Boxing Match Preview: Maxwell Montes (13-4-1) vs. Francois Scarboro Jr (13-0-0)

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Event Details

Event: ProBox Fight Night

Bout: Francois Scarboro Jr. vs. Maxwell (Maxwel) Montes

Start Time: 7:00 PM ET (Tapology)

Location: Live! Casino Hotel, Hanover, Maryland

Weight Class: 135 lbs (Lightweight)

Bout Type: Professional Boxing

Injury Report

As of April 30, 2026:

No reported injuries for either fighter

Both fighters are cleared for competition (No injury‑related notes appear in any available fight listings.)

Fighter Profiles & Recent Form

Francois “The Franchise” Scarboro Jr.

Record: 13–0 (undefeated)

Age: 29

Nationality: United States

Height: 5’8″

Reach: 68″

Weight at last bout: 130.8 lbs

Recent Form (Last 5)

W – W – W – W – W (all wins)

Scarboro Jr. is a polished, technically sound lightweight with:

Clean, efficient boxing fundamentals

Strong defensive responsibility

Excellent ring generalship

A disciplined jab and sharp counterpunching

Maxwell (Maxwel) Montes

Record: 13–4–1

Age: 26

Nationality: United States

Height: 5’7″

Weight at last bout: 132.3 lbs

Recent Form (Last 5)

W – L – W – D – W

Montes is a durable, volume‑based fighter who relies on:

High‑tempo combinations

Pressure and work rate

Toughness and willingness to engage

He has more professional experience than Scarboro Jr. but lacks the undefeated polish and technical sharpness of his opponent.

Matchup Breakdown

Technical Striking

Scarboro Jr.: Sharper, more accurate, better timing

Montes: Higher volume but less efficient

Edge: Scarboro Jr.

Defense

Scarboro Jr.: Better head movement, cleaner guard

Montes: Can be hit cleanly during exchanges

Edge: Scarboro Jr.

Power

Scarboro Jr. carries more meaningful single‑shot power. Edge: Scarboro Jr.

Experience

Montes has more total fights, but Scarboro’s undefeated run shows higher consistency. Edge: Even

Intangibles

Scarboro Jr. is fighting near home (Maryland), likely boosting crowd support. Edge: Scarboro Jr.

FIGHT ODDS

Maxwell Montes             + 1000

Francois Scarboro Jr        – 2500

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 30, 2026

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