Points Victory in boxing refers to when a fight goes the full number of scheduled rounds and the winner is decided by the judges’ scorecards, rather than a knockout (KO) or technical knockout (TKO).
What Does Points Victory Mean?
When you bet on Points Victory, you’re predicting that a boxer will win by decision, not by stopping the opponent. This includes:
- Unanimous Decision (UD)
- Split Decision (SD)
- Majority Decision (MD)
It does not include:
- KO (Knockout)
- TKO (Technical Knockout)
- Disqualification (DQ)
Example:
Let’s say there is a fight between:
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermall Charlo
You place a bet on:
Canelo to win by Points (Odds: 2.50)
Outcome 1 (You win):
Canelo wins the fight after 12 rounds by Unanimous Decision.
Your bet wins.
Outcome 2 (You lose):
Canelo knocks out Charlo in Round 9.
Your bet loses (even though Canelo won, it wasn’t by points).
Alternative Market Example:
- “Fight to go the distance” – You are betting that both fighters last all rounds, regardless of who wins.
- “Method of Victory: Fighter A by Decision” – More specific, you must pick the fighter and the method (e.g., Usyk by Points).
Betting Tips for Points Victory
- Analyze Fighter Style:
- Technical fighters with good defense and cardio (e.g. Devin Haney, Shakur Stevenson) often go the distance.
- Power punchers (e.g. Deontay Wilder) tend to win by KO.
- Look at Past Fights:
- Has the fighter won many bouts by decision?
- Do they tend to go 12 rounds often?
- Opponent’s Chin & Defense:
- A durable opponent might not get knocked out, increasing the chance of a decision.
- Title Fights & Big Matches:
- Championship fights are often 12 rounds and closely contested, which often leads to decisions.
- Underdog by Points:
- If the underdog is durable and you believe they can edge a close fight, the odds on Underdog by Decision are often very high (great value).
Final Thoughts:
Points Victory bets are great when:
- You expect a long, tactical fight.
- Fighters are known for strong defense or low KO power.
- You’re looking for higher odds than the standard “To Win” market.
If you’d like, I can give upcoming fight examples or help you build a bet based on a real event.