Sky Bet have installed Joe Calzaghe as 9/2 favourite in their ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ betting and the Welsh boxing legend is 16/1 to be KO’d in the first round.

Sky Bet are also offering 33/1 that Calzaghe hits the canvas and falls flat on his back during his first, live routine and 50/1 for him to wear his gloves during any live dance.

Sky Bet’s reality TV betting expert, Helen Jacob, said: “Joe is our early favourite to box-trot his way to the final. Given his fancy footwork and the past success of sports personalities on Strictly, the boxing legend must have a fighting chance of victory.”

Other well known sporting personalities in the line-up this year include former cricketer Phil Tufnell (8/1), Olympic athlete Jade Johnson (11/1), and tennis ace Martina Hingis (6/1).

Two cast members of ‘Footballers’ Wives’ will be fighting it out on the dance floor and Sky Bet make Zoe Lucker 11/1 to win, while Laila Rouass is a 10/1 chance.

‘EastEnders’ is well represented among the celebs, with Natalie Cassidy available at 16/1 to win and Ricky Groves priced at 14/1.

Sky Bet Odds: Strictly Come Dancing
Joe Calzaghe specials
16/1 to be KO’d (eliminated) in first week
33/1 to hit canvas in first week (fall flat on back, not as part of routine)
50/1 dance full routine wearing boxing gloves on live show

Strictly Come Dancing Winner
Joe Calzaghe 9/2 Jade Johnson 11/1
Martina Hingis 6/1 Zoe Lucker 11/1
Ricky Whittle 7/1 Ricky Groves 14/1
Ali Bastian 7/1 Richard Dunwoody 14/1
Phil Tufnell 8/1 Chris Hollins 16/1
Craig Kelly 9/1 Natalie Cassidy 16/1
Laila Rouass 10/1 Lynda Bellingham 25/1
Rav Wilding 10/1 Jo Wood 25/1
 

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