Boxing Betting Odds & Markets

Historically, boxing has been intrinsically tied to betting. While not quite to the same level as greyhound racing or horse racing, the classic boxing scene sees people swarming a front-row bookmaker for their boxing odds. It’s why so many fights used to take place in Las Vegas and why betting on boxing remains so popular today.

Here, you’ll learn everything that you need to know about placing a boxing bet, from how to read the odds to the types of bets available. 

Boxing is a superbly skilful yet simple sport. Any spectator, regardless of experience, can quickly tune in and gauge who the better boxer is and see a conclusive end if a knockout occurs. Of course, enhancing your knowledge expands your potential when you place a box bet. So, let’s start with the basics. 

For a boxing match to take place, there needs to be a ring. The dimensions of this ring and the surface can vary, ranging from 16x16 feet to 24x24 feet in size and harder to a more cushioned canvas. Traditionally, the defending champion or home fighter’s team will get to adjust these elements and then get approval from the opposite camp. 

Each boxer will wear the same weight gloves, with that weight being dependent on the division being fought in or contractual stipulations. Boxers will also wear long shorts, specialist boxing boots, and a top if necessary. Opponents can fight each other at different weight brackets, but usually, this is just for exhibition fights. 

Professional boxers will seek to win the world title belts from the division or divisions that they feel they can meet the weight requirements for and still box to a high standard. There are 17 weight divisions recognized by the four main boxing authorities in men’s boxing. In women’s boxing, there are 15 recognized weight divisions. 

In a boxing match itself, depending on the level of the boxer and the agreed-upon terms, the number of rounds can vary. Most starting out in the pro ranks will fight in four or six-round matches. In men’s boxing, rounds always last for three minutes with a one-minute break. For women, the rounds are two minutes long each. 

At the pinnacle of boxing, in title fights and major rankings bouts, men will box for 12 rounds maximum, and women box for up to ten rounds. If there isn’t a knockout, technical knockout, or disqualification during those rounds, the match is decided by the judges. 

Throughout the fight, judges will score both fighters in each individual round. If there isn’t a point deducted for what the referee deems to be a foul or there isn’t a counted knockdown, judges will usually score a round 10-9. If there is an event like a knockdown or point deduction, the score will be cut by a point per incident accordingly. 

There are many different kinds of fouls that can result in the referee calling for a point deduction. Purposefully head-butting, biting, hitting below the belt, elbowing, open-glove hits, backhand hits, turning your back on the opponent, holding and striking the opponent, and hitting a downed opponent are all examples of fouls. 

The most emphatic way for a bout to end is by way of knockout. There are two types of knockout: technical knockout (TKO) and knockout (KO). The latter, as you’d assume, is called when a boxer is knocked unconscious and is unable to return to the fight. 

A TKO is most commonly seen when the referee stops the bout to save the boxer, seeing them as unable to continue to defend themselves sufficiently. Alternatively, a TKO can come about if a doctor calls it off or the team decides to withdraw their boxer. A TKO win will still go into a boxer’s knockout record stats line. 

To start betting on boxing fights, you need to:

• Create an account by pressing the Sign Up button;
• Select your preferred payment method and make your first deposit;
• Use the Search function or A-Z list to find the boxing odds;
• Select the odds that you want to add to your boxing bet;
• Go to the Betslip, input your Stake, and then press the big green button to place the bet!

When betting on boxing, you always want to approach the boxing odds with as much knowledge as possible. Here’s what to look for with each of these key elements:

• Records: You can see a fighter’s record shown as Wins-Losses-Draws and then their knockout count in parenthesis next to the record. It’s important to review who the past opponents are, as many up-and-comers will gradually build up towards around 20-0 before taking on true challenges.
• Boxing Style: Boxing is a pure sport, but there are many styles deployed. Some will utilize swifter feet to keep to the outside, while others will look to get on the inside for a scrap. One style isn’t better than another; it’s down to how well it’s deployed.
• Footwork: Boxing may be a sport of punching, but you can always tell between two fighters of a similar level which is the better fighter by their footwork. Good movement, holding a sturdy base, not crossing over the feet, and even deploying some interrupting shifts – like Oleksandr Usyk’s pendulum footwork – will invariably give them an edge over power punchers or those less skilled.
• Form: A boxer may have an imperious record of 50-2, but if those two losses have come in their last two fights, it might be a sign of them being on the slide.
• Location and Venue: Fighting in your home country or in front of hometown fans can provide a huge boost and, quite often, will help to sway judges in close contests.
• Weight Class: As a general rule, the heavier the weight class, the more potential there is for a knockout – especially one against the momentum of the fight. It’s something to consider when betting on boxing, especially as you get towards the heavyweight class. Those moving up or down in weight class could also see significant advantages or disadvantages, depending on how well they cut or gain and the natural size of their body.
• Betting Odds: Always look for value bets and odds that reflect the likelihood of the event occurring, and also stick to safe gambling practices.
• Injuries and Health: If you see news of an injury flare-up in camp or the boxer looks a bit under the weather at weigh-ins and press conferences, they may be worth avoiding.
• Trainer and Corner Team: The experience, track record, and training style of the trainer can make a huge difference in the biggest bouts. On top of this, you want to make sure that there’s a good cutman to keep the boxing going if a laceration does occur.

Boxing odds are usually quite straightforward to read. A fight outcome line might read Boxer A -200, Tie +1400, Boxer B +150. This line shows that Boxer A is the favorite with odds below evens, while a Tie – which would require a decision draw from the judges – is always quite unlikely. 

• Moneyline: Bet on which boxer will win the bout or if you think it’ll end in a tie.
• Round Betting: Place a boxing bet on an individual round that a fighter will win in or a bracket of rounds that will see the end of the bout.
• Method of Victory: Take odds on if a fighter will win by decision, knockout or technical knockout, or even disqualification.
• Total Rounds: Usually an under/over market, bet on how many rounds you think the bout will last.
• Prop Bets: These offer boxing betting odds on specific events that may occur, such as a fighter being knocked down, the number of punches thrown, or even for something to happen pre or post-fight.
• Live Betting: You can go to the live boxing betting page to place in-play bets on the outcome of the fight.
• Parlay Bets: Rather than having a single boxing bet per betslip, combine several from different fights to create a parlay for enhanced odds.

In-Depth Boxing Markets

Bet on everything imaginable for the upcoming title fight, from individual round betting to a whole stack of props. 

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Our boxing odds meet and exceed the biggest sportsbooks on the market, so you’ll always get good value when you box bet with us.

Live Boxing Betting

Missing the opening bell doesn’t stop you from betting here! On our live boxing betting, you can continue your online boxing betting even in the final rounds. 

Boxing Betting Bonus 

To help you get started or to level up for the next big fight, you can use our sports offers as a boxing betting bonus!

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Here are some FAQs for betting on boxing. 

What Happens to a Bet if a Boxer is Disqualified?

If a boxer is disqualified, any bets on them to win or meet any other prediction will count as losses. 

How Do You Bet on a Tie in Online Boxing Betting?

To bet on a tie in online boxing betting, you need to go to the money line odds and select Tie or Draw. 

What is Over 7.5 in Boxing Betting?

Over 7.5 as a boxing bet is usually found in the under/over rounds market. If selected, you’re taking the boxing odds on the fight to make it to the eighth round or further. 

What other combat sports can I bet on at BetVictor?

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