What to Consider When Choosing a Boxing Betting Site

The passion and pageantry surrounding the sport makes boxing betting a tempting prospect. The stakes are high, the bouts intense and punters with a keen eye and solid strategy may even earn themselves a profit.

It's not all about calling which of the heavy hitters will put their opponent on the canvas. Finding the right boxing betting site will help you dig out interesting and varied opportunities and enhance the excitement of this explosive sport.

Events

The best boxing betting sites don't just have big ticket events, they cover a wide range of events from around the world.

Most good betting sites cover all events sanctioned by the big four organisations: the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organisation (WBO). They should also include fights under regional institutions, college matches and amateur organisations, which can be fertile ground for betting as fighters aren't proven and the betting volume is smaller. Better still, gamblers can find big tips for the future. Olympic boxing is an amateur sport, after all, and there can be big money available if you can pick an underdog at such an important event.

Including bouts across the weight spectrum also gives punters an edge. Heavyweight boxing is frequently in the spotlight, but there are quality fighters and interesting match-ups in every weight class. In fact, lower weight fighters tend to be faster and more intense than their big-hitting colleagues, which makes for a very different betting environment.

Markets

Top betting sites will also have a range of markets to help their customers take advantage of their knowledge and experience of the sport. Pre-match markets available at Coral include round betting, which lets you predict which round you think a fighter will win for incredibly lucrative odds, round group betting, which lets you cluster round victories, and the method of victory.

You may also find odds on total points, whether a fight will go the distance, whether a fighter will be knocked down, or even be knocked down and go on to win. Be aware that the number of markets available will depend on the interest in a bout: big fights usually have more markets, but the best boxing betting sites will offer a wide range of markets on most fights for any combat sport betting.

You may also want to look for a boxing betting site that offers in-play (also called in-running) betting. This allows punters to bet on matches as they happen, usually on the winner, method of victory, time of victory and points tallies.

Value

Once you're comfortable with the range of betting options available, it's time to work out which offers the best value. You can do this by comparing and exploring the following areas:

• Prices. It may sound obvious, but not all boxing betting sites price matches in the same way. Some offer big prices on underdogs, others have competitive figures for the favourite, while selected sites are focused on delivering good prices on under-appreciated markets.
• Accumulators. Backing multiple wins or outcomes can give big odds, so finding a site that lets you stack more results and markets can mean the difference between a nice prize and a mind-blowing win.
• Cash out. If you enjoy in-play betting, you may want to consider a boxing betting site that allows you to cash out (or cash in) your bet at any time. Handy if new information comes to light, or the momentum is shifting in a fight.
• Bonuses/loyalty schemes. Deposit bonuses, special offers and rewards based on betting spending are all available from the best betting sites, choosing a gambling site that rewards your betting style can really help your margins.

Stats and Streaming

Finally, many betting sites include elements that empower you to make informed decisions and invite you to explore their online betting apps. Some sites run blogs with news and tips, others include historic and live statistics regarding boxers and match-ups. A few will even stream bouts live on the console, so you can place in-play bets while you watch.

These kind of additions can improve both your returns and your experience if used properly, so don't settle for second best.

Where to Bet on Boxing in Canada

The vast majority of betting sites will offer a wide range of markets on Boxing's biggest fights. The sites that you can sign up to will depend on your location as each province has its own set of laws surrounding sports betting. In some cases your only option may be to sign up with an offshore operator. Some provinces are beginning to change their laws. For example, Ontario Sports betting has now been legalised and there are a whole host of new operators available to sign up with. So, be sure to check what your options are in advance of signing up with any betting site,