They are both 10/11 on the sites I'm looking at. So Ward with home advantage against a Russian still isn't the outright favourite :good
Bookies once again prove they don't know s*** about boxing. As proof with the ridiculous odds on Lubin-Sandoval, Rau'shee-Payano and Fonfara-Smith Jr. matches this week.
Opening lines are simply a gauge to entice equal action on both sides. The line gets adjusted if disproportionate money comes in on a particular side. The true indicator is when all the late money from the Sharps comes in. The bookmakers are in business for a reason.
I like to bet on big fights but I'm not touching this one. Incidentally, Linares is evens to beat Crolla if anyone fancies making some £.
This a good betting fight since the reality is 70/30 Ward, but the public wants to believe this is 50/50. Betting houses set to make some decent money.