1. Fight Winner (Outright Betting)
All boxing matches include a Draw / Technical Draw selection in relevant markets, except for WBSS (World Boxing Super Series) events.
Settlement Rules
Outcome | Settlement |
Boxer A wins | Boxer A bets win |
Boxer B wins | Boxer B bets win |
Draw | Draw selection wins |
Technical Draw | Draw selection wins |
No Contest | All bets void* |
* Unless the outcome of the relevant market has already been determined.
2. Round Betting
Bets are settled based on the official result published by the governing body.
Key Rules
If a fighter fails to answer the bell for the next round, the fight is considered to have ended in the previous round.
KO, TKO and Disqualification outcomes are settled in the round in which they occur.
If a fight ends by Technical Decision before the scheduled distance, all round betting will be settled as a Decision victory.
Example
Situation | Settlement |
Fighter retires before Round 8 begins | Round 7 |
Technical Decision after Round 6 | Win by Decision |
3. Postponed Fights
Bets on postponed fights remain valid for 30 days.
Bets Become Void If:
Either fighter is replaced.
The original matchup changes.
In these cases, stakes will be refunded.
4. To Win on Points
This market applies only when the fight goes the full scheduled distance.
Settlement Rules
Outcome | Settlement |
Full scheduled rounds completed and fighter wins on points | Winner |
Technical Decision before scheduled distance | Not a Points Win |
Disqualification | Not a Points Win |
KO/TKO | Losing bet |
If a fight ends before the scheduled distance, bets are settled according to the actual method of victory.
5. Change to Scheduled Number of Rounds
If the number of scheduled rounds is changed after betting opens:
Market | Settlement |
To Win the Fight | Stands |
All other fight markets | Void |
This applies whether rounds are increased or reduced.
6. Championship / Belt Betting
If the title or championship belt attached to the fight changes:
All bets remain valid.
The fighters must remain unchanged.
7. General Settlement Rules
All bets are settled according to the official result announced in the ring immediately after the bout.
Important:
Subsequent:
Appeals
Commission reviews
Result amendments
will not affect settlement.
Exception
A correction made due to an obvious human error in the original announcement may be applied.
8. Tournament Betting
Examples include:
Prizefighter
Super Six
Similar elimination tournaments
Rules
Any fighter who officially starts the tournament is considered a participant.
If a fighter withdraws after taking part in the tournament:
They are settled as a loser.
9. Prizefighter Tournaments
All-In Run or Not
All listed fighters, including reserve fighters, are considered runners.
Reserve Fighters
Scenario | Settlement |
Reserve competes | Active participant |
Reserve never competes | Settled as loser |
10. To Be Knocked Down
A fighter is considered knocked down when:
The referee administers a mandatory count, or
The fighter is knocked out and no count is required.
Does NOT Count
Slips
Loss of footing
Any incident ruled a slip by the referee
Summary
Situation | Knockdown? |
Mandatory count | Yes |
KO without count | Yes |
Referee rules slip | No |
11. Total Rounds (Over / Under)
The market is settled based on how long the fight lasts.
Example: Over 9.5 Rounds
For the bet to win:
The fight must reach 1 minute 30 seconds of Round 10 or later.
General Formula
Market | Must Reach |
Over 5.5 | 1:30 of Round 6 |
Over 8.5 | 1:30 of Round 9 |
Over 9.5 | 1:30 of Round 10 |
If the fight ends before that point, the Under selection wins.
12. Round Group Betting
You are betting on the group of rounds in which the fight ends.
Winning Methods Included
KO
TKO
Disqualification
Example
Result | Winning Group |
KO in Round 3 | Rounds 1–3 Group |
TKO in Round 8 | Rounds 7–9 Group |
Technical Decision Rule
If a fight ends via Technical Decision before the scheduled distance:
The market is settled as a Decision victory.
13. Technical Decision vs Technical Knockout
Technical Decision (TD)
Occurs when:
The fight is stopped because of an accidental injury.
Sufficient rounds have been completed.
Judges' scorecards are used to determine the winner.
Technical Knockout (TKO)
Occurs when:
The referee stops the fight, or
The ringside physician determines a boxer cannot safely continue.
Comparison
Result Type | Description |
Technical Decision | Winner determined by scorecards after accidental stoppage |
Technical Knockout | Referee or doctor stops contest |
14. WBSS (World Boxing Super Series)
Special rule applies.
If a fight is officially declared a draw:
The boxer who advances to the next round is settled as the winner for betting purposes.
The Draw option is therefore not available in WBSS outright markets.
15. Potential Fights
These are markets offered on fights that have not yet been officially scheduled.
Rules
Situation | Settlement |
Fight takes place during the specified calendar year | Bets stand |
Fight not held by 31 December of that year | All bets void |
The venue, date, and location may change, provided the fight takes place within the specified year.
16. Maximum Payout Limits
Please refer to BetVictor's Maximum Payout Limits for full details.