1. Make an assessment of the career trajectory of the boxer. An established world champion may be showing subtle signs of decline and be ready for a fall.

2. Always ask yourself if the fighter relies on boxing skills or a heavy punch to win his contests.

3. Has a fighter struggled to make the weight? A boxer who has shed a lot of pounds on the eve of a contest is more likely to struggle, especially if the fight goes into the later rounds.

4. Analyse the rounds when previous fights involving the fighter you fancy have finished.

5. In a clash of styles, look at how each boxer has performed against a similar style of opponent in the past.

6. Be wary of betting on the heavyweights - one punch can change everything.