NEWLY crowned WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward is just 1-7 on Betfair to successfully defend his title at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on Saturday night.

In the latest Super Six Tournament bout, Ward squares up to Allan Green (odds 7-1), who despite having suffered only one defeat in his career is not fancied to cause an upset.

Ward looks set to maintain his unbeaten run and can be backed at 11-8 to add another knock-out to his perfect record. Green is available at 7-1 to KO is opponent. 

Betfair spokesman Alex Bake said: “A win for Andre Ward would see him all but progress to the next round of the tournament. Our punters are backing him to keep his unbeaten record intact.”

To win the bout Betfair bet: 1-7 Andre Ward, 7-1 Allan Green, 64-1 draw.