Every year in the US alone, boxing generates around $1 billion worth of bets. Outside of the major US-based sports, it’s one of the most popular with bettors, offering highly lucrative payouts.

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Here we explain how to bet on boxing and help you get to grips with the basics of boxing betting, including how to place a wager and the types of bet available through boxing markets. We’ll then look at advanced betting strategies to help you make healthy profits through wagers on the sweet science.

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HOW TO BET ON BOXING LINES

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As far as sports bets go, boxing is straightforward to bet on. It should only take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with how the sport works.

 

The three most basic outcomes for a fighter in boxing are:

• Win

• Loss

• Draw

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Boxing doesn’t have a vast range of core markets compared to other sports, with the fight result being the most common bet. In other words, simply betting on which fighter will win.

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OUTRIGHT WINNER / MONEYLINE ODDS​

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The outright winner market is the most straightforward boxing bet. You simply predict the fighter you believe will win the match, regardless of the method or the round in which the fight comes to an end. If your selected fighter wins, you get a payout based on the Moneyline odds your sportsbook offered when you placed your bet.

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Example: let’s say there’s a highly anticipated match between Boxer A and Boxer B. Based on the boxing betting lines available, you place a $100 bet on the underdog, Boxer A, at odds of +150, rather than the heavy favorite. If Boxer A wins, you get a total payout of $250.

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The payout on such Moneyline wagers is made up of your $100 original stake, plus $150 profit.

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ROUND BETTING
 

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In round betting, you predict the specific round in which the bout will end, or which fighter will win a particular round. This market can be highly profitable due to its precise nature.

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Example: you place a $50 bet on Boxer A to win in Round 7 at odds of +1100. Boxer A wins the fight during Round 7, meaning you receive a substantial payout of $600.

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This payout is made up of your $50 original stake, plus $550 profit.

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METHOD OF VICTORY BETTING

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Method of victory betting involves predicting how the fight will be won. This market requires you to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the fighters.

 

The options include victory by:

• Knockout (KO)

• Technical knockout (TKO)

• Judges’ decision (which can also be Unanimous or Split – UD or SD)

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Example: you wager $75 on Boxer A to win by decision at odds of +300. Boxer A fights right until the final bell of the bout and ends up winning through a decision from the judges, meaning you receive a total payout of $300.

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This payout is made up of your $75 original stake, plus $225 profit.

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TOTAL ROUNDS BETTING

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Total rounds betting revolves around predicting whether the match will last more rounds (over) or fewer rounds (under) than a predetermined number set by the sportsbook. Unlike other boxing odds, it doesn’t involve predicting the winner of the match.

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Example: you place a $30 bet on ‘Over 9 Rounds’ at sportsbook odds of -111. The fight goes on to Round 11, so you get a payout of $57.

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This payout is made up of your $30 original stake, plus $27 profit.

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KNOCKDOWN BETTING

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Knockdown betting allows bettors to predict which fighter will score a knockdown during the match. This type of bet adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the fight. It’s worth noting that the fighter does not need to win the fight – your bet is settled regardless of whatever happens in later rounds.

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Example: you wager $20 on Boxer A to score a knockdown at odds of +275. Boxer A successfully scores a knockdown in Round 4, but ends up losing the fight on decision at the end of the bout. You still receive your total payout of $75.

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This payout is made up of your $25 original stake, plus $55 profit.

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DRAW-NO-BET BETTING

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In the draw-no-bet market, you predict the fight winner. However, if the match ends in a draw, your bets are voided (also known as a push) and your stakes are refunded.

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Example: you place a $50 outright winner bet on Boxer A to win at odds of -143. If Boxer A wins, you will get a total payout of $85. This payout is made up of your $50 original stake, plus $35 profit.

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However, the match ends up being a draw. But with the draw-no-bet market having been in your betting slip, your $50 stake is refunded. You make no profit.

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GOING THE DISTANCE BET

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This boxing bet type involves predicting whether the fight will last the full scheduled duration of rounds, or if it will end early due to a knockout or other stoppage. You don’t need to pick a winner for this type of bet.

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Example: you bet $40 on the fight to ‘Go the Distance’ at odds of +125. If the match reaches its scheduled end and goes to the judges’ decision to decide the winner, you get a total payout of $90.

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This payout is made up of your $40 original stake, plus $50 profit.

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