Sports betting on the next major martial arts events: boxing, MMA and wrestling
For fans of combat sports, there are some interesting events coming up soon. Anthony Joshua is fighting for the IBF world title against Daniel Dubois, while Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are battling for all five heavyweight titles. We provide an overview of upcoming combat sports events for boxing, MMA, and wrestling with betting odds.
Boxing Bets: Tyson, Joshua, Usyk, and Fury in the Ring
Mike Tyson is making a comeback on November 15, 2024, stepping into the ring at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, against boxer and social media influencer Jake Paul. For many boxing experts, the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is a clash of generations. Tyson, 58, will be over 30 years older than Paul, 27, at the time of the fight. Although it's not for a world title, the fight is gaining significant media attention. Streaming provider Netflix will broadcast the fight live for its customers in the USA and UK. However, Netflix subscribers in Germany will not be able to access the stream.
In the fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, it's all about the IBF world heavyweight title. For Dubois, the champion, this is his first title defense. Joshua, a former two-time champion, is in great shape and has won all his fights since his loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
According to bookmakers' odds, Joshua is the favorite to win this fight. There have also been speculations that if Joshua wins, he could face the winner of the Usyk vs. Fury fight in a unification world championship bout, where both boxers' belts will be on the line.
On December 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will take place. In their first encounter in May 2024, Usyk emerged victorious, winning all five world titles from the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, and WBC. All five belts will be on the line in their next encounter, making this boxing match one of the highlights of the year.
- September 21, 2024: Daniel Dubois (4.40) vs. Anthony Joshua (1.17)
- November 15, 2024: Mike Tyson (2.75) vs. Jake Paul (1.39)
- December 20, 2024: Oleksandr Usyk (1.50) vs. Tyson Fury (2.40)
Which markets are available for boxing bets?
Bet enthusiasts can rely on bookmakers to offer the following betting markets for their betting slips:
- Moneyline: Bet on the winner of the fight.
- Round betting: In which round will the boxing match be decided?
- Over/Under rounds: Will a certain number of rounds be exceeded or fallen short of?
- Method of victory: Will the fight end in a knockout, technical knockout, or decision?
- Special bets: Various markets available, such as: Who goes down first? Will there be a submission? Will the towel be thrown in?
When making their tips, sports bettors should consider several important factors. The styles of the boxers and their punching power play a significant role, especially when betting on a knockout. The physical and mental condition of the boxers, as well as their recent fight results, should also be taken into account.
The next big MMA event is UFC 305 Fight Night on August 17, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Fights will take place in the Middleweight, Lightweight, and Flyweight divisions. The main event of the evening is the Lightweight bout between Mateusz Gamrot, 33, and Daniel Hooker, 34.
- Mateusz Gamrot (1.25) vs. Daniel Hooker (3.65)
- Kai Kara-France (2.68) vs. Steve Erceg (1.44)
- Jingliang Li (3.10) vs. Carlos Prates (1.34)
- Tai Tuivasa (3.10) vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (1.35)
- Joshua Culibao (1.58) vs. Ricardo Ramos (2.32)
- Jack Jenkins (1.16) vs. Herbert Burns (5.00)
Odds may change up until fight time. For live bets, pay attention to the fight progress as it can directly influence rising or falling odds.
Betting markets for MMA bets
Betting enthusiasts can rely on bookmakers for various betting markets for their MMA bets. These include bets on the winner of the fight, round bets, and the method of victory:
- Winner bets: Who wins the fight? The method of victory does not matter.
- Round bets: How many rounds will be fought or will the fight go the distance?
- Method of victory: Will the fight end in a knockout, technical knockout, submission, or by decision?
- Over/Under rounds: How many rounds will be fought?
- Combo bets: Multiple tips are combined on a betting slip. MMA bets can also be combined with other sports.
Betting on Wrestling/WWE
Wrestling bets are offered for World Wrestling Federation (WWE) matches. However, this does not apply to bookmakers with a German license from the Joint Gaming Authority of the States (GGL), as wrestling bets are considered entertainment bets and are therefore not permitted to be offered due to German gambling regulations.
In contrast, sports bets on boxing and MMA are offered by many legal bookmakers with a German license.
The upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is generating significant media attention, with Netflix set to broadcast it live to its customers in the USA and UK. This fight, while not for a world title, is being seen as a clash of generations with Tyson being over 30 years older than Paul.
In the world title heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, Joshua is currently the bookmakers' favorite to win, with speculations that a unification world championship bout between Joshua and the winner of Usyk vs. Fury could follow if Joshua emerges victorious.
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