This upcoming boxing matchup between these two champions is being billed as Face the Fearless. These men are impressive fighting machines, with plenty of fanfare. Fans of MMA and UFC betting will also find themselves at home in the boxing betting world.
This Cinco de Mayo weekend, we will see how the champ does definind his titles against the scrappy Brit Saunders.
When looking for odds for the upcoming fight between Canelo and Saunders, do not trust just any ole sportsbook you find out there. The first place you should look is our list of recommended boxing betting sites. You can be sure they will have the latest odds.
BetOnline, in particular, is a great place to find hot odds. They specialize in having them ready to go, hot off the press. Their boxing betting markets are among the most extensive, and if Bitcoin is your deposit method of choice and you’re making your first deposit, you will get special treatment with bonuses and speedy payouts.
| 1st Fighter |  | | | 2nd Fighter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canelo Alvarez | +200 | TBA (draw) | -160 | Dmitry Bivol |
Another great boxing betting site is Bovada. They will have moneyline bets on who wins the fight, but also prop bets on if the fight will be won by unanimous decision or by knockout. Here you can also bet on which round you think the match will end in.
This fight has come with a lot of trash-talking bravado. Even more than the usual.
Saunders began complaining about the selection of judges. Then Four-division world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez told him that losers start making excuses even before the match begins. Them’s fightin words!
Santos Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez Barragán is a boxer from Mexico who is currently one of the bets in the world. In fact, he has been world championship in four weight classes, including light middleweight champion and light heavyweight champion. He is the reigning unified middleweight champion.
He specializes in taking advantage of openings in his opponents’ guards. He is widely considered boxing’s best currently active counterpuncher. In fact, BoxRec ranks Canelo as the world’s best boxer, pound-for-pound.
ESPN, The Ring, WBC, WBA, TBRB, and the Boxing Writers Association of America all rank him either first or second.
Billy Joe Saunders from Britain, although coming in the matchup as an underdog, has also held his share of world championships. He has had the WBO super middleweight championship since 2019.
Both Saunders and Callum Smith had previously turned down the opportunity to go head to head against Canelo. Now the purse has expanded and Saunders is up for the challenge.
Billy Joe Saunders odds are not great, but do not rule him out yet! Wagering on him is not a bad idea given the extra advantage of betting on an underdog.
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