Before betting on boxing, learn how to read the boxing lines first.
You will come across two types of numbers: negative (-150) and positive (+125). These indicate how much you need to bet to win $100 and how much you win when betting $100, respectively.
Let’s look at an example on the moneyline, which is the most common bet in boxing, where you bet on who you think wins the fight:
- Saul Alvarez: -240
- Terence Crawford: +185
This is a potential boxing match in which Alvarez is the favorite, and Crawford is the underdog. Since we always expect the favorite to win, you need to wager $240 to win $100. Since the underdog is expected to lose, a $100 payout rewards $185 in profit.
If Alvarez wins this bout, the first bet is the winner.
Favorites tend to be pricier to wager but have a higher probability of winning, while underdogs can yield richer rewards at the cost of a lower chance of cashing. Keep this in mind when reading odds for a boxing match.
What Affects Boxing Odds?
Many factors can impact boxing fight odds, such as the boxers’ physical stats, fighting styles, records, and current form e.g., how old they are, how good (or bad) they have looked, etc. Oddsmakers crunch many boxing stats and betting trends and come up with the boxing lines.
Intangible data, such as a boxer’s mental state or public perception, may factor into these odds.
Can I Bet on Both Boxers?
You can bet on both boxers. But betting on round totals or over/under may be a better option. Instead of betting on a side, the sportsbook offers online betting for boxing, where the over/under can be as lucrative as a moneyline bet. Check out this example:
- Over 10.5 Rounds: -350
- Under 10.5 Rounds: +240
The odds for this match work the same as moneyline boxing bets. In this example, betting ‘Over 10.5 Rounds’ requires a $350 stake to make a $100 profit. Betting ‘Under 10.5 Rounds’ will reward $240 for a $100 wager.
The oddsmakers expect this bout to go over 10.5 rounds, meaning it will finish in Round 11 or Round 12 or go to a decision. But if this fight ends in Round 10 or earlier, the Under 10.5 at +240 is the winning bet.
If a boxing match comes to a decision, a panel of three judges will make a decision based on a scoreboard they have to fill during the fight. A boxer must win on at least two judges’ scorecards to be granted the victory.
Winning all three judges’ scorecards is a “unanimous decision,” while winning two but losing one is a “split decision”. A “draw” is also possible if no boxer wins at least two scorecards.
It is possible to bet on what type of decision results from boxing betting.
The judges score boxing matches based on many criteria, but on a 10-point scale. The winning boxer typically scores a ‘10’ while the losing boxer gets a ‘9’ or fewer points.
A knockdown deducts a point from a boxer. This results when a boxer hits the ground from a punch, takes a knee, or receives a standing count by the referee.
If both boxers knock each other to the ground, then we may have a 9-9 round.
A 10-10 round is also plausible (though rare) if the judges deem both boxers to be completely even during the round.
What is a Technical Knockout (TKO) in Boxing?
A knockout (KO) or a technical knockout (TKO) is the opposite of a decision. This occurs when a boxer is unable to continue due to a legal blow to the head or body.
A KO is granted when the opponent is knocked unconscious. A TKO is granted when the referee stops the fight while the opponent is still conscious due to being unable to fight back.
KO/TKO props are available for boxing bets online and are a popular way to wager.
You can cash these bets if the boxer of choice scores a knockout or technical knockout.
Can I Bet on a Specific Round?
Alternatively, you can bet on a boxer to win in a specific round or for a fight to finish in a specific round. BetUS allows for both boxing betting outcomes, depending on what you want to wager.
A wager on Saul Alvarez to win in Round 10 will cash if he finishes his opponent, specifically in this round. The boxing fight odds here will be long.
But a bet on the bout to finish in Round 10 has more leeway, as either boxer can finish the fight specifically in Round 10. The odds here won’t be as long as the former but will still be hefty.
Why is BetUS the Best Option to Bet on Boxing?
With BetUS, you can find the best odds for boxing matches. They come out early and are competitive with the market. There are also boxing props where you can bet on specific rounds or methods of victory.
Take your boxing bets to the next level with BetUS. From early odds to unique props, find everything you need to land a winning punch. Bet now.
