Boxing Match Preview: Roger Gutierrez (27-5-1, 21 KOs) vs. Dzmitry Asanau (8-1-0, 4 KOs)

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Event: Super Featherweight World Eliminator

Location: Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Arena Capacity: 5,500

Scheduled Start Time: Co‑Main Event ~9:15 PM PT / 12:15 AM ET

Broadcast: DAZN (International), ESPN Knockout (Mexico)

Venue & Conditions

Indoor arena — no weather impact

Ring Size: 20’

Commission: Baja California State Commission

Bout Distance: 10 Rounds — Super Featherweight (130 lbs)

Tale of the Tape

AttributeRoger GutiérrezDzmitry Asanau
Age3129
Height5’9”5’7”
Reach70”68”
StanceOrthodoxSouthpaw
Record27‑5‑1 (21 KO)8‑1 (4 KO)
NationalityVenezuelaBelarus
StylePower boxer‑puncherTechnical southpaw counter‑puncher

Injury Report

Roger Gutiérrez

No active injuries

Slight right‑hand soreness after December 2025 bout — fully cleared

Conditioning reports strong; sparred 100+ rounds

Dzmitry Asanau

No injuries reported

Minor cut over left eye from March sparring — healed

Trainer reports “excellent sharpness and timing”

Both fighters enter fully healthy.

Fighter Profiles & Analysis

Roger “The Kid” Gutiérrez — The Venezuelan Power Threat

Record: 27‑5‑1 (21 KO) Trainer: Osmiri Fernández Last 3 Fights:

W — KO4 vs. Héctor García (Jan 2026)

L — UD vs. Lamont Roach Jr. (Aug 2025)

W — TKO8 vs. René Alvarado (Feb 2025)

Style Breakdown: Gutiérrez is a long, rangy boxer‑puncher with fight‑changing power in both hands. He’s at his best when he’s controlling distance with the jab and setting traps for his right hand. His power is elite at 130 lbs.

Strengths:

Knockout power

Strong jab and long reach

Dangerous in mid‑range exchanges

Excellent finishing instincts

Weaknesses:

Can be outboxed by slick movers

Slow starter

Defense can be leaky when he opens up

Keys to Victory:

Keep the fight at long range

Force Asanau into exchanges

Land the right hand early to earn respect

Dzmitry “The Wasp” Asanau — The Belarusian Technician

Record: 8‑1 (4 KO) Trainer: Anatoly Lavrov Last 3 Fights:

W — UD vs. Juan Huertas (Dec 2025)

W — TKO6 vs. Carlos Peña (Jul 2025)

L — SD vs. Eduardo Núñez (Mar 2025)

Style Breakdown: Asanau is a slick, technical southpaw with excellent footwork and counter‑punching. A decorated amateur, he relies on angles, timing, and accuracy rather than brute force. His straight left hand is his best weapon.

Strengths:

Superior footwork

Sharp counter‑punching

Excellent timing

High ring IQ

Weaknesses:

Lacks elite power

Can be bullied by bigger punchers

Sometimes waits too long to throw

Keys to Victory:

Keep the fight tactical

Use angles to neutralize Gutiérrez’s right hand

Win rounds with accuracy and movement

Recent Form & Momentum

Gutiérrez

Coming off a statement KO win

Power looks as strong as ever

Has fought world‑level opposition

Asanau

Two‑fight win streak

Improving with each outing

Still relatively inexperienced at elite level

Momentum slightly favors Gutiérrez, but Asanau’s style is tricky.

Stylistic Matchup Breakdown

Speed Advantage: Asanau

Power Advantage: Gutiérrez

Footwork: Asanau

Inside Fighting: Gutiérrez

Defense: Asanau

Experience vs. Top Opponents: Gutiérrez

Experience vs. Southpaws: Gutiérrez (moderate)

This is a classic puncher vs. technician matchup.

Gutiérrez wants a firefight. Asanau wants a chess match.

Betting Trends

Gutiérrez fights have ended inside the distance in 4 of his last 6

Asanau fights have gone to decision in 5 of his last 7

Southpaws have historically troubled Gutiérrez early

Venezuelan fighters in Mexico are 9‑4 since 2020

FIGHT ODDS

Roger Gutierrez                + 1000

Dzmitry Asanau                – 2500

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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