How to Bet on Boxing
Boxing Betting Guide: How to Bet on Boxing, Betting Odds & Tips
If you’re a fan of professional boxing at any weight division, Stake.com should be your number-one home for online boxing betting markets. We offer odds on boxing events on your desktop or mobile.
Whether you're a boxing fan, new to the sport, or a keen sports bettor, read on to learn more about the world of boxing and how to get started with boxing betting online at Stake Sportsbook.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is one of the oldest and most popular combat sports in the world. Ancient art and carvings suggest it has been practised in some form throughout human history since at least 3000 BC. It’s a one-on-one sport whereby two boxers face off inside a ring, using their fists, protected by padded boxing gloves, to attempt to defeat one another by landing punches to the head and body.
Boxing is not only one of the most popular combat sports but also one of the most physically gruelling sports. Boxers must be in peak physical and mental condition before a fight and weigh in within the official weight category the day before their fight.
Boxing Rules & Gameplay
In professional boxing, typical boxing bouts last up to 12 three-minute rounds, with a 60-second break between rounds. In women’s boxing, rounds are generally limited to 2 minutes, with a standard 10 rounds per fight.
Boxers can only attack by striking their opponent with their gloves to the head or body. Punches must land above the belt line, and punches to the back of the head or the neck are illegal. Only hits using the front of the glove are considered legal, while holding, tripping, kicking, or headbutting are also against the rules.
The average ring size varies from sanctioning body to sanctioning body, but it usually ranges between 4.9 and 7.6m squared. In a standard boxing match, the ring is squared off using ropes, which are used for safety to prevent the fighters from falling out of the ring.
Each professional boxing match has three independent judges ringside. The 10-point must system is used to score each round, with 10 points awarded to the winner of the round, while their opponent receives 9 points. However, point deductions can be made for knockdowns or if the referee signals a point deduction due to a foul. It’s also possible for even rounds to be scored 10-10, although this is rare.
If a fight is undecided by a knockout, retirement or disqualification, it goes to the judges’ decision.
A fighter wins if two or more judges score the fight in their favour. If all three judges score the fight one way, a fighter wins by unanimous decision. It can finish a draw if two judges mark the scores level.
Major Boxing Tournaments & Boxing Fights to Bet on
The biggest boxing tournament to bet on used to be the Prizefighter series, but the last one was held back in 2015. This series covered knockout – pardon the pun – tournaments across various weight classes, including heavyweight, light heavyweight, welterweight, light flyweight and super flyweight.
Today, the biggest boxing fights are where world championship belts are firmly on the line. Whether it’s the WBO, WBA, WBC or IBF outright belts . Holding all four major belts simultaneously, known as undisputed, is the pinnacle achievement for any boxer in men’s and women’s boxing.
Boxing is also an Olympic sport, where it was originally part of the Ancient Olympics played in Ancient Greece. Many of the greatest boxers began their careers competing in the Olympics, so it’s a great chance to see upcoming talent.
Exhibition boxing fights are also fast becoming big business in the sport, with a string of social media personalities like KSI, Jake Paul and his brother, Logan, all turning their hand to professional international boxing .
Rest assured, Stake Sportsbook has all the bases covered, making us the number one online boxing betting site with competitive boxing odds!
How to Bet on Boxing at Stake
Placing bets on boxing fight nights, tournaments, and individual matches at Stake Sportsbook couldn’t be simpler. Just follow these steps to get started:
Log into your account or sign up if you’re not already a member at Stake.com
Search for boxing to see all the upcoming events to bet on.
Choose a live or upcoming fight and check the latest odds for all of the available boxing markets.
Add a bet to your bet slip, enter your stake, and then confirm to place.
You can also combine multiple boxing bets to create a multibet/parlay bet.
You can contact our customer support team if you have any questions about using the site or making deposits and withdrawals.
Types of Boxing Bets & Betting Markets
Ahead of a leading boxing event, you’ll usually find multiple boxing markets to bet on. We’ll run you through the popular types of bets at Stake.com for any upcoming fight:
Moneyline
The moneyline odds are considered the easiest betting market for first-time boxing bettors. Just pick which boxer you think will win the fight. The three-way moneyline also includes the option to bet on a draw, which is rare but can happen.
Whether it’s world heavyweight title fights involving Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua or exhibition events involving legends like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, the moneyline bet usually attracts the most money from punters.
Method of Victory
This bet in boxing focuses on how a boxer will win the fight. You still need to pick which boxer will win, but you also need to choose their method of victory. This includes all the different fight outcomes such as knockout, technical knockout, points decision and even outright disqualification.
Round Betting
This is one of the most popular boxing prop bets. Bettors need to predict which fighter will win and in which round. Other wagering options, such as the over/under total number of rounds, are sometimes provided too.
Live Boxing Betting – How to Live Stream Boxing & Place In-Play Bets
If you prefer betting on boxing matches in-play , Stake Sports offers some of the most competitive in-play boxing odds for sports bettors . Live and pre-fight odds are available on all major events. At Stake.com, we also provide free live streams for many of the biggest fights throughout the calendar year. All you need to stream them is a Stake account. You’ll need to be logged in at the time of the fight to watch the action unfold in real time.
Boxing Betting Strategies & Tips to Win
Now that you’re aware of the breadth of boxing markets and bet types on Stake Sportsbook, explore the following boxing betting tips to hone your very own betting strategy:
Never bet on a boxing match without having solid knowledge of both boxers. Research into the form and reputation of each boxer. Look at their respective boxing styles to see how they will match up in the ring.
Control your boxing betting bankroll responsibly. Betting on any sport should always be fun and never stressful. Break your bank down into 100 units and bet one unit per fight. You can utilise our responsible gambling calculator and budgeting guide if you need a hand setting a budget.
Stay tuned to the latest sports news and predictions at Stake Sportsbook, where you’ll discover the leading stories from the boxing world. We may even preview upcoming fights and discuss potential betting angles, including the odds for each type of bet, such as moneyline wagers, outright betting and parlay betting across a card.
If you're fairly new to the betting game, or you want to brush up on your skills, read up on our guide to online betting, and gain all the knowledge you need to start winning big!
Boxing Betting Mistakes to Avoid
Don’t dive in and bet on every fight on an evening’s card. If you’re waiting to watch a pay-per-view headline fight, don’t just bet on every fight on the undercard for the sake of it. If you have no edge or knowledge of an upcoming fight, the smartest bet is no bet at all.
Some boxing bettors make the mistake of not looking at a fighter’s recent fight history. If they’ve just experienced a career-defining loss, they may have lost their mental and physical edge in the ring. Don’t just bet on reputation alone. Use your head and think outside the box.
Boxers can change their weight class for several reasons. Don’t assume that a boxer will perform the same if they move up or down a weight division.
Top Boxers
The sport of boxing is filled with some of the most impressive sporting talents. The current top boxers include:
Terence Crawford - Welterweight
Oleksander Usyk - Heavyweight
Naoya Inoue - Super bantamweight
Dimitri Bivol - Light heavyweight
Saul Canelo Alvarez - Super middleweight
Devin Haney - Light welterweight
Artur Beterbiev - Light heavyweight
Boxing Betting Odds & Payouts Explained
At Stake Sports, we aim to make it easy for you to get to grips with betting on boxing. Whether it’s moneyline odds or round betting, you can choose between fractional, decimal and American odds formats and set your preferred format at the touch of a button. Read our guide on how to read odds for more information on how to calculate your potential payout.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Boxing Betting
Easily deposit funds into your account in order to bet on boxing and other sports by following the steps listed below:
How to Deposit Funds to Bet on Boxing
Log into your account, open your wallet and choose the deposit option.
Select any of the accepted local currency options and check the local currency payment guide for details on how to deposit a wide variety of options like Canadian Dollars, Japanese Yen , Turkish Lira , Vietnamese Dong , Argentine Pesos , Chilean Pesos and Indian Rupees and more.
Alternatively, you can deposit funds using any of the accepted cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, BUSD, Doge, LTC, TRX, SOL and more.
Retrieve your deposit address, located in Wallet > Deposit.
Use your deposit address as the 'send to' location for your wallet or exchange.
You can also purchase crypto using our trusted crypto exchanges, including MoonPay or Swapped.com , before storing your coins in the Stake vault for safety.
How to Withdraw Funds
For withdrawals, you can follow these steps:
Log into your account
Open the withdrawals option.
Choose your payment method and enter the amount you want to withdraw.
If you’re using crypto, make sure you select the right crypto network .
Check your details and then complete the transaction by verifying it.
Why Should You Bet on Boxing at Stake.com?
Stake.com is committed to offering the best boxing coverage imaginable. Whether it’s an undisputed heavyweight title fight, a British or Commonwealth title bout, or an eagerly anticipated exhibition fight, you can guarantee Stake Sportsbook will have the popular boxing events across all weight classes.
You can even use our betting promotions and bonuses, and exclusive boxing promos to help you win bigger. As a Stake.com member, you’ll also get access to our VIP Club . Here, you’ll be rewarded for your loyalty with tiered benefits like regular rakeback, reload bonuses, and even your own dedicated VIP host up for grabs as a valued boxing bettor. Check the VIP FAQ page for more information.
While you’re enjoying the boxing and other popular sports at Stake, be sure to follow our Stake Smart guidelines to have fun while betting responsibly.
