How To Bet On Boxing – Betting Guide 2024

Explore A Variety Of Betting Markets

Our top strategy is to understand the betting markets surrounding boxing. For new punters, we recommend starting off simple, such as predicting the overall winner. For seasoned pros who spread their bets, you can look back on successful wagers and find the profitable market through analysing your past successes and losses.

Outright Winner

The outright winner, sometimes called money line betting, is the most obvious market. This includes predicting who you think the winner of the match will be.

For example, a betting site may offer you these odds:

• Euri Cedeno to win (13/8)
• Yoanki Urrutia to win (5/1)

You simply choose your winner if the odds appeal to you, and wait for the outcome! However, it is worth researching different betting sites to compare which one has the highest odds. This way, you can make the most profit.

Under/ Over Betting

Another popular market is under/over betting, which is prominent in the sporting industry. Instead of making life harder by predicting exactly how many rounds the boxers will play before there is a victory, you can simply choose if it is under or over the bookmakers’ prediction.

For example:

	Betting Odds
Under 7 Rounds	6/1
Over 7 Rounds	20/1

If Player A won by knockout in the 9^th round, you would win if you placed a bet for over 7 rounds. Say you staked €10; you would earn a €200 profit. However, if you bet for under 7 rounds, you would lose your deposit.

Round Betting

Round betting is the more advanced version of under/over betting. This is where you predict how many rounds will be played before a winner is announced. Research to undertake in this department includes:

• Do both players have the same ability? If one boxer is notoriously much less skilled than the other, it is likely that less rounds will be played before a decision is made.
• What is ‘the distance’ of the tournament? Most professional matches have a maximum of 12 rounds, whilst lesser-known championships have 10.

Method Of Victory

The method of victory in boxing is the way the fight ends. Primarily, there are five ways to declare this:

• Knockout: a player falls to the floor for over 10 seconds
• Technical Knockout: the referee terminates the match before a player has knocked out, without waiting for 10 seconds
• Disqualification: when players disregard the boxing rules either once or repeatedly
• Decision: the sum of the judges scores declares the winner
• Draw: the sum of the judges score is the same after maximum rounds

Will The Fight Go The Distance?

As we explained, ‘going the distance’ in boxing means that the maximum number of rounds in the match will be played. Depending on which tournament you are betting on, this number varies. The main four bodies include 12 rounds made up of 3 minutes:

• World Boxing Council
• World Boxing Association
• International Boxing Federation
• World Boxing Organisation

Other notable games include the World Boxing Super Series, Olympics, Commonwealth Games

Up until 1997, many professional matches lasted 15 rounds. However, a virtuous decision was made to reduce this number to 12, due to the physical and mental impact this had on athletes. Furthermore, women’s boxing is often 10 rounds.

Choose A Good Betting Site

An advantage of boxing is that betting sites are not scarce. There are a range to choose from, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. Features of a reputable betting site include:

• Generous welcome offers including free bets and promotions 
• Good range of betting markets 
• Offers such as in-play betting, early cash out, and Acca insurance 
• Engaging features such as bet builders, high-quality live streaming, and a mobile app
• VIP loyalty programs 

In addition, a good betting site should include all the latest boxing fixtures. Instead of having to do your own research, their webpage should be consistently updated.

 

Promotions

A great strategy is to look out for betting sites that have continuous promotions. This includes:

Welcome Offers	Before you register to a betting site, the main way they grab your attention is through welcome offers. These are often in the form of free bets. For example, you may receive an extra €50 if you stake €10 on a boxing bet within one week of registration.
Early Cash Out	In your betting career, it is inevitable that you will lose at least once. When a betting site offers early cash out, this means you can take your current winnings now and then. This is especially useful is the fight is a close call, therefore you can close the wager if you anticipate a loss.
In-Play Betting	In-play betting is one of the newest and most important promotions offered by betting sites. Essentially, it means you can create wagers even after the fight has started. Consequently, you can take full advantage of watching the game live in front of you, hence helping you make more informed decisions.

Learn Which Tournaments Betting Sites Promote

Usually, punters stick to one championship because this ensures that they know the rules well. Booking sites often focus on the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, and World Boxing Organisation matches. These draw in the most viewers internationally, and therefore the odds are highest.

Research The Athletes Playing

A handful of boxers are globally recognized and have successfully become a household name. Usually, this is because they perform consistently well. 

The key to a good wager is to do your research. By checking their recent fights, you will see if they have performed well. Furthermore, boxing is an arduous sport and can have a huge physical impact, therefore ensure their previous matches have not caused them injury.

Other statistics to consider include how many punches are thrown each round, how many power punches are made throughout the match, and jabs per second.

Know Which Bets to Avoid

Not all bets are made equal. Depending on your level of experience, you may have already found your unique skill set, and mastered a certain market. However, there are some wagers a new punter if advise to avoid:

• Playing favourites: if you stake a huge amount on your favourite player, without any indication that they have a high likelihood of winning, this is considered a risky bet. 
• Accumulator bets: accumulator bets have a high payout, which is what makes them so enticing. With this being said, it is more unlikely to win the wager if you are waiting on multiple legs to come through. On the other hand, if you do believe accumulator bets are worthwhile, be sure to opt for acca insurance, or avoid enhanced odds that are artificially inflated. 
• Gambling recklessly: when done responsibly, betting on boxing is exhilarating. It is vital to have financial boundaries and time limits, as this will help you to stick within your means.