When placing bets on boxing, you can win in one fell swoop. In boxing, like in other sports, there is a distinction between amateur and professional boxing. However, online boxing betting is mainly allowed in professional fights. There are four world federations in boxing that organize professional fights in various weight categories.
In each world association, there is a world champion belt that needs to be won. WBA (World Boxing Association) is the oldest boxing association, established in 1962. WBC (World Boxing Council) was founded as a participant of WBA, being the second oldest boxing association. Other major organizations include IBF (International Boxing Federation) and WBO (World Boxing Organization). There are boxers like Naoya Inoue, the first and only undisputed champion at Super Bantamweight, having won titles from all the above four since 2023. In his home country, his matches are extremely popular for locals to bet on Japanese bookmakers.Â
The more fights a boxer wins, the further they advance and ultimately compete for the title of world association champion in a title fight.
Types of Boxing Bets
Choose a betting strategy for boxing based on the type of wager for this sport:
- On the Winner: Bookmakers offer to choose a fighter and bet on their victory in a round or the entire match.
- On Early Victory: If both boxers have a strong knockout punch, this type of boxing bet is relevant. The fight can end prematurely due to a knockout, refusal of a fighter to continue the match, or by the decision of the referee or doctor.
- Total Rounds Bets: You need to choose whether there will be more or fewer rounds than the specified number. Such bets are relevant for meetings of athletes who often end their fights early.
- On Knockout: In this case, the bet is placed on winning by knockout.
- On the Method of Victory: The fight can end by knockout, the opponent’s refusal, victory on points, technical defeat, or disqualification. Some bookmakers allow you to bet on boxing by predicting how exactly the fight will end.
How to approach betting
The main goal of a bettor is to determine the most effective strategy that will allow for regular winnings in the long run. One of the key secrets to achieving this result is understanding possible mistakes before making them yourself.
Do not ignore a detailed analysis of the match. In the world of combat sports, there is plenty of room for possible sensations and the success of underdogs. Sometimes even the best athletes, the undisputed champions, make mistakes that can ultimately deprive a sportsman of a prestigious title.
Some underestimated fighters can deliver an impressive result due to motivation, excellent physical shape, or public support. The bettor’s goal is to take into account all such factors for personal success, not limiting oneself to superficial analysis.
