Lewis Ritson v Dejan Zlaticanin predictions and boxing betting tips

Free boxing tips, best bets and analysis for Lewis Ritson v Dejan Zlaticanin from the Newcastle Arena on Friday night.

Where to watch

Eurosport, 9pm Friday

Best bet

Lewis Ritson to win by stoppage
1pt 13-8 Betfred

Fight preview

Troy Williamson makes the first defence of his British super-welterweight title against Mason Cartwright, but a home town hero is the headline act on Friday night.

Lewis Ritson gets it on with Dejan Zlaticanin and the Sandman is sure to have plenty of vocal support from a lively Newcastle Arena crowd.

This is the Forest Hall fighter's first bout at lightweight since he was outpointed by Francesco Patera in 2018. It's an interesting move down for Ritson and it could prove a successful step too.

The Sandman has devastating power in this division and perhaps he wasn't able to carry that up to super-lightweight.

Ritson destroyed Paul Hyland, Scott Cardle and Joe Murray at this weight and the same could happen to Zlaticanin.

The Montenegrin has been in with Ricky Burns and Mikey Garcia, but those contests were a while ago and the 37-year-old has had just three fights in the last four years.

Age and inactivity can often see punch resistance drain from a fighter and Ritson won't need a second invitation to go for a knockout.

Backing the Newcastle man to win by stoppage in front of a home crowd looks the way to play.

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