๐ŸฅŠ FeatherweightScope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC

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Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero

vs

Cristian Cruz Chacon

Cristian Cruz Chacon

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero Win

AI Confidence: โšก87%

Winner: Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero Win (โšก87%)

Spread: Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero -6.5 (-6.5) (โšก87%)

Total: Under 8.5 (โšก67%)

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Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero vs Cristian Cruz Chacon Prediction

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero is a heavily favored, undefeated prospect with significant power and physical advantages over Cristian Cruz Chacon. Chacon, while more experienced, has a mixed recent record including losses and a draw. Santana-Guerrero is poised for a dominant performance.

AI-powered prediction

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero face Cristian Cruz Chacon at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA on Saturday, part of the 2026 Featherweight season. Both fighters' recent records, methods of victory, and stylistic matchup factors are detailed alongside the prediction below.

ATS PREDICTION

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero Win

Predicted: 100-90

โšก87%

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero enters this featherweight contest with an undefeated record of 16 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, boasting an impressive 81% knockout rate from his 13 KOs. He also possesses a significant physical advantage, being 3 inches taller with a 5-inch reach advantage over Cristian Cruz Chacon. Chacon, with a record of 24 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws, has a lower knockout percentage of 50% and has suffered a TKO loss in the past. Santana-Guerrero is also the younger fighter, at 26 years old compared to Chacon's 28. Considering Santana-Guerrero's power, undefeated status, and physical attributes, he is expected to dominate this fight, likely leading to a wide points decision or a mid-to-late round stoppage.

SPREAD PREDICTION

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero -6.5 (-6.5)

87%

Given Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero's significant skill edge, undefeated record, and powerful striking, he is highly likely to win a substantial number of rounds. A -6.5 round spread implies he needs to win at least 7 more rounds than Chacon, which is a very achievable outcome considering his overall dominance and Chacon's recent form including losses and a draw.

TOTAL PREDICTION

Under 8.5

67%

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero's 81% knockout rate suggests a high probability of him finishing the fight early. Cristian Cruz Chacon has a previous TKO loss on his record, indicating he can be stopped. While Chacon has fought more rounds professionally, Santana-Guerrero's power is a major factor, making it likely the fight concludes before the final bell of the scheduled 10 rounds.

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๐ŸฅŠ Fight Outcome

Method of Victory

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero by KO/TKO

87%

Santana-Guerrero's impressive 81% knockout ratio and Chacon's past TKO loss make a stoppage victory a very strong possibility.

Will the fight go the distance?

No

67%

Considering Santana-Guerrero's finishing ability and Chacon's vulnerability to stoppages, the fight is more likely to end inside the scheduled 10 rounds.

Total Rounds

Under 7.5 Rounds

68%

Building on the expectation of a stoppage, an early to mid-fight finish by Santana-Guerrero would lead to the total rounds going under 7.5.

๐ŸฅŠ Round Betting

Round Group Betting

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero Round 5-8

67%

While Santana-Guerrero has power, Chacon's experience might allow him to survive the early rounds, setting up a stoppage in the middle to late stages of the fight.

๐Ÿ“Š Fighter Props

Handicap Betting

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero -8.5 Rounds

67%

If the fight goes to decision, Santana-Guerrero is expected to win most rounds convincingly, easily covering an 8.5 round handicap due to his superior skill set and physical advantages.

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero vs Cristian Cruz Chacon โ€” Key Stats (AI)

Santana-GuerreroStatChacon
87% โœ…AI Win Probability13%
Yan Carlos Santanaโ€ฆ โœ…Method of VictoryYan Carlos Santanaโ€ฆ
Under 8.5 โœ…Total Rounds67% conf
No Goes the Distanceโœ… 67% conf
88% โœ…Model ConfidenceHigh

No recent head-to-head meetings on record for this matchup.

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Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Home Ground

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8:00 PM UTC

Saturday, May 16

Matchday kickoff

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Featherweight

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Betting Angles โ€” Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero vs Cristian Cruz Chacon

โš ๏ธ Moneyline: Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero

Santana-Guerrero is a strong favorite with overwhelming stats, and while the odds are low, our model still sees a slight edge compared to the implied probability, making it a reliable, albeit low-yield, value bet.

โœ… Fight to go the distance?: No

With Santana-Guerrero's high knockout percentage and Chacon having been stopped before, the probability of the fight not going the full 10 rounds is higher than the implied odds suggest, offering good value.

โœ… Method of Victory: Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero by KO/TKO

Santana-Guerrero's 81% KO rate is a key indicator of his ability to finish opponents. Given Chacon's record and past TKO loss, a KO/TKO victory for Santana-Guerrero is a highly probable outcome with a favorable edge.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Sharp Money

Sharp money is expected to be heavily on Santana-Guerrero due to his strong record and favorable matchup, pushing his moneyline odds even lower. Line movement: The lines have opened with Santana-Guerrero as a massive favorite, and it is anticipated that they will remain stable or potentially shift further in his favor as fight night approaches, assuming no unforeseen events.

AI Same Game Parlay โ€” Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero vs Cristian Cruz Chacon

๐Ÿ”ฅ RECOMMENDED SGP

3-Leg
Moneyline: Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero to Win1.08
Fight to go the distance?: No1.65
Method of Victory: Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero by KO/TKO1.35

Combined Odds: 2.39 (+139)

AI Confidence: 67%

$10 โ†’ $23.90 | $25 โ†’ $59.75 | $50 โ†’ $119.50

Correlation: These legs are positively correlated as a Santana-Guerrero victory by KO/TKO inherently means the fight will not go the distance, and these are the most probable outcomes based on the fighters' profiles.

Risk Assessment

Low Risk
3/10
  • โš ๏ธBoxing's inherent unpredictability, including a lucky punch from the underdog.
  • โš ๏ธPotential for a controversial decision if the fight goes the distance.
  • โš ๏ธUnexpected injuries or performance issues from either fighter.

Model Confidence

โšก88%

Data quality: High

Limitations

  • โ€ขExact odds for all specific betting markets (e.g., total rounds, round betting) were not universally available and required some inference.
  • โ€ขNo specific injury reports were found, assuming both fighters are fully healthy.

This prediction is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice.

Yan Carlos Santana-Guerrero vs Cristian Cruz Chacon โ€” FAQ

Santana-Guerrero's key strengths include his undefeated record, exceptional knockout power (81% KO rate), and physical advantages in height and reach. He is also a relatively young and promising fighter in the featherweight division.

Our boxing predictions weigh records, KO percentages, stylistic matchups, reach, age, and weight-class history. Boxing favourites generally win 70-75% of fights; elite-tier title fights tend to stay in the 55-65% confidence band. See the full methodology and other matches on our AI Boxing Predictions hub.