Jessie Vargas vs Sadam Ali
On March 5, 2016, Jessie Vargas (26-1, 9 KOs) and Sadam Ali (22-0, 13 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBO welterweight world titles. The vacant WBO welterweight title is also on the line.
Vargas vs Ali Stats
Jessie Vargas is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 33% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Timothy Bradley, 8 months and 7 days ago. Sadam Ali is on a 22-fight win streak with a 59% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Francisco Santana, 10 months and 9 days ago.
Vargas vs Ali Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Jessie Vargas at 99-1 winning odds. Sadam Ali really doesn't have much to present against Vargas.
Vargas vs Ali Result
Jessie Vargas stopped Sadam Ali via TKO in the 9th round of the 12-round world-title fight. Vargas improves his record to 27-1 (10 KOs), while Ali adds a loss to his record at 22-1.