Odlanier Solis vs. Monte Barrett Odds: One of the top prospects in the Heavyweight division Odlanier Solis will step up in class tonight when he faces former contender Monte Barrett at 9 PM ET on Pay-Per-View. The three-time world amateur champion Solis, 14-0, 10 KO’s, is a heavy -650 boxing betting favorite to win over the grizzled New York veteran Barrett, 34-7, 20 KO’s. The fight will take place at boxing’s Mecca Madison Square Garden and is scheduled for 10 rounds.

The Odlanier Solis vs. Monte Barrett Odds have Solis as a 5-1 favorite on the boxing betting line Bodog.com.

The 6’1” 260 Lb. Solis is a talented fighter with fast hands, good punching power and sound boxing technique. The 29-year old is overweight and a bit plodding however and his chin has yet to be tested . One reason Solis’s chin hasn’t been tested is because he does have educated side-to side head movement and nice hand placement on defense. Because of his conditioning issues Solis can be outworked and can only fight in spurts. The Odlanier Solis vs. Monte Barrett Odds Total is at 8.5 rounds with the Under at -180 boxing betting juice.

38-year old Monte Barrett is a journeyman that has fought the best heavyweights in the world with mixed results. The 6’2” 220 Lb. Barrett is an aggressive fighter with above-average power in both hands and a sneaky left hook. Barrett is still a good athlete with mobility and decent boxing skill with the ability to counterpunch. Barrett’s defense is only average however and his chin is shaky.

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You gotta like the younger Solis in this spot against a handpicked opponent at the tail-end of their career. Barrett has been known as a spoiler though and his power and Solis’s unknown punch resistance prevent us from giving a free sports picks recommendation on Solis. We suggest just enjoying this fight with a cold one and saving your bankroll for a more secure play.