Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has revealed some supremely exciting last minute betting promotions for the upcoming Joe Calzaghe vs Roy Jones Junior title fight. Calzaghe is listed as a 4-11 favourite over Jones Jr. who is listed at a longer 2-1. Calzaghe is also the favourite to land the first punch in the fight, which is widely expected to be a head shot. A blow to the head is worth 4-9 while a body shot will pay out at 13-8. If Calzaghe goes below the belt on the first punch, Paddy will pay out at 28-1.
Doubles Promotion
In the spirit of Welsh nationalism, Paddy Power is offering a special doubles promotion that backs a Calzaghe victory and a Welsh Rugby Union victory over the Springboks. The Welsh Dragons Special Double is listed at 4-1 and it backs Calzaghe to win on points & Wales to beat South Africa by at least 1 point.
Round by Round
Calling Calzaghe to win by KO or TKO is solid value at 7-2, but he is favoured to win on points at 4-5. A dramatic first round knock out or TKO would pay 66-1 and the odds narrow as the fight goes on. Rounds 5-11 pay 25-1 with a final round KO paying out at 33-1.
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