Lets take a look at what bettors are predicting will happen in the Joshua vs Dubois fight.
As fight night at Wembley Stadium approaches, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating the heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title.
Joshua steps into the ring as the clear favorite, with William Hill offering the best price at 3/10, while Dubois enters as the underdog, with various bookmakers listing him at 7/2.
Bettors have been busy in the past week making their predictions for the big fight, ranging from outright winners to specific methods of victory.
In this article, we'll dive into the five most popular bets being placed through Oddschecker.
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Joshua vs Dubois Prediction
Winner Prediction
| Result | % of Bets | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua | 46.75% | 3/10 |
| Draw | 45.45% | 28/1 |
| Daniel Dubois | 7.79% | 7/2 |
Despite being the clear favorite at 3/10, Anthony Joshua is only marginally the most backed bet, with 47% of wagers placed on him through Oddschecker.
Interestingly, bettors seem to see Daniel Dubois as the value bet at 7/2, as he has attracted 46% of the total bets over the last seven days, with punters backing the underdog to cause an upset.
Round Betting Prediction
| Round Win | % of Bets | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua Round 7 | 10.19% | 10/1 |
| Daniel Dubois Round 3 | 8.33% | 66/1 |
| Anthony Joshua Round 2 | 7.41% | 22/1 |
| Anthony Joshua Round 5 | 7.41% | 12/1 |
| Daniel Dubois Round 1 | 5.56% | 100/1 |
| Daniel Dubois Round 9 | 5.56% | 55/1 |
| Anthony Joshua Round 1 | 4.63% | 33/1 |
Joshua to win in round 7 has emerged as the most popular bet ahead of the Wembley showdown, with 10% of total bets placed through Oddschecker.
Bettors are drawn to the potential of a second half stoppage, and with a best price of 10/1 punters see value in Dubois suffering his third defeat in the second half of the fight.
Method of Victory Prediction
| Method of Victory | % of Bets | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua by KO/TKO or Disqualification | 48.00% | 1/2 |
| Daniel Dubois by KO/TKO or Disqualification | 38.00% | 9/2 |
| Anthony Joshua by Decision or Technical Decision | 12.00% | 15/2 |
| Daniel Dubois by Decision or Technical Decision | 2.00% | 18/1 |
Joshua, boasting an impressive record of 25 KOs in 28 fights, has shown his finishing ability by winning his last three bouts by stoppage.
Unsurprisingly, the most popular bet for this fight, according to oddschecker, is for Joshua to win by KO, TKO, or disqualification, drawing 48% of the wagers at odds of 1/2.
Fight to Go The Distance Prediction
| Fight to Go the Distance | % of Bets | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 63.64% | 4/1 |
| No | 36.36% | 2/9 |
Interestingly, 64% of bets made through oddschecker are backing the fight to go the distance, reflecting a belief that both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois may engage in a tactical battle rather than going for a quick knockout.
Given their heavy-hitting reputations, the potential for an early finish is always there, but bettors seem to anticipate a more measured approach as both fighters might just look to establish their jabs knowing the stopping power of their opponent.
Exact Method of Victory Prediction
| Exact Method of Victory | % of Bets | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua By TKO | 35.29% | 6/5 |
| Anthony Joshua By KO | 23.53% | 13/5 |
| Anthony Joshua By MD | 17.65% | 50/1 |
| Daniel Dubois By KO | 11.76% | 12/1 |
| Daniel Dubois By TKO | 11.76% | 11/2 |
With a notable 35.29% of wagers placed on Joshua winning by TKO at odds of 6/5, there appears ot be a fair amount of confidence in his renewed offensive style under trainer Ben Davison.
Meanwhile, 23.53% of bets are backing Joshua to win by KO at 13/5, emphasizing the belief that his power can overpower Daniel Dubois.
