How much does style matchup matter when betting on boxing?

[Hamarant]

Styles make fights, and smart bettors know it’s often more important than records. A slick counterpuncher can expose an aggressive brawler, even if the latter looks stronger on paper. When analyzing upcoming fights, how much weight do you give to fighting styles? Do you think most bettors underestimate this factor when setting their wagers?

[Drenderz]

For me, styles are huge when betting on fights. I’ve seen strong brawlers get taken apart by slick counterpunchers more times than I can count, so I always factor that in before looking at records. I think a lot of casual bettors just see numbers and ignore how fighters actually match up. Even watching clips or following benn boxing world title news can give you insight into how a fighter handles different styles. It’s not foolproof, but paying attention to style matchups has saved me from some bad bets more than once.