Kevin Mitchell’s odds of taking the interim WBO lightweight title at Upton Park on Saturday have been cut to 8/13 (from 4/6) following sustained support for the ‘Dagenham Destroyer’.

The 25-year-old unbeaten East Londoner faces hard-hitting title-holder Michael Katsidis, who is 5/4 to defend his title, while a drawn fight is a 33/1 chance.

The fight has been backed to go to the scorecards, with Mitchell, who has 23 stoppages in his 31 victories, quoted at 2/1 to win on points and Katsidis a 5/1 chance. It’s 5/2 that the judges return a unanimous decision in favour of the local fighter and 6/4 is available for Mitchell to send the Australian to the canvas.

Katsidis boasts a 26-2 record, including 21 KO’s and is 15/2 for a knockout victory over the Brit.

Sky Bet’s Helen Jacob said: “Hammers fan Mitchell has said it is his dream to fight at Upton Park and he is being well backed to seal a memorable victory in front of a capacity home crowd.”

Sky Bet Odds: Mitchell v Katsidis
Fight Outright
Mitchell K 8/13 Draw 33/1 Katsidis M 5/4

Method of Victory
Mitchell K in Rnds 1-12 (any method) 2/1 Draw 33/1 Katsidis M in Rnds 1-12 (any method) 2/1
Mitchell K on Pts (after 12 rnds) 2/1 Katsidis M on pts (after 12 rnds) 5/1

Exact Method of Victory
Mitchell K wins by KO 17/2 Draw 33/1 Katsidis M wins by KO 15/2
Mitchell K wins by TKO 5/2 Katsidis M wins by TKO 3/1
Mitchell K wins by RTD 28/1 Katsidis M wins by RTD 28/1
Mitchell K wins by TD 33/1 Katsidis M wins by TD 33/1
Mitchell K wins by UD 5/2 Katsidis M wins by UD 9/1
Mitchell K wins by SD 15/2 Katsidis M wins by SD 9/1
Mitchell K wins by MD 33/1 Katsidis M wins by MD 40/1
Mitchell K wins by DISQ 28/1 Katsidis M wins by DISQ 28/1

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