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Boxing Betting: Khan set for bruiser with Kotelnik

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:49:42 -0500

British Boxing has suffered a fairly demoralising summer to date and is certainly in need of a boost. Alex Steedman ponders whether Amir Khan could be the man to restore some glory.

Hatton v Pacquaio Odds: Size matters when the boys get down to business

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:24:18 -0500

Richard Douglas looks back at each fighter's last six bouts for what could happen when the two get it on next Saturday...

Boxing Betting: Khan v Kotelnik

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:02:44 -0500

It seemed like a title fight was a world away when he was stopped after just 54 seconds of the first round by Columbian fighter Breidis Prescott last September.

Boxing Betting: Khan gambles to restore reputation

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:21:31 -0500

At some point every promising boxer must step up from facing well chosen fodder and fight somebody who could have the beating of him. However, Amir Khan is taking a big gamble by taking on Marco Antonio Barrera, says Ralph Ellis.

Boxing Betting: Khan v Barrera

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:34:11 -0500

This weekend sees the much anticipated fight between Britain's rising star Amir Khan and Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera. The fight will take place this Saturday in Manchester, England.

Boxing Betting: Nice guy Jennings lacks the pop to trouble Cotto

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:05:46 -0500

It will be interesting to see how Miguel Cotto responds to his debilitating defeat to Antonio Margarito. Just don't expect Michael Jennings to put up much of a fight, says Alex Steedman.

Boxing Betting: Ghost will blow away Rubio

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:05:17 -0500

How a boxer reacts when the veil of invicibility is removed is the true measure of his stature, says Alex Steedman. So how will Kelly Pavlik fare against Marco Antonio Rubio?

Boxong Betting: Ricky Hatton v Manny Pacquiao: Betting thoughts on the big fight from Richard Douglas

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:55:54 -0500

A date has been set for the Pacquaio-Hatton mega bout and the early odds suggest it's win for the Filipino. But what does Mr Douglas make of it all...

Boxing Betting: Hatton v Pacquiao

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:06:20 -0500

The latest boxing market added to Betfair sees the long anticipated bout between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao finally set to happen. It had looked for a while that the opportunity would pass, as terms could not be agreed.

This fight is going to be a big test for Britain's Ricky Hatton. He has recovered well after his loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr with two recent wins. Filipino Manny Pacquiao however is currently the best pound for pound fighter in the world and has not lost since 2005.

My heart is really with Hatton. He is a man who really connects with his fans and appears to not to carry an ego. He is famed for his love for food and beer when not in training. He even admits to having a pre-fight breakfast which consists of: four sausages, three rashers of bacon, two pieces of Spam, three fried eggs, two slices of black pudding, two hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, two slices of toast and coffee! I am not sure what Manny will be eating, but I am guessing it would contain slightly less fat.

It is clear though; even with a mega breakfast Hatton is going to have to fight the fight of his life to beat Pacquiao. I think the current odds of 2.84 for Hatton (at time of writing) are fair. I can see this coming down in play though. Hatton will not go down easily, so the odds should come in as the fight goes on. This could make the make for a great trading opportunity. For a straight win bet though, I would go for Pacquiao.

Graham Lewis

Antonio Margarito v Shane Mosley: Odds say it'l be the Mexican, but veteran Sugar

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:06:52 -0500

Let Alex Steedman guide you through the betting for January 24's WBA Welterweight battle.

Boxing Betting: Khan v Barrera - Good odds in a young market.

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:50:21 -0500

A new market was added to Betfair tonight after the fight between Britain's rising star Amir Khan and Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera was announced. No venue has been decided yet, but the fight will take place in Britain.

Boxing Betting: Redemption night for Khan who simply must deliver

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:24:29 -0500

Amir Khan has reached a tipping point in his career. The Bolton born puncher must win his fight with Oisin Fagan on Saturday night and as David Croft explains, a new trainer and mentality should give him a good chance of getting his career back on track.

Boxing Betting: Carl Froch v Jean Pascal

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:32:33 -0500

Carl Froch thinks he's the dog's whatsits, and now he has the chance to show us why. Alex Steedman looks at the odds ahead of Saturday's bout with Jean Pascal.

Boxing Betting: Oscar De La Hoya v Manny Pacquiao

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:32:07 -0500

The Golden Boy enters the ring again this weekend and little man Manny Pacquaio is likely to feel the pain of stepping up the weight divisions, says Alex Steedman.

Hatton v Malignaggi Betting: It's all or nothing time for Ricky Hatton

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:47:51 -0500

Ricky Hatton undoubtedly faces one of the biggest fights of his life on Saturday night. A win against Paulie Malignaggi could set him up for a bumper brawl with Oscar de la Hoya but according to Richard Douglas, a defeat could be quickly followed by the Hitman hanging up his gloves.