Chris Avila vs Anthony Pettis Stats Comparison and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Reach, Weight and Knockout Ratio

MMA fighter Chris Avila returns to the ring tonight, taking on fellow mixed martial artist Anthony Pettis. This fight will be a highlight of the undercard for the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal event at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Avila will be looking to continue his impressive five-fight winning streak, while Pettis will be looking to make an impression in the world of boxing.

The fight was originally scheduled for June 1 at The Forum in Inglewood, California, but was later postponed to June 6. While these MMA fighters now move into the boxing ring, there is still plenty of speculation about who will emerge victorious tonight. Here’s a breakdown of their stats in comparison, setting the stage for their six-round fight in the 175-pound division.

Who has the better criminal record?

Pettis, the former UFC lightweight champion, tried his hand at boxing last April, defeating legend Roy Jones Jr. by majority decision. He also recently won a unanimous decision victory over Benson Henderson, another former UFC lightweight champion. He also held the lightweight title from 2013 to 2015, so his skills are solid.

Avila now boasts a record of 5-1-0 and has had a successful run on the influencer boxing scene. The Stockton, California native has defeated MMA fighters Jeremy Stephens and Anthony Taylor, just like Nate Diaz. He also has wins over influencers Paul Bamba and Mikhail Varshavski. But what really stands out about Avila is that he is Diaz’s training partner, so a fight on Diaz’s undercard has to be exciting for him.

When asking the question of who is more likely to win based on their records, Avila is obviously the more experienced boxer of the duo. He also has experience dealing with MMA fighters in the boxing ring, while Pettis, despite being a great mixed martial arts fighter, lacks the necessary experience. So it would be a safe bet to back Avila in the upcoming fight.

Chris Avila vs. Anthony Pettis: Age, Height, Reach, Weight

At 37, Pettis is the older boxer in his fight against the 31-year-old Avila. Although he is not quite out of his prime, Pettis is approaching the stage where he may consider retiring in a few years. Still, his age should not affect his performance in the ring. In terms of height, both fighters are identical at 5’10” and 5’10” respectively.

The same cannot be said about their reach, however. Avila has an advantage here, although it is minimal. Avila has a reach of 73 inches or 185 cm compared to Pettis’ reach of 72.5 inches or 184 cm. As for weight, Avila weighed in at 175.6 pounds at their last weigh-ins, and Pettis was a little lighter at 175.3 pounds. When you factor in age, weight, height and reach, they are pretty evenly matched. It will be a close match.

Who will be euthanized?

After years in the Octagon, Avila and Pettis have experienced a number of brutal knockouts, throwing and taking some of the hardest punches in MMA. But the switch to boxing brought with it a whole new style of play. With bigger, more padded gloves, the chances of knockouts have decreased. The switch was notable, as neither Avila nor Pettis have ever had a knockout victory in boxing. Their knockout records? Zero.

Still, the likelihood of a knockdown or knockout in their upcoming fight remains high. Avila could see Pettis’ relative inexperience in boxing as an opportunity to take risks and aim for a decisive blow. On the other hand, Pettis could use his strategic acumen to anticipate and capitalize on aggressive moves from Avila, and potentially land a counterpunch that sends Avila to the mat. The dynamic between Avila’s calculated aggressiveness and Pettis’ tactical counter-strategy makes for an exciting and unpredictable matchup.

Crossover boxing matches like this are always fun and action-packed, and most fans expect the same from Chris Avila and Anthony Pettis tonight. Will they be able to deliver? Only time will tell! Until then, we want to know who you’ll be cheering for.