David Purdum
8 articles · ESPN.com
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Canelo Alvarez holding steady as heavy favorite over Gennadiy Golovkin, but betting still split
By David Purdum
Canelo Alvarez is a heavy favorite over Gennadiy Golovkin and attracting big bets in their super middleweight championship bout Saturday in Las Vegas. After opening as a -410 favorite, the price on…
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Canelo Alvarez drawing bulk of early action vs. favorite Gennady Golovkin
By David Purdum
Gennady Golovkin is a solid favorite in his rematch with Canelo Alvarez on Saturday in Las Vegas, but the bulk of the early action at sportsbooks, including some of the largest bets,…
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Controversial GGG-Canelo decision prompts Las Vegas refunds
By David Purdum
Large bets for as much as $500,000 showed up on Gennady Golovkin at Las Vegas sportsbooks in the final hours before Saturday's title fight against Canelo Alvarez. They would all have to…
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Floyd Mayweather bets big, just not on himself
By David Purdum
At this point, after months of over-the-top promotion, it's difficult to separate reality from hype for a fight that will almost certainly be the most-heavily bet boxing match ever. Floyd Mayweather stoked…
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Wagering on Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight likely to smash record
By David Purdum
The blockbuster Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight is already the third-most heavily bet boxing match in the MGM sportsbook's history, with the two busiest days still to go. By the time the bell…
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Floyd Mayweather’s odds are falling vs. underdog Manny Pacquiao
By David Purdum
The bigger money is beginning to arrive at Las Vegas sportsbooks, a month ahead of the most anticipated fight the town has seen since Mike Tyson's heyday. Undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather's odds…
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Seven-figure bets expected for fight
By David Purdum
The long awaited fight between welterweight champions Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has finally been announced for May 2, but Las Vegas sportsbooks have had odds posted on the fight for several…
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Bettors losing interest in Mayweather
By David Purdum
Floyd Mayweather is the biggest draw in boxing, but Las Vegas gamblers weren't interested in his rematch with Marcos Maidana. The amount wagered on Saturday's fight was down significantly across town. Jay…