Betting thread

[reggaereggae]

I think Kovalev to be knocked down anytime at 6/1 is a good price. If he comes out winding that right hand Hopkins could catch him with something that puts him down. It's been done before with lesser fighters putting down the Krusher (and the Alien has done it to better fighters as well!)

I mean this as a genuine question, not rhetorical - when in the last 10 fights did Hop knock anyone down? (I have no idea.)

[crusader]

He dropped Shumenov once in his last fight.

Prior to that his most recent knockdowns scored were against Calzaghe in 2008 and Tarver in 2006. In his 16 fights since his last stoppage he's scored 3 knockdowns, all with right hands.

[ThereByTheGrace]

I think Kovalev to be knocked down anytime at 6/1 is a good price. If he comes out winding that right hand Hopkins could catch him with something that puts him down. It's been done before with lesser fighters putting down the Krusher (and the Alien has done it to better fighters as well!)

I mean this as a genuine question, not rhetorical - when in the last 10 fights did Hop knock anyone down? (I have no idea.)

I was just looking at Value as you often do Reggae! 6/1 not bad I think?

[Bard of Boxrec]

Got Lenny Daws at 10/3...clearly a mistake as he's a 1/4 favourite and shorter elsewhere

I mean I have no idea if 1/4 is right but had to snap it up at the price I got obviously, can anyone see his opponent winning?

[JC]

I think Kovalev to be knocked down anytime at 6/1 is a good price. If he comes out winding that right hand Hopkins could catch him with something that puts him down. It's been done before with lesser fighters putting down the Krusher (and the Alien has done it to better fighters as well!)

I mean this as a genuine question, not rhetorical - when in the last 10 fights did Hop knock anyone down? (I have no idea.)

He knocked the eastern euro dude down in his last fight. I think he also had a legit KD against Pascal ruled a slip.

[Old bones Ian]

Fadli 7/2 to beat Daws, the Frenchman is a live opponent.
5/1 for Fadli to win on points

[jamiedavies02]

Hopkins 5/2 for me.

Watched a bit of Kovalev, think he's absolutely made for Hopkins to systematically break down. Yes he's got power, but what else is he bringing to the table? Plods forward, slow, wide-open when throwing (especially to the body). Who exactly has he beat of any note? Hype job for me until he proves otherwise.

[JC]

Hopkins 5/2 for me.

Watched a bit of Kovalev, think he's absolutely made for Hopkins to systematically break down. Yes he's got power, but what else is he bringing to the table? Plods forward, slow, wide-open when throwing (especially to the body). Who exactly has he beat of any note? Hype job for me until he proves otherwise.

I'm taking Hopkins outright too, with a tiny bit on the KO at 16/1.

Not as confident as you, I think Kovalev has a lot of potential. But the odds on the old guy are way too long IMO.

[Hagler2002]

Hopkins on points for me, Kolarov is wild and still unproven at true world level.

He's not wild in the slightest, he's extremely composed.

Plodding forward throwing bombs with total disregard for your opponent is in my opinion wild and will ultimately be his downfall.

[Bard of Boxrec]

Hopkins on points for me, Kolarov is wild and still unproven at true world level.

He's not wild in the slightest, he's extremely composed.

Plodding forward throwing bombs with total disregard for your opponent is in my opinion wild and will ultimately be his downfall.

Folk are making the age-old mistake of just assuming a heavy puncher is crude without watching closely enough. Look at the artillery of punches he has, the way he cuts off the ring, the way he's always in position to punch, his balance, footwork, range, workrate. The guy has everything. He's a complete fighter, and he's already beaten some solid competitors - easily, so that 'unproven' tag is bullshit too. I like Bernard and he's a true great but his time is up, this is no fight for a 50 year old. He's going to get beat up.

[Bard of Boxrec]

I continue to not understand how exactly the opinion of boxing fans is so split but the oddsmakers continue to favour Kovalev considerably.

A lot of people not putting their money where their mouth is, annoyingly. Or just a lot of Russian money going on Krusher.

[The Insider]

Possibly the finest/luckiest/bizzare bet I've ever made just come in. Had some on Ajisafe at the end of the round in play by stoppage @ 11/10, went for a leek, came back and greeted with the sight that he'd won!!!! Took a minute or two for it to sink in that Clarksons corner has retired him. all done and dusted within 1 minute!!!! Need Daws, Sturm and Kovalev to come in now.

[Bard of Boxrec]

Possibly the finest/luckiest/bizzare bet I've ever made just come in. Had some on Ajisafe at the end of the round in play by stoppage @ 11/10, went for a leek, came back and greeted with the sight that he'd won!!!! Took a minute or two for it to sink in that Clarksons corner has retired him. all done and dusted within 1 minute!!!! Need Daws, Sturm and Kovalev to come in now.

good luck I need daws and Sergey but gone with Stieglitz in another small acc.

[ShadrachSimmo]

Possibly the finest/luckiest/bizzare bet I've ever made just come in. Had some on Ajisafe at the end of the round in play by stoppage @ 11/10, went for a leek, came back and greeted with the sight that he'd won!!!! Took a minute or two for it to sink in that Clarksons corner has retired him. all done and dusted within 1 minute!!!! Need Daws, Sturm and Kovalev to come in now.

Nice one. I noticed Clarkson just as it went to the ads at the end of the round and knew he was in trouble. Bet365 had the stoppage @11/10 at this stage but I already had a bet down on Ajisafe stoppage plus had no more funds left in my account!

[The Insider]

Possibly the finest/luckiest/bizzare bet I've ever made just come in. Had some on Ajisafe at the end of the round in play by stoppage @ 11/10, went for a leek, came back and greeted with the sight that he'd won!!!! Took a minute or two for it to sink in that Clarksons corner has retired him. all done and dusted within 1 minute!!!! Need Daws, Sturm and Kovalev to come in now.

Nice one. I noticed Clarkson just as it went to the ads at the end of the round and knew he was in trouble. Bet365 had the stoppage @11/10 at this stage but I already had a bet down on Ajisafe stoppage plus had no more funds left in my account!

That's who I laid it with. Matty looked gassed but didn't expect the corner to retire him.

[reggaereggae]

I continue to not understand how exactly the opinion of boxing fans is so split but the oddsmakers continue to favour Kovalev considerably.

A lot of people not putting their money where their mouth is, annoyingly. Or just a lot of Russian money going on Krusher.

good point. It's odd.... and usually indicates one should lay a bet on Hop..... but I'm not convinced

[Bard of Boxrec]

Gone for Kovalev decision, he won't be wild once he eventually gets to Hopking look he is with lower class guys. He will stay composed and win wide. 7/2

Well done, great shout.

I'm kicking myself about the decision bet, but I had no idea Bernard would have been able to take those hellish shots like he did. Frightening punch resistance.

[stevedoc]

Gone for Kovalev decision, he won't be wild once he eventually gets to Hopking look he is with lower class guys. He will stay composed and win wide. 7/2

Well done, great shout.

I'm kicking myself about the decision bet, but I had no idea Bernard would have been able to take those hellish shots like he did. Frightening punch resistance.

afterwards points for kovalev seems seems a easy bet .easy after the bout, i never done it

[jamiedavies02]

Hopkins 5/2 for me.

Watched a bit of Kovalev, think he's absolutely made for Hopkins to systematically break down. Yes he's got power, but what else is he bringing to the table? Plods forward, slow, wide-open when throwing (especially to the body). Who exactly has he beat of any note? Hype job for me until he proves otherwise.

I'll get my coat...

[reggaereggae]

Hopkins 5/2 for me.

Watched a bit of Kovalev, think he's absolutely made for Hopkins to systematically break down. Yes he's got power, but what else is he bringing to the table? Plods forward, slow, wide-open when throwing (especially to the body). Who exactly has he beat of any note? Hype job for me until he proves otherwise.

I'll get my coat...

We can't get them all right! I hope you didn't lose too much money.

I put a day of the fight bet of £50 on Kov by stoppage.... Lost it, but felt that actually Kov could've stopped Hop, despite Bernard's amazing chin (or rather forehead, as he tucked that chin in all fight.)
It was almost as if he gave Bernard too much respect - when he decided to unload in the last round, and for the first time, Hopkins was in big trouble....

[WelshJack]

Gone for Kovalev decision, he won't be wild once he eventually gets to Hopking look he is with lower class guys. He will stay composed and win wide. 7/2

Well done, great shout.

I'm kicking myself about the decision bet, but I had no idea Bernard would have been able to take those hellish shots like he did. Frightening punch resistance.

afterwards points for kovalev seems seems a easy bet .easy after the bout, i never done it

He was still swinging more than I thought, but my prediction was almost spot on. (Should've been stopped in the last round though)

[freddydoesdallas]

Got Lenny Daws at 10/3...clearly a mistake as he's a 1/4 favourite and shorter elsewhere

I mean I have no idea if 1/4 is right but had to snap it up at the price I got obviously, can anyone see his opponent winning?

Doubt the bookie will stick to that price. They'll probably void it if they've priced it wrong as they are entitled to for some reason...although they don't have to afford us the same courtesy if we make a mistake

[broomy7s]

I've put £40 on Ajisafe, Steiglitz, spike o'sullivan & Bellew. Just over 10/1.

Anyone know much about Maciej Sulecki? Unbeaten polish kid fighting Proska he's 11/4.

Bookies obviously didn't know much about this kid

[jake-snake]

Anyone got Mundine to upset Rabchenko? hes a 3/1 underdog?

[MR T]

Osullivan to beat Fitzgerald 10/11 is decent I think.