Lupia made light work of the former World Championship contender. The Niagara Falls resident finished Ramos in the first round.
On paper, Kelvinyer Salazar is Joshuah Lupia’s toughest test in his professional career. Salazar might have lost his recent bouts, but they were against high-level opponents. This is the Venezuelan’s third title fight in his last four outings. The 27-year-old has much more experience than Lupia. Salazar has fought 96 rounds in 22 fights, winning 19 contests. The Caracas-born fighter stopped 12 opponents, with a knockout ratio of 63.16%. Salazar experienced knockouts in both losses and secured a majority decision draw against Jose Alfaro in 2019.
Joshuah Lupia has won all his bouts, making easy work of his 13 professional opponents. Lupia has 11 knockouts, finishing 84.62% of his contests before the bell. The 26-year-old has less experience than Salazar, with just 44 rounds in his professional career. Most of Lupia’s opponents are low-level regional fighters. Only one of his first six professional opponents had a positive record. Two Colombian journeymen tested the Canadian, Humberto Martinez, and Walberto Ramos. Lupia performed well versus both fighters, so he’ll be confident in earning the NABA Super Lightweight title on Sunday.
Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar Predictions
Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar Fight Prediction: Joshuah Lupia to win via seventh-round knockout
We predict Joshuah Lupia will beat Kelvinyer Salazar. We don’t see the fight going the distance, and predict Lupia will knockout Salazar in the seventh round. However, we predict Salazar will get dropped in the fourth round, but survive until the seventh.
On Sunday, Joshuah Lupia gets his first professional title shot against Kelvinyer Salazar. The vacant NABA Super Lightweight title is on the line, and both fighters will be eager to claim it. However, we predict Lupia will get his hand raised at the end of this fight. Lupia is a clinical knockout artist, with 11 KOs on his resume. His power will be too much for the Venezuelan and we predict Lupia will win via knockout.
Kelvinyer Salazar is an experienced boxer, competing for professional titles many times. However, Salazar has lost twice, with both defeats coming via knockout. We expect the Venezuelan to be a tough matchup for Lupia, and he’ll cause the Canadian issues throughout the fight. But eventually, Lupia’s power shots will stop the contest. We predict “Josh Lupia” will knock out Salazar in the seventh round.
#BDP30Años🥊 ¡TRIUNFO DE JONATHAN HERNÁNDEZ! El venezolano dominó a su coterráneo Kelvinyer Salazar durante cinco rounds hasta su caída y se quedó con el cinturón Fedelatin Welter AMB.
Vivilo EN VIVO por @tycsports y por https://t.co/oDHOhj9Wcn acá👉https://t.co/2INVP3f6fI pic.twitter.com/LeR5qz67TE— TyC Sports Play (@TyCSportsPlay) April 16, 2023
Although we foresee Kelvinyer Salazar getting knocked out, the Venezuelan has proved his toughness on multiple occasions. Salazar went down twice against Maximiliano Segura before the fifth-round stoppage. Jonathan Hernandez dropped the 27-year-old in the third round and ended the contest in the fifth. We predict Joshuah Lupia will knockdown Salazar in the fourth round, but the Venezuelan will survive until the seventh.
Novibet’s sportsbook has a wide range of markets when betting on boxing. Using the total rounds market, we can bet on under 8.5 rounds to earn a decent profit if our prediction is correct. This wager carries lower risk than other markets, as we avoid choosing a winner and method of victory. However, if you’re looking for larger returns this weekend, we’ve analyzed the best Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar betting picks.
Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar Betting Picks
Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar should be an exciting contest, with both fighters notoriously packing a punch. When two heavy hitters collide, it opens the door for many boxing wagers. Lupia will be the sportsbook’s favorite, but betting on favorites in boxing rarely produces a worthwhile return. Our moneyline pick is Lupia, but we can find more profitable wagers on alternative markets.
An easy way to increase your odds when betting on Joshuah Lupia is to capitalize on Novibet’s live betting features. The round betting market is one of the best for live wagers, as you can analyze the fight and bet on which round the contest will finish. We predict Salazar will get knocked out in the seventh round, but if Lupia starts fast, you could wager on an earlier round using live betting.
You can claim a welcome bonus if this is your first time using Novibet. Your bonus funds are ideal for riskier markets, as you can increase your returns without losing deposited cash. The total knockdown market is an excellent choice. We predict the Canadian will knock down Salazar in the fourth round and finish him in the seventh. Betting on Lupia to get 2+ knockdowns will offer big returns, but these are tough wagers to land. If this bet is too high-risk for your liking, you could use the grouped markets. Wagering on the fight to end between rounds five and eight is an excellent way to use your bonus funds on Sunday.
Another lower-risk option is betting on the fight to go the distance. Joshuah Lupia has an 84.62% knockout ratio, finishing 11 of his 13 professional opponents. Kelvinyer Salazar has been knocked out twice during his career. Betting on the fight to end before the bell will return a small profit, but it seems unlikely that Salazar will survive for ten rounds.
Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar Outcome
Kelvinyer Salazar and Joshuah Lupia can capture the NABA Super Lightweight title on Sunday, meaning both fighters will put everything on the line to win. But this is their first meeting, so expect a slow start to the contest. Lupia is the home favorite and will have the crowd behind him from the opening bell, giving him an advantage over Salazar. We expect the Canadian to get the job done and finish Salazar in the seventh round. But anything can happen in boxing, so Lupia must be careful against the experienced Venezuelan this weekend.
Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar Full Fight Card
Joshuah Lupia and Kelvinyer Salazar headline the Lee Baxter Promotions card in Ontario, Canada. The venue for the contests is the Rebel Entertainment Complex, and multiple Canadian boxers feature on the card. Every matchup has at least one Canadian fighter, with the co-main event containing two female Canadian boxers.
- Joshuah Lupia vs Kelvinyer Salazar (10 Rounds, NABA Super Lightweight Title)
- Lindsay Garbatt vs Tania Walters (8 Rounds)
- Mohamed Zawadi vs Gi Sung Gwak (6 Rounds)
- Nick Fantauzzi vs Mikhail Miller (6 Rounds)
- Mathusan Mahindas vs Lev Jackson (6 Rounds)
- Nawid Zaman vs Bervely García (4 Rounds)
Lindsay Garbatt faces Tania Walters in the co-main event. Both women have negative records, but Garbatt is more experienced. The contest takes place at 118lbs and they will fight in eight two-minute rounds. The Super Middleweight division has three fights on the card, Mohamed Zawadi vs Gi Sung Gwak, Nick Fantauzzi vs Mikhail Miller, and Nawid Zaman vs Bervely García. Mathusan Mahindas’ second professional fight at 140lbs is against Lev Jackson and is the event’s second contest.
