Guide to Betting on Boxing

Unlike basketball and football, boxing does not have a strict schedule or calendar to follow. There are hundreds of matches throughout the year, and within different weight classes that a lot of sports bettors follow. And in some cases, especially with high-profile boxers, betting on a fight will earn any pay per head bookie a lot of money on vig alone. So here is our basic guide on betting on boxing, in case you see a game you’ll like to bet on.

Betting on Boxing: The Basics

Schedule: First off, the schedule of fights will vary every year, but most fights will have a few months’ notice. Even the rumor of a fight can get sportsbooks to start offering lines on possible fights. As soon as an announcement is made in the gambling news world, you are guaranteed to see odds pop up immediately. So, always be updated on boxing news.

Reading Lines: The lines you can bet on are very similar to what you will see on basketball or baseball odds. You have the moneyline wager, but the odds display are telling you about your winnings, not a score. So, for example, the odds say +250. This means you can win $250 if this bet wins the fight for a $100 bet. The O/U for boxing is not based on score, but on rounds played. Other wagers are also available, which are similar such as parlays and special wagers.

Fighters: Of course, your fighters will be a huge factor in placing a wager. Majority of the fights are between players with almost the same skill level. The kicker here, is who can outsmart, outpunch, and tire out the other player. So if a certain player has a weak spot, say, is bad at protecting his side, and you have an opponent who is known for his flexibility and speed, then you know who can win. Another example, is when a boxer is very strong, he could also be slow, so a boxer with faster reflexes could possibly win by evading, tiring out his opponent, then go for the win.