Eubank (26-1, 20 KOs) is the world’s No. 4-ranked super-middleweight according to The Ring, while Groves checks in at No. 2. This will be Eubank’s first crack at a major title, but he’s a rising star in the squared circle; Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) has been in five different title fights, and he’ll be defending the WBA strap for the second time after beating Fedor Chudinov (+300) for the vacant title last May.
Besides the moneyline, there are 13 other ways you can bet on Saturday’s fight – including the popular Method of Victory prop, where Eubank is +165 to win by KO/TKO/DQ. Groves is +300 to do the same. This bout is pegged at –145 not to go the distance; the official total is 9.5 rounds (Over –140), but you can also bet on totals anywhere from 2.5 rounds to 10.5 rounds. The most likely stoppage in Round Betting is Eubank winning in Round 6 or 7 at +1600 apiece.
Boxing Odds: Groves vs. Eubank Jr. for Super-Middleweight Gold
The title unification bouts in the World Boxing Super Series have been a big hit, and they’ll continue this Saturday in Manchester when WBA (Super) super-middleweight champion George Groves takes on IBO champion Chris Eubank Jr.Eubank (26-1, 20 KOs) is the –190 favorite at press time despite this being his first shot at a major title. Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) is pegged at +155; he won the vacant WBA title last May against Fedor Chudinov (+300) and successfully defended against Jamie Cox (+330) in October. Saturday’s total is 9.5 rounds with the Over priced at –140.
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