JOE CALZAGHE LAST MINUTE BETTING TIPS
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.