Okay, the final month of the year is loaded with some pretty good boxing fights. Now, there is this big boxing card coming from Saudi Arabia right before Christmas. Once again Diriyah Arena will see an incredible card of boxing fights. Who will win in the Heavyweight Boxing Top Bets?
Numbers came in early for this tilt, thanks to these excellent online Vegas boxing betting sites.
Alright, Joshua is a good Heavyweight Boxing Top Bets choice. Let us be frank. Anthony Joshua can take on any heavyweight in this weight class and win when he is in good form. It’s that simple. He must be motivated and ready to fight. With some sterling potential prospects for 2024, the carrot has been dangled. The question is can the British fighter deliver that convincing performance he is capable of?
Joshua has been Heavyweight Champion twice before. He avenged a loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. to win the title a second time. Now, the two losses to Oleksandr Usyk created some questions. However, a few believed Joshua was winning that latter fight before he got a bit unraveled late. Again, this is why we say Joshua is a powerful man with bad intentions. He must apply that into this fight against Wallin. Any let up will be a problem.
This undercard starts around lunchtime (Eastern Time). More than likely, the fight starts just after 2:00 pm ET on the East Coast. There are a few people who think that Wallin has a shot and that maybe Joshua has lost a little zip on those punches. Ask Deontay Wilder detractors about that after his last fight.
Even Otto Wallin knows what he is up against. Joshua may be 26-3 but again, time is not on either fighter’s side. Joshua knows this could be his final shot at a potential third title reign.
This bout features two heavy hitters at well over 200 pounds. These are two of the top fighters currently in the division. Now, do remember that Joshua is approaching 35 years of age. So, Heavyweight Boxing Top Bets anticipate nothing less than a win for the heavyweight contender. There lie a few reasons for that so here we go.
Others asked could this fight go the distance? Sure, it could. However, there is a segment among the experts who think Joshua can take Wallin out. People forget that the Swedish fighter is 33 himself. Father Time is catching up to him as well. The power is still there for Joshua and it can deliver at any time. Robert Helenius found that out in August even with the British pugilist looking lackluster for most of that bout.
DAZN and ESPN+ anticipate an eventual knockdown and knockout here. Part of the reason for that stems from the fact that Wallin just fought on September 30th. Even that fight was not very impressive. Wallin won a split decision in a fight that exposed some considerable holes in his defensive repertoire. Joshua can exploit those weaknesses with his heavy hands.
With the moneyline starting to lengthen more, maybe taking a look at the knockout is also a good idea. The best moneyline we could find was -450. A win by KO pays out at plus money. Sold!
Heavyweight Boxing Top Bets ask can Otto Wallin surprise us? There lies little doubt that the underdog could make Joshua’s night a good deal uncomfortable. The question remains does he get caught with those power shots? Even the Swedish pugilist acknowledges his defense might not be able to see one of those heavy right hands coming. Wallin has that fear. It it healthy though? That depends on who you ask.
Okay, Wallin is not the most powerful puncher. His 26 wins featured a mere 14 knockouts. There was that loss to Tyson Fury and that no-contest due to an accidental headbutt. His last knockout came more than three years ago. The chances Joshua has to fear Wallin’s power is low. However, Wallin can throw some combinations at times. Could Joshua get caught? That indeed is quite possible.
Now, can Wallin slow the fight down to a crawl? He needs to control the bout in order to have a chance to win. The idea. So, that allows the Swede to steal rounds and rack up points. It would force Joshua to go out of his comfort zone. That lends itself to a decision win for Wallin and a chance for bigger things in 2024.
Hello to the tops of the props for this “elimination bout” more or less. So, do not forget more Vegas online boxing odds. If one shops long enough, bettors may be able to find a little bit of value here. That is especially true if one anticipates a knockout from Anthony Joshua. The next thing is this. How many rounds does the fight ultimately go?
Some asked for a few other predictions. Let us trot out a few. Books believe the fight will go out the distance. The +140 on Bovada for it not to do so is possible. Taking Anthony Joshua in Rounds 7-9 or 10-12 both pay out around +500 to +550. Those may be worth a hedge bet.
Heavyweight Boxing Top Bets like a Joshua knockout.
More Vegas online betting sites mean even more possibilities.
