Boxing fans will focus on Florence, Italy, as Italian Fabio Turchi and Latvian Milans Volkovs compete for the WBO Cruiserweight Global Title.
Both fighters are among the best representatives of European boxing. Turchi, for example, is the second-highest ranked in his weight class in Italy, while Volkovs holds the top spot in his category in Latvia.
Securing a victory on Italian soil will be crucial for both of their careers, especially as interest in the cruiserweight division continues to rise.
The event, titled Inferno in Santa Croce, will also feature another intriguing bout between Othmane Dioual and Leonardo Balli for the WBC International Super Middleweight Title.
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Turchi vs. Volkovs Betting Odds and Info
Fabio Turchi TBD | Milans Volkovs TBD |
Quando? | Sunday, June 8 at noon ET, 11:00 am CST, 10:00 am MT, and 9:00 am PT |
Ringwalks | 4:00 pm ET, 3:00 pm CST, 2:00 pm MT, and 1:00 pm PT |
Onde? | Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, Italy |
Onde posso assistir? | ESPN |
Why bet on Fabio Turchi?
At 31 years old, Fabio Turchi, also known as “Stone Crusher,” is facing the biggest opportunity of his career as he looks to become the WBO Global Cruiserweight Champion. He enters this bout with a record of 24 wins, 16 by knockout, and three losses, only one of which came by knockout.
Turchi is riding a three-fight win streak, with victories over Levani Lukhutashvili, Toni Visic, and Viktar Chvarkou. His most recent defeat came on April 1, 2023, when he fell to Floyd Masson by unanimous decision in a bout for the IBO World Cruiserweight Title.
Turchi’s career has been decorated since the amateur ranks—he won gold at the 2014 Mediterranean Games, silver at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, and bronze at the 2010 Youth World Championships.
With a knockout rate of 66.67%, the Italian has the power to end a fight at any moment, particularly if he’s able to land clean, heavy shots.
One of the Italian’s strengths is his ability to control the center of the ring, which allows him to dictate the pace and range of the fight.
Adding to his advantage, Turchi will be fighting in front of a home crowd, as he hails from Florence.
Why bet on Milans Volkovs?
Milans Volkovs is a 25-year-old Latvian boxer who is also facing the biggest opportunity of his career, as he has never competed for a title of this magnitude.
In this 10-round bout, Volkovs is looking to extend his winning momentum, having recently defeated Tommy Fletcher by decision. Previously, he lost to Oronzo Birardi, also by decision.
Milans “Big Bad Wolf” Volkovs holds a record of 11 wins (six by knockout), three losses (one by knockout), and two draws.
Footwork is one of his greatest strengths inside the ring. His constant movement and ability to shift angles can make life difficult for any opponent.
Throughout his career, Turchi has been stopped more than once, and Volkovs may look to exploit that vulnerability—especially as the rounds progress.
Another key aspect for the Latvian will be counterpunching, where the accuracy and speed of his shots could make the difference.
Volkovs has already shown his strong mentality, especially by defeating Fletcher, who came into the fight with a better record.
Análise Final das Apostas: Fabio Turchi vs. Milan Volkovs
This fight will come down to pressure versus precision. If Fabio can close the distance and make this a brawl, he should be able to overwhelm Volkovs and bank rounds. But if Volkovs can establish his jab early, stay off the ropes, and maintain distance, he could frustrate Turchi over the stretch.
Ultimately, Turchi’s experience, work rate, and body attack are likely to wear Volkovs down over time. Unless Volkovs puts on a masterclass in discipline and distance control, the edge has to go to the Italian.
We believe the Italian boxer Fabio will take advantage of fighting in front of his home crowd and secure one of the most important victories of his career, becoming the cruiserweight champion.