Boxing Preview: Eric Priest (14-0-0, 8 KOs) vs Tyler Howard (20-2-0, 11 KOs)

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Eric Priest and Tyler Howard are set to face off on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, at Commerce Casino and Hotel in Commerce.

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This Middleweight division bout will be contested over 10 rounds, with a weight limit of 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 kg).

Fighter Profiles

  • Eric Priest: Boasts an impressive undefeated record of 14 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, with 8 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
  • Tyler Howard: Enters the ring with a record of 20 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, with 11 of his victories by knockout.

Statistical Comparison

  • Power: Slight edge to Priest with a 57% knockout percentage compared to Howard’s 55%.
  • Age: Priest is the younger fighter at 26 years old, five years junior to Howard.
  • Height and Reach: Priest has a 3-inch height and reach advantage over Howard.
  • Stance: Both fighters adopt an orthodox stance.
  • Experience: Howard has more professional experience, having begun his career in 2012 and fought 93 rounds. Priest started much later in 2020 and has fought 54 rounds.

Recent Activity

  • Priest’s last fight was over a year ago, while Howard’s most recent outing was just a couple of months back. This suggests Howard has been more active recently, which could play a role in the fight’s outcome.

Eric Priest                                           + 120

Tyler Howard                                    – 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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