This Friday, October 18, Pagan will headline the Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico event against Haskell Rhodes at the Coca Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The boxing match is set at the 135-pound limit.
The bout faced a minor setback, resulting in Rhodes stepping in as a replacement for Trevor Thonson, who encountered travel issues. Pagan is heavily favored to win.
Despite being only 24, he remains undefeated after 10 fights, with four of those victories coming by way of knockout.
Meanwhile, Rhodes, known as “The Hackman,” is a veteran at 37 years old, with a record of 31 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw.
Who is favored between Pagan and Haskell in Puerto Rico tonight?
Both fighters enter the match following victories in their most recent bouts.
Pagan secured his 10th win by defeating Roger Hilley, taking away his undefeated status, as he has done with three other fighters during his short career.
On the other hand, Rhodes has won his last two fights by knockout, with his most recent victory coming on August 31, 2024, when he stopped Jonathan Pérez in the first round.
Joshua Pagan is the overwhelming favorite to win tonight, with a 97% chance of victory.
Full Fight Card for Joshua Pagan vs Haskell Rhodes
- Joshua James Pagán vs Haskell Rhodes – 10 rounds, lightweight
- Juan Carrillo vs Lenín Castillo – 10 rounds for the IBF Latin light heavyweight title
- Da’Velle Smith vs Abel Nicolás Adriel – 6 rounds, middleweight
- Kiria Tapia vs Beata Dudek – 6 rounds, super lightweight
- Sarah Liegmann vs Calista Silgado – 6 rounds, featherweight
- Karla “KarlyRou” Dávila vs Myrka Aguayo – 6 rounds, super bantamweight
- Jorge Vizacarrondo vs Johniel Ramos – 4 rounds, lightweight
- Antonio Mota vs Christopher Ortiz – 4 rounds, junior welterweight
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