Leading crypto sportsbook Cloudbet reports a stark divide among bettors ahead of the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match, set for November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While nostalgia is driving many to back the legendary Tyson, who officially retired from competitive fighting in 2005, others are strategically hedging their bets on the younger Paul, currently the favorite at 1.41 odds.
Although Paul has the edge according to oddsmakers, Tyson is seeing significant support from bettors willing to take a risk – placing bets as high as 4.02 odds to win. ‘Cloudbet Opinion’, a barometer of real-time bets placed on the platform, shows more bettors have pegged Tyson to win.
"It's clear that most crypto bettors are betting with their hearts rather than looking at the numbers," said a Cloudbet spokesperson. "Mike Tyson’s age and health issues are huge concerns ahead of the fight. Pundits are saying the only chance for ‘Iron’ will be an early knockout, and some bettors are clearly romanticizing the idea, putting their faith in Tyson to turn back the clock."
In many ways, betting on the fight is typical, with some bettors spreading their wagers across multiple outcomes to boost their chances of a positive return, while others build multi-sport parlays to increase potential payouts. This high-profile matchup has even attracted bettors who usually focus on other sports, adding to the event’s broad appeal.
The spokesperson says: "This fight is kind of a fascinating case study in sports bettor psychology, with nostalgic favoritism for Tyson coming up against more analytical assessments of Paul's chances. The hedging strategies we're seeing really underscore the unpredictable nature of what will transpire in the ring."
The recent surge in the price of Bitcoin, which surpassed $90,000 on Wednesday, has coincided with an increase in betting activity for the upcoming boxing match.
“A lot of folks who have profited from the recent bitcoin boom are now looking to bet on what is being called one of the most significant boxing events in recent history. The all-time high values of bitcoin are giving people a lot more disposable income, and they’re using some of that to raise the stakes on a fight they can’t wait to watch anyway,” noted the spokesperson.
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