(Q)       What do I get with this website that I can’t find on conventional boxing websites?

(A)       There are several boxing websites that provide very good coverage of the sport. Many even offer predictions from knowledgeable boxing aficionados. However, the difference is that this site will provide picks for more fights than the others and not just the major US fights either. Moreover, at heavyweightpicks.com, we’re excellent at handicapping fights (see our Track Record) and will frequently provide better picks than you'll find on regular boxing sites. Furthermore, our handicapped fights are tailored specifically for the discerning bettor.

(Q)       Where can I bet on boxing?

(A)       The easiest and most convenient way to make boxing wagers is on internet sportsbooks. Some online sportsbooks that come to mind are thegreek.com and sportsbetting.com (see Betting Odds). It’s easy to set up an account and get started. It would be prudent to shop around because there are many other reputable sportsbooks around. Online sportsbooks are based in areas where sports’ gambling is legal and are accessible in many countries, including to US residents.

(Q)       How can I minimize losses and risks when betting on boxing?

(A)       One way to do it is to avoid heavy favourites. We’re not big proponents of laying a lot of money on a prohibitive favourite as this is a poor betting strategy. We prefer to find value in fighters that are not always favoured to win but in our opinion, have a substantially better chance of winning than the odds reflect. Sometimes we will recommend a favourite, but he won’t be a huge favourite therefore still offering an attractive return (see Betting Strategy).

(Q)       How do you handicap a fight?

(A)       We gather as much information as possible on fighters such as their records, level of opposition, age, weight, activity, trainer, amateur background, punching power, speed, boxing ability, conditioning, chin, heart, style and skills. Also, it’s important to recognize when a fighter is on the rise or when he’s on the slide.

(Q)       What type of bets is available on boxing?

(A)       The straight bet, picking a winner, is done on the money line. For instance, if fighter A is - 200 and fighter B is + 400 you have to bet $200 to win $100 on fighter A, while you can win $400 by betting $100 on fighter B. Also, many proposition bets are offered such as the way a fighter will win or even picking the actual round a fighter will win in. Propositions vary depending on the magnitude of the fight. For mainstream fights, there tends to be many more propositions offered. We’re of the opinion that the straight bet is the best as proposition bets usually rely heavily on luck.

(Q)       How do the odds makers determine a betting line?

(A)       As with most sports, odds makers are looking to create a betting line that will generate betting action on both sides. The sports books will usually make a profit no matter who wins the fight. Obviously, that is their goal while our objective is to find betting lines that provide good value and consistent payouts.