Betting on the World Boxing Super Series Online

Qualification and prize money

Unlike the WSB which brought together amateur boxers, the Super Series is a tournament for professionals. World champions from boxing bodies International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and the World Boxing Organization (WBO) are eligible for selection. The 15 top-ranked contenders for these belts by the four bodies (WBO, IBF, WBC, and WBO) globally are also eligible. A few back-ups are kept on stand-by in case any participant pulls out.

Camos selects the participants in an invitational format based on their boxing calendar. The participants are announced in a gala where the draw also takes part. In the televised draw, the four boxers seeded top pick opponents to face in the quarter-finals from a pot of four unseeded ones.

The bouts take place in two categories of eight boxers each, grouped according to weight classes. This is a knockout competition. Unlike conventional boxing competitions which have three judges, the WBSS has four. The winner in each category bags the Muhammad Ali Trophy which is named after the deceased iconic boxer. The winners also take home a $ 10 million cash prize from the available purse of $50 million.

History of the World Boxing Super Series

The WBSS is a fairly young competition having only began in 2017. But that does not indicate a shortage of history. In the two completed seasons, the competition has had some thrilling bouts that will remain in boxing fans' minds and books for many years to come.

The 2017/18 season, the sport championships' first season, grouped fighters into super middleweight and cruiserweight divisions. Super middleweight boxers weighed in at 200 pounds (90.7 kg) while the cruiserweight stated at 168 pounds (76.2 kg). The final of the Cruiserweight division was held on 21st July 2018 in Olimpiyskiy, Moscow, Russia. Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk clinched the title, beating Russia’s Murat Gassiev by universal decision after 12 rounds. The final of the Super Middleweight went to United Kingdom's Callum Smith who knocked out compatriot George Groves in the 7th round. The event was held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Second Season

The 2018/19 season had three weight categories: Bantamweight (118 lb, 53.5 kg), Super lightweight (140 lb, 63.5 kg), and Cruiserweight (200 lb, 90.7 kg). Japan's Naoya Inoue clinched the bantamweight by beating the Philippines’ Nonito Donaire by a universal decision on 7 Nov 2019 at the Japan Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

The super lightweight went to the United Kingdom's Josh Taylor who edged United States' Regis Prograis by a majority decision at The O2 Arena in London, the United Kingdom on 26th October 2019. Latvia's Mairis Briedis won the heaviest category by beating Cuba's Yuniel Dorticos by a majority decision. The final was played on 26th September 2020 at the Plazamedia Broadcasting Center in Munich, Germany.

Why is World Boxing Super Series popular?

Any fan making a list of sports tournaments is likely to list the WBSS among the major sport tournaments. The viewership for the matches also speaks for itself. But why this popularity?

Excellent organization from experienced heads is a key factor. The likes of Schaefer and Benz have been in the game for years. They know pretty well what boxing fans want. Opting for professional competition rather than amateur meets gives the WBSS an edge that WBS may have lacked. Fans look forward to seeing the biggest names in the sport battling it out.

With a generous $50m purse, big fighters are attracted. The result is huge interest from sponsors and broadcasters. This makes it possible for audiences across the world to access live matches.

Why is the WBSS so popular to bet on?

The presence of so many fans makes it a great market for online betting sites. They know that fans like to up the thrill ante by betting on sport tournaments and they are more than glad to offer betting markets. Just like the best esports tournaments are spiced by wagering, so is the WBSS.

How to bet on the World Boxing Super Series

Boxing bets are easy and straightforward. The moneyline bet, which predicts the outright winner, is the most common. It is also the best bet for starters since it is backed up by things like current form, stats and pre-match analysis. However, unless one is betting on the underdog, the winnings can be quite small.

Risker bets like the method of winning (points, KO, etc.), the round when the match will end, duration of the match, and card scores often pay much better. They also add the thrill of watching the match. However, given the risk attached, players should always bet small amounts on these outcomes.

The beauty of the WBSS is that it offers players numerous matches to bet of. For higher odds, punters can opt to place bets on the outcome of an entire season. This way, they can win a lot with a small stake if they are extremely lucky. Even if they lose, the money lost is insignificant. Making bets is also easier in this tournament because players can follow and document the action as the season progresses. The competition's official website has a lot of information that can help punters in making betting decisions.