Klitschko vs Jennings current odds: Wladimir staying steady at 14-to-1

Wladimir Klitschko returns to the United States for the first time in seven years for tonight’s world heavyweight championship defense against Bryant Jennings, and the fight morning odds have stayed consistent with what we’ve seen over the last week.

Klitschko remains a 14-to-1 (-1400) favorite to make his 18th straight successful title defense and win his 22nd straight fight overall, a streak that dates back to 2004. The dominant Ukrainian veteran has hardly faced any resistance for the last decade, and oddsmakers don’t think he’s going to get much from the unbeaten Jennings, either. Jennings is listed at +750.

The over/under in rounds for the fight is set at 6.5, with the over favored at -175, and the under at +125. This is something of a tricky bet, as Klitschko has the reputation of having long, drawn-out fights, but in recent bouts has actually done the opposite. Both of his wins last year were fifth round stoppages, and five of his last seven fights have been finished in under six and a half rounds.

In the co-feature bout, which will also be televised on HBO, welterweight prospect Sadam Ali is listed at -340 to defeat Francisco Santana, who is at +260. The over (8.5 rounds) is also favored here, at -190, with the under at +135.