Joe Smith Jr. vs Melvin Russell
On June 30, 2018, Joe Smith Jr. (23-2, 19 KOs) and Melvin Russell (11-4-2, 7 KOs) meet in the ring in a 10-round bout.
Smith Jr. vs Russell Stats
Joe Smith Jr. is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 76% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Sullivan Barrera, 11 months and 15 days ago. Melvin Russell is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 41% KO rate, with his last fight being a majority decision loss to Josh Fisher, 5 months and 17 days ago.
Smith Jr. vs Russell Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Joe Smith Jr. at 99-1 winning odds. Melvin Russell really doesn't have much to present against Smith Jr.
Smith Jr. vs Russell Result
Joe Smith Jr. stopped Melvin Russell via KO in the 1st round. Smith Jr. improves his record to 24-2 (20 KOs), while Russell adds a loss to his record at 11-5-2.