5 Popular Boxing Betting Markets Explained

Boxing is one of the most popular sports for bettors in the United Kingdom.

The noble art is enjoying a resurgence, with many big names facing off in Europe, the United States, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.

In response to increased TV coverage, bookmakers have expanded their boxing betting markets.

You can now predict the winner of the next big fight or dig deeper. There’s the method of victory, total rounds, to be knocked down, winning rounds, and lots more. Followers can choose their favourite approach and bet as a single pick or aim higher by adding several picks to a bet builder.

More betting markets are great for experienced gamblers, but they can confuse or make others hesitant.

On this page, former professional boxer turned coach and boxing betting analyst Frankie Monkhouse picks his five favourite markets and explains how each works.

Experience Matters

I’ve been involved in boxing for as long as I can remember.

My father was a professional, and he took me to the gym to watch him train from my buggy. I went on to become a professional fighter in London, before working as a freelance sports betting writer in retirement. I also coach the next generation back where it all began for me, the Port Glasgow Victoria Amateur Boxing Club.

As a boxing fan and regular sports bettor, it’s no surprise I enjoy predicting the results.

Keep reading as I explain five popular boxing betting markets.

Fight-Winner

The simplest and most popular way to bet on boxing.

The clue’s in the name here. You’re predicting the result: either Fighter A to win, Fighter B to win or the draw. Bettors have a one-in-three chance of getting it right and landing a profit.

Here’s an example:

• Tyson Fury to win @ 8/15
• Draw @ 16/1
• Anthony Joshua to win @ 6/4

If you pick a fighter to win and they do, you’ll make a profit. If the bout ends in a draw or the opponent wins, your bet loses, and the bookie keeps your stake.

Method of Victory

My favourite boxing betting market is the method of victory.

It offers higher odds than the fight-winner option, but the risks are greater.

During my career, I’ve found that the more research you do into an upcoming contest, the more likely you are to call the result.

With a method of victory bet, you must predict both the winning fighter and how they’ll get the result, either on points or by KO/TKO. If one part of your prediction is wrong, the entire bet collapses.

Here’s an example:

• Tyson Fury to beat Anthony Joshua on points @ 3/1.

Total Rounds

If you’d prefer to avoid picking sides, you can do so with the total rounds betting.

Another market where the name gives it away.

Boxing betting traders will set the bar, and you must predict whether the bout will go over or under that number.

Here’s an example:

Fury vs Joshua total rounds

• Under 7.5 rounds @ 5/4
• Over 7.5 rounds @ 4/7

If you bet on over 7.5 rounds in this heavyweight bout, you’ll profit if the contest reaches the halfway stage of round number eight. Your stake is on seven completed rounds and another half round. After that, it doesn’t matter which fighter wins or how. Fury winning on points pays the same as Joshua scoring a KO in round nine.

Knockdowns

Expect knockdowns?

Major betting apps offer several options here. You can bet on a fighter to be knocked down. You can also predict the total number of knockdowns, such as more than one.

The fighter doesn’t need to be stopped or knocked out. Even flash knockdowns count. As long as the boxer hits the canvas, your bet wins.

These types of bets work best in accumulators and bet builders.

Most Punches Landed

Lastly, you can bet on which fighter will be busiest on the night, landing the most punches.

You can follow the official stats on TV, or the bookmaker will announce the results when settling the market.

Again, the winning boxer doesn’t matter too much here. A fighter could land 25 more punches than their opponent, but still be knocked out.

The boxing betting markets mentioned on this page are now available at all leading sportsbooks. Do your research, pick the best bet, and enjoy the show.

Always remember to gamble responsibly.