Floyd Mayweather 6/4 to Fight Manny Pacquaio In 2012 Boxing Betting
January 6, 2012
Last year was a terrific one for boxing but 2012 promises to be even better with a number of potentially mouthwatering fights on the horizon for fight fans and punters. The fight everyone wants to see is of course the clash between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio which has been on the cards for years now as the pair squabble over the right to be called the best fighter on the planet. The bookmakers are still taking bets on whether the fight will happen and Coral rate the bout as a 6/4 chance during 2012 and it would be a clash to saviour.
British fans and and punters also have plenty to look forward to with plenty of rumours surrounding the likes of David Haye and Amir Khan in particular who both lost their World Championships in 2011. Haye famously retired in October having lost to Wladimir Klitschko but speculations continues to swirl around he will make a return to the ring in 2012 to face older brother Vitali. Patriotic British fight fans can get a price of 33/1 about the Hayemaker fighting and beating both Klitschko brothers at some point during 2012 which looks like a massive ask given the form of the Ukrainian Champions.
Amir Khan controversially lost his World titles in December to Lamont Petersen but he could still be set for a big year in 2012 with a potential bout with Floyd Mayweather not beyond the realms of possibility. Punters wanting to back Khan to fight Mayweather this year can get a price of 12/1 with Coral about that happening although it should be noted that the American is due to start a 90 day jail term any day now. There are some fascinating potential fights on the horizon both in the UK and abroad with the established stars looking to regain their World titles while the younger fighters will be looking to make a name for themselves in 2012.
2012 Boxing Special Betting Markets with Coral
- 6/4 – Floyd Maweather to fight Manny Pacquaio in 2012
- 2/1 – Carl Froch to fight Nathan Cleverly in 2012
- 3/1 – George Groves to win a World Title in 2012
- 7/2 – James Degale to win a World Title in 2012
- 4/1 – Tyson Fury to win a World Title in 2012
- 10/1 - David Haye to fight Derek Chisora in 2012
- 12/1 – Amir Khan to fight floyd Mayweather in 2012
- 16/1 – Carl Froch to beat Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler in 2012
- 33/1 – David Haye to beat both Klitschko brothers in 2012
All markets supplied courtesy of Coral.com
Carl Froch Facing Tough Task Against Andre Ward In Super Six Final Betting
December 12, 2011
This weekend we finally get to see the final of the super Six Tournament on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, Carl Froch will be taking on the exciting unbeaten Andre Ward from the US in what promises to be a top class clash. We started the tournament over two years ago with the six best Super-Middleweights in the world and in Froch and Ward we have the two best 168 pound fighters left standing ahead of the Super Six Final on Saturday night. Ward is very much a fighter on the up and the younger of the two and that is reflected in the betting for the fight with Bet365.com making him the 1/3 favourite to win the fight by any method.
Ward is known as a flashy fighter whose main asset is his speed and most boxing observers believe his fast hands could well prove to be the deciding factor in what could be a classic fight in Atlantic City. That could well be the case but he is not known as a heavy puncher with only 13 of his 24 wins coming way of knock out so punters may want to back Andre Ward to win on points which is available at 1/2 with Bet365.
There is no doubting the class of Andre Ward but the former Olympic Champion has never faced anyone with the toughness of Csrl froch and there will be plenty of punters wanting to back the Cobra to cause an upset on Saturday night. The man from Nottingham has just one loss to his name and relies on his punch power and granite chin to get him through while he loves to draw his opponents into an up close brawl. Ward will be wary of getting too close to a warrior like Froch who will be looking to unleash his power on the America, with that in mind the 7/1 on offer from Bet365 about Froch winning by knock-out could prove to be value for his supporters.
Carl Froch v Andre Ward Super Six Final Betting with Bet365
Method Of Victory Betting
- 1/2 – Ward to win Decision
- 10/3 – Froch to win by Decision
- 7/1 – Froch to win by KO or DQ
- 8/1 – Ward to win by Ko or DQ
- 25/1 – Draw
All markets supplied by BET365.com
Amir The Favourite In Khan v Lamont Peterson World Title Fight Betting
December 5, 2011
This weekend sees Britain’s biggest Boxing star, Amir Khan, make his return to the ring as he gets ready to defend his Light Welterweight World titles against the dangerous Lamont Petersen in Washington DC. Khan has been on a stratospheric rise over the past couple of years under the tutelage of Freddie Roach and he goes into the big fight on Saturday as a hot favourite to continue his dominance of the 140 pound division and retain his WBA and IBF belts.
Khan has proven his class over the past few fights with wins over the likes of Marcos Maidana and Zab Judah among others and most observers expect him to come through against Petersen with some ease, the man from Bolton is as as short as 1/14 with Bet365.com to win the fight by any method. It’s thought that Khan’s speed and jab should prove too much for his tough opponent with most expecting a cagey fight in DC with two class boxers sharing the ring, the smart money will be on Khan taking a points decision and that outcome can be backed at a nice looking 11/8 with Bet365.
Amir Khan will however have to be very careful not to underestimate Lamont Petersen who will be fighting in his home town and boasts a very respectable record, Petersen has lost just one of his 31 fights to date and that along with a good amateur record make him a very dangerous fighter for Khan. Punters wanting to back the upset here can get a big price of 7/1 with Bet365 about Lamont Petersen claiming the win by any method. Khan should have too much for Petersen on Saturday night but with an upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather on the cards next year he will need to be careful not look past a class and durable opponent who has been waiting for a World title shot for some time.
Amir Khan v Lamont Petersen Betting with Bet365
- 8/11 – Khan to win by TKO or DQ
- 11/8 – Khan to win by Decision
- 11/1 – Petersen to win by KO or DQ
- 20/1 – Petersen to win by Decision
- 40/1 – Draw or Techinal Draw
All markets supplied by Bet365
Manny Pacquaio v Juan Manuel Marquez Fight Odds Point to A Pac Man Win
November 8, 2011
This weekend we are getting ready to see the third and most likely the final fight between Manny Pacquaio and Juan Manuel Marquez in Vegas and it is a fight that fans around the world have been looking forward to for some time. Pacquaio of course has dominated the boxing world over the past few years and has earned himself the title of best pound-for-pound fighter in the world but in Marquez he faces an old foe who has taken the Pac Man all the way before. The two were involved in a controversial draw when they first met back in 2004, before Pacquaio won the return on points more recently in 2008 with this weekends fight set to settle the score once and for all.
Pacquaio has built a massive following over recent years and with that he has collected no less than six world titles and most believe he will have too much speed an power for Marquez this time around with the bookmakers agreeing. Ladbrokes make the Pac Man the hot favourite and he is as short as 1/9 to win the fight buy any means with Marquez the outsider at 6/1 with the same firm. It has to be said that while Marquez is facing an uphill struggle in Vegas on Saturday night, he is a world class fighter in his own right but in Pacquaio he faces a fighter who continues to improve under trainer Freddie Roach.
Since the two fighter last met in 2008 Pacquaio has gone from a well respected World Champion to a superstar in the sport, the Filipino fighter has balanced a political career with his Boxing and he has to be the pick here, we take him to win by knock out at a price of 8/11 with Ladbrokes.com. One thing that we do about Marquez is that he is a Mexican warrior and is unlikely to go down without a fight, he is now 38 years -old though and it would be a massive shock if he where to be the first man to beat Pacquaio since he lost to Erik Morales back in 2005.
Manny Pacquaio v Juan Manuel Marquez Fight Odds with Ladbrokes
Method Of Victory Odds
All markets supplied courtesy of Ladbrokes.com
Amir Khan Odds On To Defeat Zab Judah In Light Welterweight Unification Clash
July 20, 2011
Amir Khan could face his toughest test as a professional this weekend as he takes on Zab Judah in a unification bout in Las Vegas, but the bookies are confident the man from Bolton will have too much for his 33-year-old opponent. Khan has been rebuilding his career since his one loss to Breidis Prescott a few years back and after claiming the World title against Andreas Kotelnik in 2009 he has gone from strength to strength under the tutelage of Freddie Roach. Khan moved to America after his one defeat to join the Wild Card Gym and Freddie Roach and that has proven to be a great decision, his speed and power has improved beyond recognition and that should prove too much for Judah this weekend.
Khan is coming off of a succession of good wins over the past few years and goes into the Zab Judah fight as the odds on favourite to take the win, Khan can be backed at 1/5 with Betfred to claim the win by any method at the Mandalay Bay. Judah is an experienced campaigner and a multiple World Champion so he will be no pushover but the speed of Khan is likely to prove too much, Khan can be backed to win the fight by KO or DQ at a price of 4/5 with Betfred.com and that could prove a nice bet on Saturday.
Zab Judah is the current IBF Light-Welterweight Champion so is clearly a top class fighter and Betfred have taken note of that making him a 7/2 chance to claim the win by any method against Khan. The New York fighter has been in with the best during his career so will not be overwhelmed on the big stage but it has to be said that he has come up short on a number of occasions when in with the very best. Khan will be aware of that and his youth and speed should prove too much for the experienced Judah in what is a massive fight for the Brit and his future career. A good win for Khan on Saturday will see him become the unified Champion at 140lbs and set up a possible mega fight against the winner of the Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz bout in September.
Amir Khan v Zab Judah Fight Odds with Betfred
Method Of Victory
- 4/5 – Khan to win by TKO or DQ
- 2/1 – Khan by decision
- 6/1 – Judah byKO or DQ
- 8/1 – Judah by decision
All markets supplied by Betfred.com
David Haye v Wladimir Klitschko Odds: Fascinating World Heavyweight Boxing Betting
June 16, 2011
We now juts a few short weeks away from the biggest World Heavyweight title fight in recent times with David Haye heading over to Germany to face Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg on July 2nd. The massive unification bout has been on the cards for some time now but finally the talking is over and both men will need to walk the walk if they are to come through what is potentially the toughest fight of both fighters career. Haye of course is the WBA Champion while Wladimir Klitschko currently holds three versions of the World title, the winner of the fight will be able to call themselves the best Heavyweight in the world and the betting markets for the bout are looking fascinating.
There is no doubt that Klitschko is the warm favourite to win the fight by any method with experience, height and discipline on his side, the Ukranian fighter has racked up close to 60 fights and he can be backed at 4/7 with Victor Chandler to beat Haye. It does have to be said though that Klitschko is not the most exciting fighter in the world and much of that is down to the fact he is perceived to have a glass chin after being being knocked down a number of times during his career. Klitschko will try to keep Haye at distance with his excellent jab and that means that the 7/2 about him winning on points with VC Bet looks tempting and could prove plenty of value for punters.
Many believe that David Haye has the superior speed and punch power against Klitschko and that means the Hayemaker is a force to be reckoned with despite being the underdog, he has a massive support base in the UK and they will be quick to back him at 11/8 with VC Bet.com to win the fight. Haye will need to create angles to get past the jab of Klitschko and if he can then he will fancy his chances of knocking out the Ukrainian, punters wanting to back Haye to win by TKO or DQ can get a price of 15/8 with Victor Chandler and that could prove a nice piece of value.
David Haye v Wladimir Klitschko Odds with Victor Chandler
Method Of Victory Odds
- 13/10 – Klitschko by TKO or DQ
- 15/8 – Haye by TKO or DQ
- 7/2 – Klitschko by Decision
- 7/1 – Haye by Decision
- 33/1 – Draw
All markets are supplied by VC Bet.com
Carl Froch and Andre Ward The Favourites In Super 6 Betting
June 1, 2011
The Super 6 tournament seems to have been running for some time now but we are finally heading towards the conclusion with the search to find the best Super-Middleweight fighter on the planet. We already know that the brilliant Andre Ward is in the final and he will be facing either Carl Froch or Glen Johnson for the right to be crowned the king of the 12 stone division. Froch and Johnson face each other this weekend in the second Semi-Final and most believe that Froch is the one to beat with the Cobra the odds on favourite with Boylesports, the man from Nottingham is the current WBC Champ and a final showdown with Ward is a mouthwatering prospect.
Froch has been fighting all comers over the past few years with only one defeat against Mikkel Kessler to his name so far, he bounced back from that last time though when he comprehensively out boxed Arthur Abraham to reclaim the World title. He faces the ageing Glen Johnson in the Super 6 Semi-Final and he is priced at 2/9 with Boylesports to claim the win by any method while Johnson is the rank outsider at a price of 10/3 with the same bookmaker to claim an unlikely win.
In terms of the overall Super 6 Betting it is Andre Ward who is the clear favourite to claim the win and that comes after he destroyed Arthur Abraham on points last time out, the American is waiting in the final and can be backed at 4/11 with Boylesports.com to claim the win. Ward will need to be wary of Carl Froch though as the Nottingham fighter has shown his resilience on a number of occasions recently when faced with adversity, the Cobra should reach the final and at the moment is available at 9/4 with Boylesports to claim the overall Super 6 Crown later in the year.
Carl Froch v Glen Johnson Fight Odds with Boylesports
Outright Super 6 Betting
All markets supplied by Boylesports.com
James Degale Odds On To Beat George Groves In Latest Betting
May 16, 2011
This weekend sees one of the most eagerly anticipated domestic boxing bouts in living memory take place with fierce rivals James Degale and George Groves doing battle at the O2 Arena on a great night of boxing. The two British Super-Middleweights have been trading verbal insults since they were in short trousers and with both fighters unbeaten in the Pro ranks this is a potentially massive clash for both men. The rivalry stems back many years when both were part of the same amateur gym in London and vying to be the best, they have both been fighting for that right ever since with the bout on Saturday finally set to settle that score.
There is no doubting that James Degale is the favourite to win the clash with an Olympic Gold Medal already in his cabinet as well as being the current British Super-Middleweight Champion having defeated Paul Smith in style last year. Degale looks to have the more experience and faster hands and that is reflected in his current price of 1/4 with Bet365 to win the fight. Groves though is also a class act under the tutelage of Adam Booth and although he has been less impressive than Degale as a pro so far he remains unbeaten and does have an amateur victory over Degale on his CV making him a dangerous opponent. Groves is the Commonwealth Champion and although he is the underdog he is not without a chance and can be backed a long looking 11/4 with Bet365.com to win on Saturday night.
Degale was hugely impressive against Paul Smith last December to win the British Title and many believe he could be the next big British Boxing star on the world stage, he has blurring hand speed to go with some heavy hands and he will be hoping that gives him the edge against Groves. Degale is likely to be strong for Groves with a late stoppage likely to be where the value is for punters having a bet, the Olympic Champion can be backed at a nice looking 14/1 with Bet365 to stop his rival in Round 9 and that could be cracking value. In truth the fight promises to be an absolute classic with the winner likely to be heading towards a world title fight in the near future as well as picking up the all important bragging rights between the pair.
James Degale v George Groves Betting with Bet365
Degale v Groves Round Betting
- 7/2 – Degale On Points
- 9/1 – Groves on Points
- 14/1 – Degale Round 6
- 14/1 – Degale Round 7
- 14/1 – Degale Round 8
- 14/1 – Degale Round 9
- 14/1 – Degale Round 5
- 14/1 – Degale Round 4
- 14/1 – Degale Round 3
- 14/1 – Degale Round 10
- 16/1 – Degale Round 2
- 16/1 – Degale Round 11
- 18/1 – Degale Round 1
- 18/1 – Degale Round 12
All markets supplied by Bet365.com
Manny Pacquiao heavy favourite against Shane Mosley
May 5, 2011
On Saturday May 7th Manny Pacquiao takes on Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas in one of the biggest boxing showdowns of the year. The pound-for-pound king Pacquiao is undoubtedly the heavy favourite for the fight, but that’s not to say that Mosley doesn’t have the talent and ability to spring an upset. The bookies obviously don’t think Mosley has a chance, with Paddy Power offering long odds of 11/2 for the American to come away with the biggest win of his career.
The form is definitely with Pacquiao. The Filipino eight-division World Champion has been ruthlessly destroying every fighter that dares step in the ring with him, and hasn’t experienced a defeat since way back in 2005. In contrast the 39-year-old Mosley is past his prime and has shown signs of weariness in his last couple of fights. His stamina and strength are not what they were, which has resulted in a more scrappy fighting style. However, no one can doubt Sugar’s resilience and courage and remember he is still a World Champion in three weight divisions. Nonetheless, Mosley has done well to even be in contention.
It is likely that Pacquiao will win via-decision and is 13/8 to do so with Paddy Power. The Pac-man likes to wear down his opponents and often leaves it late, and Paddy Power have him at odds of 12/1 to win in the 12th Round. Mosley has never been knocked out in his career, yet this could be his time to buckle and Pacquiao has short odds of 4/6 to win by knock-out or technical knock-out. The odds are stacked against Mosley, but if he is to stand a chance you think he will have to come all guns blazing as he did against Floyd Mayweather in 2010 when he troubled him in the second round. Paddy Power have Mosley at 33/1 to win in rounds 1-3.
Ultimately Pacquiao will be too good, it is more a question of which round the fight will end in. Pacquiao is 4/1 to win in rounds 7-9 and 10/3 to win in rounds 10-12. At 32 years of age Pacquiao still has a number of good years ahead of him, whether he choses to continue in the ring is a subject open to debate, as at some point or another he will branch into the world of politics. The boxing world still has its fingers tightly crossed for the dream fight: Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather.
Boxing Match Betting
Group Round Betting
- 9/1 – Manny Pacquiao Round 1-3
- 5/1 – Manny Pacquiao Round 4-6
- 4/1 – Manny Pacquiao Round 7-9
- 10/3 – Manny Pacquiao Round 10-12
- 33/1 – Shane Mosley Round 1-3
- 33/1 – Shane Mosley Round 4-6
- 33/1 – Shane Mosley Round 7-9
- 33/1 – Shane Mosley Round 10-12
Method of Victory
- 13/8 – Manny Pacquiao Points or Decision
- 4/6 – Manny Pacquiao KO/TKO
- 14/1 – Shane Mosley Points or Decision
- 9/1 – Shane Mosley KO/TKO
Will the Fight go the Distance?
All odds courtesy of Paddy Power – Click here for your £50 free bet
Amir Khan Odds On To Defeat Paul McCloskey In Latest Defence
April 5, 2011
Over the past 18 months we have seen Amir Khan rise to be one of the biggest stars in Boxing and the Bolton fighter will be looking to continue that upward curve in the latest defence of his WBA Super Lightweight Title against the tough Paul McCloskey. Khan has improved beyond all recognition under the tutelage of Freddie Roach and another win for Khan at the MEN Arena should set up a Super Lightweight unification bout with Timothy Bradley in the summer. First though Khan will need to focus on the unbeaten McCloskey who is hoping to upset the odds and defeat Khan in an all-British World Title fight.
The bookmakers are convinced that Khan will have a relatively easy night in Manchester with Boylesports making him the 1/9 favourite to win the fight with European Champion McCloskey the outsider at a price of 11/2 to cause the upset. There is no doubt that Khan is in a different league as a boxer to McCloskey with his speed and skill likely to prove too much for his opponent with complacency likely to be the biggest danger to him. The man from Northern Ireland is clearly a top fighter and he remains unbeaten in an already successful career, McCloskey will be hoping his southpaw style will prove awkward for Khan who has been training with Manny Pacquaio out in the Philippines in preparation for this fight.
The real value in any bout is to be found in the round betting or the method of victory and that is the case here with Amir Khan such a strong favourite. Khan is expected to win by either TKO or DQ according to Boylesports and that is priced at 2/5. Anyone wanting to back McCloskey to cause a massive shock may want to take a closer look at the 10/1 on offer from Boylesports about the man from Northern Irishman knocking out Amir Khan, with some still questioning the chin of the Champion having been knocked out early in his career by Breidis Prescott. Khan did put many of those doubts to bed when he beat hard hitting Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas in December in a fight which has been widely acknowledged as one of the best fights in recent memory, that will mean nothing though Khan steps into the right with McCloskey in what is sure to be one of the best atmospheres around.
Amir Khan v Paul McCloskey Win Odds
Khan v McCloskey Method Of Victory Betting
- 2/5 – Khan by TKO or DQ
- 5/2 – Khan by Decision
- 10/1 – McCloskey by TKO or DQ
- 16/1 – McCloskey by Decision
- 40/1 – Draw or Techinical Draw
All markets supplied by Boylesports.com
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