Boxing Match Preview: Albert Bell (27-0-0, 9 KOs) vs. Keith Hunter (16-2-0, 10 KOs)

Fighter Profiles

Albert Bell — Undefeated Contender

Record: 27‑0‑0 (9 KOs)

Age: 33

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

Style: Tall, rangy technician; uses reach, movement, and a sharp jab to control fights.

Recent Form:

April 2025 — UD win over Josec Ruiz in his lightweight debut

Previously WBO No.1 at 130 lbs before moving up

Mindset: Frustrated at being avoided; vows to “shut up” Hunter after social‑media trash talk

Rankings: IBF #8, WBO #11 at lightweight

Keith Hunter — Dangerous Underdog

Record: 16‑2‑0 (10 KOs)

Age: 33

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Style: Long, athletic boxer‑puncher; comfortable at range but can mix inside.

Recent Form:

Feb 2025 — KO win over David Reyes Cota

Dec 2023 — Stoppage loss to Rohan Polanco at 140 lbs

Notable: Younger brother of heavyweight contender Michael Hunter.

Mindset: Confident he can derail Bell’s momentum; has been vocal online in buildup.

Form & Momentum

Bell: Fighting at home in Toledo; second bout at lightweight; unbeaten streak and hometown crowd give him confidence.

Hunter: Coming in lighter than ever at 133.5 lbs — suggests a focus on speed and conditioning.

Keys to Victory

Bell:

Use jab and footwork to keep Hunter at the end of his punches.

Control pace — avoid trading unnecessarily with the heavier puncher.

Bank early rounds to force Hunter into riskier exchanges late.

Hunter:

Close distance behind a double jab to negate Bell’s reach.

Target the body to slow Bell’s movement.

Make it physical — force Bell into exchanges where his power can tell.

Betting Notes

Public Lean: Overwhelming pick for Bell by decision; only ~4% of Tapology picks on Hunter.

X‑Factor: Hunter’s power edge — if he can cut the ring and land clean, he can trouble Bell.

What’s at Stake

Winner claims two regional titles and a likely top‑5 IBF ranking.

For Bell: A step closer to a world title shot at 135 lbs.

For Hunter: A career‑reviving upset that could put him in the title conversation.