Boxing is a popular sport to bet on in the United States. The biggest fights of the year can have betting handles that rival NFL playoff games. Stars such as Oleksandr Usyk, Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez have become household names and elevated the sport over the past several years, while the influencer boxing scene has brought new eyes to the sport.
On this page I will look at the regulated betting climate in Minnesota and Wisconsin, outline the popular bets you can make on a boxing match and explain where you can bet.
Where To Bet
Sports betting is not legal in Minnesota. Wisconsin only allows sports betting in person at tribal casinos, although a 2026 law will let the tribes offer online betting statewide once it launches. Where it is legal, you generally must be 21 or older and physically located in the state to place a bet.
Other options include prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, daily fantasy sports apps where they are available, and offshore sportsbooks, which accept US customers but are not licensed or regulated by any state. Our guide to sports betting in the USA breaks down every option.
Sports Betting in Minnesota and Wisconsin
It is not currently legal to operate a sportsbook in Minnesota. There have been attempts to legalize sports betting in the state for the past few years, but each attempt has fallen short. Another attempt will be made in 2026 and it’s likely only a matter of time before regulated sports betting is available in Minnesota.
In Wisconsin sports betting is legal in a limited fashion. Four of the states federally recognized tribes have negotiated tribal compacts that allow them to offer sports betting. There are currently six tribal casinos that offer sports betting in Wisconsin. The tribes that have negotiated sports betting amendments in their state compacts are also technically allowed to offer online betting, but all wagers must be placed while on reservation lands.
Minnesota and Wisconsin residents are able to place boxing bets online from anywhere in either state through offshore betting sites that are licensed and regulated outside of the US.
Boxing Betting Options
The majority of action on a boxing match is simply wagered on which boxer will win the fight.
Here’s an example of the ‘to win’ odds for the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight:
In this example Joshua is a -1200 favorite, which means you would have to risk $1200 to win $100 betting on Joshua. Jake Paul is a +700 underdog, which means a $100 wager would win $700 if Paul pulled off the major upset.
Sportsbooks also offer several other bets on big fights, including total rounds, round betting, method of victory, knockdown props, and more.
- Total Rounds – An over/under bet on the length of the fight in rounds.
- Round Betting – A bet on the fight winner + the round they win the fight in. For example you could bet on Anthony Joshua to win in round 2.
- Method of Victory – A bet on the fight winner + how they win the fight. For example you could bet on Jake Paul to win by decision.
Bet On Boxing in Minnesota or Wisconsin – 3 Step Guide
Whichever option fits you, getting set up only takes a few minutes. Here’s how it works.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
In Wisconsin, you can bet on boxing matches in person at a tribal casino sportsbook until online betting launches. From Minnesota, where there are no licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are the main options for boxing matches. Residents who travel can also bet while visiting Wisconsin or nearby Iowa.
Step 2. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 or older in most states, while most prediction markets and DFS apps accept players from 18. Regulated platforms verify your identity and check your location, so have your ID handy.
Step 3. Place Your Boxing Bets
Head to the boxing section, choose the market you want, such as the fight winner, method of victory or round betting, and enter your stake. Check the potential payout on the bet slip before you confirm. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER.
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