Boxing fans around the world are in for a treat in November with a lot of exciting fights scheduled for the month. The matchups will definitely drive up online boxing betting because there is a lot of value to be found in the fights scheduled for November. One of the fights fans are looking forward to the most is the rematch between Martin Murray and Arthur Abraham. Murray … [Read more...]
Abraham, Golovkin Heavy Betting Favorites in February Title Fights
It is shaping up to be a busy February in the boxing world with world titles on the line in no fewer than five fights. WBO World Super Middleweight champion Arthur "King Arthur" Abraham will be a -500 moneyline favorite http://www.bettingsports.com/reviews/, when he puts his title on the line against Paul "Real Gone Kid" Smith, in a 12-round fight at O2 World Arena in Berlin … [Read more...]
WBO Denies Paul Smith’s Appeal of Arthur Abraham Decision
Although it was the WBO's idea to review the controversial scoring in the September 27 bout between challenger Paul Smith and WBO super middleweight champ Arthur Abraham, that appeared to have no impact on the organization's ultimate ruling. Via his official Twitter account, WBO president Paco Valcarcel issued the following statement on Friday: "Rematch petition is DENIED. … [Read more...]
WBO President: Abraham-Smith Judge “Screwed Up”
WBO president, Paco Valcarcel has admitted that the ridiculous 119-109 score issued by Spanish judge, Fernando Laguna Saturday for Arthur Abraham in his bout against Paul Smith was way off the mark. Actually, using his own words, Laguna "srcewed up." “Regarding Abraham v Smith, I assure you that I review each and every scorecard for WBO title fights," said Valcarcel. … [Read more...]
Horrid Judging Allows Arthur Abraham to Beat Underdog Paul Smith
Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany-- Arthur Abraham (41-4, 28 KOs) survived a truly tough challenge from unheralded British challenger, Paul Smith (35-4, 20 KOs) with more than a touch of home-style scoring Saturday in Germany via scores of 117-111, 117-111, and an utterly outrageous 119-109. The scores in this unanimous decision were not representative of this fight, which The … [Read more...]