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Methods of Victory Explained

The Method of Victory betting market covers KO (knockout)/TKO (technical knockout)/DSQ (Disqualification), Decision/Technical Decision and Draw/Technical Draw. We’ll outline each below: 

• KO: The most spectacular finish in boxing. One boxer knocks another boxer down or out, and the stricken fighter cannot continue or beat the ten count. 
• TKO:  A technical knockout is when a referee believes that a boxer is unable to continue in the fight safely and brings an end to the fight. It can also be deemed a TKO when a fighter is cut badly and is deemed unable to continue by the doctor/referee. 
• DSQ: If one fighter is consistently and flagrantly breaking the rules, the fight may be stopped by the referee and awarded to the other fighter. Rules broken may include biting, headbutting or hitting low/on the back of the head.
• Decision: A decision victory is when the fight reaches its conclusion and either the referee (in minor fights) or three independent judges (in major fights) decide who has won the fight. Points are deducted for knockdowns/comprehensively won rounds and infringements such as low blows.
• Technical Decision: A technical decision is used when a fight is stopped due to an unintentional headbutt and the ringside judges hand in their partially completed scorecards. Usually, the fight will have had to go past the fourth round for a technical decision to occur. 
• Draw: A draw takes place when the judges are unable to split the two fighters on the scorecards. Variations of the draw are a unanimous draw (all three judges have the score level), split draw (one judge picks one fighter, one judge the other and the final judge a draw) and a majority draw (two judges have the fight as a tie and the third judge has one fighter winning).
• Technical Draw: A technical draw is when a fight is stopped due to an accidental injury. The judges go to the scorecards, and if the scores are tied as above, the fight is called a technical draw.

Boxing Betting Tips

Unless you’re simply taking a punt or backing your favourite fighter, it’s wise to spend a bit of time when selecting your wager. Here are a few of our top tips.

Form Guide

Our form guide features expert analysis of the fighters’ recent performances, letting you know whether they’re up to their usual standards or looking a little shaky. It helps to understand a boxer’s style of fighting — a more offensive competitor may be able to dictate the pace of the bout, for example. 

Look at the Statistics

Following the numbers can sometimes help you select a winner. Many punters will back a fighter who remains undefeated, for example. You can also base your selection on the odds — although backing a clear favourite won’t necessarily yield a substantial payout if you win. 

Boxing Strategy

Know your jabs from your uppercuts? A solid understanding of boxing techniques and tactics goes a long way, as well as knowing the rules inside and out. 

Location/Venue

As with any sport, knowing where the showdown will take place can help you pick a winner. Fighters often perform best on their home turf, although that’s not always enough to overcome a significantly stronger opponent.

Read Our Tips

Here at BettingOdds.com, we’ll have plenty of expert tips and advice to help you place your bets. You can also compare odds between boxing betting sites to lock in the best price for your wager. 

Where to Watch Boxing in the UK

While top boxing betting sites like bet365 offer live streaming on selected bouts, many fights are only available on TV. Most channels are linked to a particular promotional company. For example: 

• Sky Sports: Sky Sports works with BOXXER promotions in the UK and Top Rank for US/International fights. They also have links with Saeurland, who are based in Germany.
• BT Sports: BT generally works with Queensbury Promotions who are owned and run by Frank Warren. 
• DAZN: DAZN is a new streaming service via website, app or smart TV covering several major sports. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Promotions provides its boxing content after signing an exclusive deal and leaving Sky Sports.
• Channel 5: Channel 5 shows fairly irregular events, mainly from the UK small hall scene. Mick Hennessy or Dennis Hobson generally promote these. 
• Boxnation: In its heyday, Boxnation used to show Frank Warren fights, but now mainly shows International cards not picked up by the main channels.

YouTube Boxing

In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the boxing world: YouTubers with little or no previous experience in the sport have started to organise and participate in high-profile fights, drawing significant attention from audiences. Personalities like Jake Paul, Logan Paul, and KSI have been at the forefront of this movement, using their vast social media followings to generate buzz and hype for their boxing matches.

While many traditional boxing fans may criticise these events as a mere spectacle, the reality is that they have been extremely successful in drawing viewers and generating revenue. For example, the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing match in April 2021 reportedly generated over 1.5 million pay-per-view buys and an estimated £50+ million in revenue.

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