How To Legally Bet On Boxing Games Online

How To Bet On Boxing Online?

The first step to betting on boxing online is to find a sportsbook and sign up for it. Once you’ve created an account and are in a state with legal online sports betting, find the boxing section within the sportsbook’s app or website.

Once you select it all of your boxing betting options for that sportsbook should be at your fingertips. Find the fight you want, and explore the options available to you.

How to Make a Moneyline Bet in Boxing?

Taking the moneyline on a boxing match is betting on whoever you think is going to be the winner of the match. An example of a moneyline in boxing looks like this:

• Sonny Liston: -550

• Cassius Clay: +700

In this example, Sonny Liston is the favorite to win. In moneyline odds, the favorite has the lower number, always represented as a negative number.

This means that Cassius Clay, who you may know as Muhammad Ali, is the underdog, and in this case overwhelmingly so. Odds that are a positive number indicate an underdog, and as the number becomes larger, they are considered greater underdogs.

Payouts in Boxing

Along with telling bettors the likelihood of either boxer winning, odds also dictate how much you will make if your bet wins.

Using the above example, if you wanted to bet on Sonny Liston to win and make $100, you would have to bet $550. Negative odds indicate how much you have to bet to win $100.

If you wanted to bet on Clay to win, a $550 bet would win you $3,850, which is significantly more than $100. That’s because positive odds tell you how much a $100 bet would return you in winnings. So, if you put $100 on Clay at +700, you would win $700.

Prop Betting in Boxing

Just like with any other sport, there are prop bet markets available for most boxing matches, especially high-profile ones.

Proposition Bets in Boxing

Prop bets for the bout are about instances that will occur or the method of how the match will end. Some of the common proposition bets in boxing include:

• Will the fight go to a decision

• Will there be a knockdown

• Will there be blood

• Who will land the most punches

Individual Props in Boxing

These props are based on how individual boxers will perform, or how they will win. You may see individual props such as:

• Will Mike Tyson win by KO

• Will Floyd Mayweather win by TKO

• Will Glass Joe win by DQ

Total Rounds in Boxing

Just like it sounds, total rounds betting is wagering on how long a fight will last. It is typically presented as an over/under option.

If the total were set at 9.5, you would bet if you think the total number of rounds will be above or below that. If you bet the under and the fight ends in round 9 or sooner, your bet would win. If the bout went to a tenth round, the under would lose.

On the other side, if you bet the over and the fight makes it to round 10, your bet would win. If it fails to last that long, your bet will lose.

On-Points Betting in Boxing

Boxing rounds are graded on a 10-point scale, where both guys start at 10. If one boxer is determined to have clearly won, they’ll win the round 10-9. If it’s a tie, both fighters will get graded a 10.

Boxers can also lose points, commonly for these reasons:

• A boxer loses a point for every instance they are knocked down

• A boxer loses a point for every intentional foul and sometimes unintentional fouls

When you bet on points in boxing you are betting on which boxer will have more points, and by how many. It’s similar to a point spread in other sports.

Parlays in Boxing

A parlay is a way to combine multiple wagers into one so that you can get a larger payout without having to wager as much money. You can combine multiple boxing bets together or parlay a boxing bet with other sports.

When you bet on a parlay, every leg must win for the parlay to win, hence why it rewards so handsomely. If one leg loses, even if the rest do not, the entire parlay loses, and your stake is gone. The risk is great, but so is the reward.

What are Boxing Weight Classes?

Boxers are sorted into weight classes so that the bouts can be fair. Before any fight, boxers must weigh in and make sure they qualify for the weight class they are supposed to be fighting in.

There are a lot of weight classes, with each having its own weight limit:

• Strawweight: 105 pounds

• Junior Flyweight: 108 pounds

• Flyweight: 112 pounds

• Junior Bantamweight: 115 pounds

• Bantamweight: 118 pounds

• Junior Featherweight (or Super Bantamweight): 122 pounds

• Featherweight: 126 pounds

• Junior Lightweight (or Super Featherweight): 130 pounds

• Lightweight: 135 pounds

• Junior Welterweight (or Super Lightweight): 140 pounds

• Welterweight: 147 pounds

• Junior Middleweight (also Super Welterweight or Light Middleweight): 154 pounds

• Middleweight: 160 pounds

• Super Middleweight: 168 pounds

• Light Heavyweight: 175 pounds

• Cruiserweight: 200 pounds

• Heavyweight: Unlimited weight

Best Boxing Betting sites

There are plenty of sites where you can legally bet on boxing, but some have better reputations than others. Here’s a list of some of the best betting sites for boxing in the US:

• DraftKings: Widely considered one of the best-designed and running platforms, with plenty of options

• FanDuel: Just like DraftKings, an all-around great choice for betting, especially for boxing

• BetMGM: Known to have the most markets available among sportsbooks

Useful Tips for Betting on Boxing

Wager Within Your Budget

Arguably the most important rule to betting is to not wager more than you can comfortably lose. Managing your bankroll carefully and knowing when to stop betting are important ways to not sink yourself financially because you want to bet on boxing matches.

Research Fighters Before Betting

Every boxer has strengths and weaknesses that they will look to exploit during a bout. As a bettor, you should be aware of them as well, so that you can better assess how you think the bout will go. Information is power in the betting world, so you should try to learn as much as you can before placing bets.

Browse Betting Sites

When you are looking to place a bet, it is advantageous to check out multiple sportsbooks to get the best deal. Every sportsbook will have different odds, promos, and bets to choose from. To get the best deal on any bet you want to make, shopping around is the best way to do it.

Boxing Betting FAQs

Is Boxing Betting Legal in the US?

Yes, you can legally bet on boxing in the US, if you are in a state (or Washington DC) that legally allows sports betting.

Where Can I Bet on Boxing?

You can bet on boxing at most sportsbooks, whether they are online or in physical locations.

What Are the Best Boxing Bets?

While people tend to have favorite bets, there is no such thing as a best or worst bet. It ultimately comes down to what you prefer or find the most success with.

Are There Boxing Prop Bets?

Yes, there are boxing prop bets available for most matches, with marquee bouts featuring many more.

Can You Make Money Betting on Boxing?

Yes, when you bet on boxing you can make real money if your bets win. However, you can lose money as well.

What Do Odds Mean in Boxing Betting?

Odds are numbers that tell bettors two crucial pieces of information. They inform how likely a bet is to win along with how much a bet will pay out if the bet wins.

Is Boxing Betting Legal in Canada?

Yes, you are allowed to bet on boxing if you want to do so in Canada.

What Does Draws Mean in Boxing Betting?

A draw in boxing is when the bout is scored as a tie, so the match is declared a draw. A disqualification is not a draw. If you bet a two-way moneyline, a draw will result in a push. If you bet on a moneyline with a draw as an option, you would win your bet if the match ends in a draw.

Can You Parlay Boxing Bets?

Yes, you can create parlays using legs from boxing matches, and people do so frequently.

What States Allow Online Boxing Betting?

In the following states (and districts), you can bet on boxing online legally:

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Michigan
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Washington DC
• West Virginia
• Wyoming
  

What is the Most Profitable Bet for Boxing?

Creating a parlay is probably the most profitable way to bet on boxing if you’re looking to make the most money on a single stake.

Where Can I Find Up to Date Boxing Odds?

If you want to find the updated boxing odds for any match, check out our Boxing Odds page for a look at the moneyline odds from a variety of sports betting sites.