Boxing is one of the most traditional sports in the world, with different categories and competitions spread across the globe. In Brazil, the sport was more popular in the past, especially during the era when Acelino Freitas, known as “Popó,” showcased his skills as a professional boxer in some of the sport’s main rings, drawing millions of people to watch his fights.
Although the Brazilian scene has yet to produce a name as prominent as the Bahian pugilist, boxing continues to stir up sports betting markets. Therefore, it’s worth learning more about the types of “bets” that can be placed on a boxing match, which remains present on several of the main online gaming platforms available in Brazil. Here’s the list:
Bet on the Winner
The simplest and most common type of bet, wagering on the winner, is also known as “Moneyline” and involves simply predicting who will win the fight, regardless of the method of victory or the fight’s duration, for example. One of the upcoming notable fights, Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois, is set for September 21, with Joshua as the clear favorite. On one site consulted, his odds for victory are 1.22 against 4.33 for Dubois.
Method of Victory
Besides predicting who will win, it’s also possible to place a bet on the method of victory. Typically, the options are “Decision or technical decision” and “Knockout (KO), Technical Knockout (TKO), or Disqualification (DQ),” with the latter being more likely in the aforementioned fight. For example, a Joshua win by knockout pays 1.44. If Dubois wins by technical decision, on the other hand, the odds are 13. A rare draw also offers a significant reward, paying 17 to 1 on a consulted platform.
Over/Under on Number of Rounds
The number of rounds (or bouts) in a fight can also be a target for betting on various sites, with different types of predictions possible. In the Joshua vs. Dubois match, the task is tough, as 12 rounds are scheduled. In this case, the over/under line is set at 7.5 rounds, with a slight advantage for the fight lasting longer than that, paying 1.80 versus 1.90 for the under.
Victory in Exact Rounds
Another option is to accurately predict in which round the fight will end. Some markets require also predicting which fighter will win in the specified round, while others focus only on which round the fight will conclude. For example, a Joshua win in the first round pays 29 to 1 on a popular platform.
Will the Fight Go the Distance?
Another market available in several operators involves predicting whether the fight will go the distance, meaning if all 12 rounds will be fought in the Joshua vs. Dubois match. On a popular betting site, “No” is the clear favorite, with odds of 1.25, compared to odds of 3.75 for “Yes.”
