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Best Free Bet Offers for Boxing

There are heaps of offers out there and knowing which one is best for you can be difficult! We’ve gathered the best boxing sign up offers and free bets right here so you can find the perfect offer for you!

How to Claim Your Free Bets on Boxing

Claiming free bets is easy, follow the below steps to get yours!

  1. 1) Check out the offers above and read the T&Cs to find one that is right for you
  2. 2) Click on the offer and you will be taken to the offer page with that bookmaker.
  3. 3) Create your account, ensuring any promocodes are entered as you do.
  4. 4) Meet any qualifying conditions, like depositing or placing a bet
  5. 5) Receive your free bets!

What markets can I use my Free Bets on?

Free bets do sometimes carry restrictions like can’t be used on accas or only available on bet builders, make sure you check to avoid disappointment! You can usually use them on most markets though, check out some popular ones below:

  • To Win the Fight: The simplest bet – just pick the winner.
  • Method of Victory: Will it be a knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), or decision?
  • Round Betting: Predict the exact round the fight will end.
  • Over/Under Rounds: Bet on how long the fight will last.
  • Draw: Can be an interesting angle in title fights, draws are not the most common but can happen if a fight goes the distance.

Boxing Fans recording on their phones in a packed arena as the fighters walk in

What types of Free Bet Offer can I get on the Boxing?

There are a few different types of betting offer available on boxing, giving both new and existing customers the opportunity to get free bets and wager on the sport!

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One of the most common and popular free bet offers. After creating an account using an offer code, simply place a qualifying bet at minimum odds (usually EVS or 2.0). Once the qualifying bet settles you receive the free bets.

No Deposit Free Bets

While they aren’t that common anymore, they are incredibly popular when available. When creating your account with the promotion code, you will immediately be credited your free bets.

Enhanced Odds Offers

A new and more popular way to get free bets. You can get incredibly generous odds on a simple selection. For example, Deontay Wilder to win @ 50/1. The max stake will be £1 and the winnings are paid out in free bets.

They are a great way to start your account with bonus bets if it wins, however as they are a bet the free bets are not guaranteed like other offers.

Can Existing Customer get Betting Offers?

Yes, there are plenty of offers for existing customers to take advantage of! These are usually less generous than new customer offers but still take the same format. For example, bet £5 on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury and get a £5 free bet or an enhanced price boost from 6/4 to 2/1 on a fighter to win.

Where Can I Get the Latest Boxing Free Bets?

We regularly update this page with the best free bets direct from our bookmaker partners, so you can check out the offers here and know that you are seeing the most up-to-date offers on the market!

What are the Best Sites for Free Bet Offers?

Picking the perfect site for you can depend on what features you are looking for. Some sites offer better odds and others more boosts and promotions. One thing you can always do with our bookmaker partners is bet with confidence. All our partners offer secure and trusted services, with customer satisfaction at the front of everything they do!

Free Boxing Betting Tips

Our expert team of tipsters are on hand for all the major boxing events, giving you insight and predictions to help understand the tactics, as well as recommended bets to help you get the best value.

Head to our Free Boxing Tips Centre to check out the latest tips!

Why is Boxing a Good Sport for Free Bets?

Boxing can sometimes have one-sided fights, which may not make for an attractive betting proposition. But the range of markets gives you plenty of chances to use your free bets and get good value

With your free bets, it can be more fun to go for a bigger odds selection, maybe trying to predict the exact round and method of victory, for example KO/TKO in the 3rd round could give you a bigger price. Sometimes as big as 50/1!

How Does Boxing Work? A Beginners Guide

For those new to the sport, here’s a breakdown of how the sport operates:

  • Fights are divided into rounds, the total number of rounds depends on the type of fight. The length of round is 3 minutes for men’s boxing and 2 minutes for women’s boxing.
  • A bout can be won by knockout, technical knockout, or on points (judges’ scorecards).
  • Fighters are matched based on weight class, rankings, and promotional negotiations.
  • Promoters (like Matchroom or Top Rank) help organise the events and build hype, helping to sell tickets and TV deals.

Boxing Governing Bodies

There is no worldwide singular governing body for boxing (For example FIFA in football), there are four main boxing organisations. Each governing body will have a champion for each weight class, but it is possible for one fighter to hold belts across multiple bodies – this is known as being a Unified Champion. The four main governing bodies are:

  • WBA (World Boxing Association)
  • WBC (World Boxing Council)
  • IBF (International Boxing Federation)
  • WBO (World Boxing Organization)

Each has champions across different weight classes, from Flyweight to Super Heavyweight.

It’s possible for one fighter to hold belts from multiple bodies – holding more than 1 belt makes a fighter a Unified Champion, holding all four belts is known as being the Undisputed Champion.

The WBO Heavyweight Champion belt lying on a table

How are Boxing Fights Organised?

Boxing differs from many sports as there are very few instances in which a boxer is forced to fight another boxer. Most fights are organised by promoters and agents, aiming to get their client the best deal and most money or fame from a fight.

This means fighters can sometimes dodge difficult fights in favor of easier matchups to maintain records or belts. The four governing bodies will have a say in who boxers fight when they are holding a belt, this is known as the mandatory challenger.

Outside of this it is almost entirely down to the boxers and promoters who they chose to fight, so long as one of the governing bodies sanctions the fight as they will need to provide the judges and referee.

The complex nature of the sport has led to some criticism, with the so-called ‘golden age’ where the best fought the best no longer the case. Many fighters would rather take easy fights rather than risk losing a single fight. There have been countless examples of fighters avoiding the chance to become undisputed or unified champion, whether it is because of contract disputes or not wanting to, only the boxers truly know.

The other occasion where boxers will be forced to fight an opponent would be with a rematch clause. These are common for title fights or big-name clashes and allow a greater return for the athletes.

Boxing Weight Classes Explained

Male Professional Boxing Weight Classes

Minimum Weight – 47.63kg

Flyweight – 49kg

Bantamweight – 53.5kg

Super Bantamweight – 55.34kg

Featherweight – 57.15kg

Super Featherweight – 58.97kg

Lightweight – 61.23kg

Light-Welterweight – 63.5kg

Welterweight – 66.68kg

Light-Middleweight – 69.85kg

Middleweight – 72.57kg

Super Middleweight – 76.2kg

Light-Heavyweight – 79.38kg

Cruiserweight – 90.72kg

Heavyweight – 91kg

Super-Heavyweight – 91kg+

Female Professional Boxing Weight Classes

Minimum Weight – 46.3kg

Light-Flyweight – 49kg

Flyweight – 50.8kg

Super Flyweight – 52.2kg

Bantamweight – 53.5kg

Super Bantamweight – 55.3kg

Featherweight – 57.2kg

Super Featherweight – 59kg

Lightweight – 60kg

Super Lightweight – 63.5kg

Welterweight – 66.7kg

Super Welterweight – 69.9kg

Middleweight – 72.6kg

Super Middleweight – 76.2kg

Light-Heavyweight – 79.4kg

Heavyweight – 90.7kg+

 

Fighters must weigh in before a bout to ensure they meet the limits. If they miss the limits, they are sometimes given a few days to try make the weight.

Boxing Gloves of various size and colour stored on shelves

Who are the most iconic boxers of all time?

Boxing has produced some of the most legendary athletes and unforgettable moments in the sporting world:

Muhammad Ali – One of the greatest athletes of all time, known for "The Rumble in the Jungle" and his rivalry with Joe Frazier.

Mike Tyson – Youngest heavyweight champion at age 20, known for his explosive knockouts and ruthless aggression.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. – Undefeated in his professional career, winning 15 major world championships across 5 weight classes. Known for his quick feet and defence.

Manny Pacquiao – Longevity and adaptation are his game. He won world championships across four decades across 8 different weight classes.

Depending on the era you grew up watching, people will have different thoughts on the best and most iconic boxers of all time. One thing is for sure, boxing has produced a continuous supply of incredible athletes.

What are some common boxing terms to know?

Jab – A quick punch thrown with the leading hand

Cross – A straight punch thrown with the rear hand

Hook – A semi-circular punch thrown with a bent arm

Uppercut – An upward punch often thrown from close range at the opponents chin

Body Shot – A punch aimed at the opponent's body, rather than their head

Clinch – When two fighters hold on to each other, stopping the fight. Often looking like they are hugging each other. They do this to rest or disrupt an opponents attack

Slipping – Moving the head to the side to avoid a punch

Bob and Weave – A defensive maneuver where a fighter ducks under punches and moves in closer to the other fighter.

Knockdown – When a fighter is knocked off their feet (or their weight is entirely supported by the ropes) following a punch from an opponent. Fighter's can sometimes slip after no contact from the opponent, this is not counted as a knockdown

Knockout (KO) – When a fighter is knocked to the ground and is not able to stand up withing the 10-second count of the referee

Techinical Knockout (TKO) – When a fight is stopped by the referee because a fighter is deemed unable to continue, even if they have not been knocked down by the opponent.

Split Decision – When two our of the three judges score a fight in favour of one fighter, this makes them the winner by split decision.

Boxing Betting FAQs

Check out some common FAQs about boxing and using free bets on major events!

Are free bets really free?

Free bets are credited once you meet the qualifying conditions (e.g., betting £10 with real money). You can then place a bet without using more of your own funds.

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