Erik Bazinyan vs Steven Butler

A long-delayed matchup finally lands on the card

The promoter says Bazinyan withdrew from this matchup three times, making the November 12 booking another attempt to get the two Quebec-based fighters in the ring. That history makes a completed weigh-in and fight week especially significant.

The co-feature slot opened after an injury withdrawal

Butler–Bazinyan was elevated to the co-feature after Lenar Perez withdrew from his planned fight with Artur Ziyatdinov because of a training injury.

Bazinyan faces a substantial ring-rust test

Bazinyan has not fought since his September 2024 loss to Jaime Munguia, leaving a lengthy gap before this scheduled return. How quickly he finds his timing against an active opponent is a central unknown.

Butler is fighting for another run

Promoter Camille Estephan said he had wanted Butler to retire, but agreed to support one more run if Butler can demonstrate he still has what it takes. That adds career stakes beyond simply winning the matchup.

Butler showed a flash of threat against Berlanga

The event promotion notes that Butler dropped Edgar Berlanga during his Madison Square Garden appearance last June, a reminder that Butler can produce a pivotal moment even against high-level opposition.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Butler moneyline, but be price-conscious

Butler is listed at 1.33, so the straight win may suit a conservative lean, but that short price leaves limited room for error; avoid treating it as a strong standalone value play.

Lean toward under 9.5 rounds if available

This is scheduled as a 10-round super-middleweight contest, and both fighters have substantial knockout totals on their records; the under is a speculative alternative to picking a winner.