Ok this actually happens to my friend not so long ago, he is going on a boxing match and he will bet for the heavy favorite, then suddenly an unknown guy whisper to him, that the fight is going to be fixed and he supposedly heard it from the favorite to win, locker room, are you going to listen to that and bet for the underdog.
What's your take?
I won't listen to that. I believe that every athlete/player has dignity and won't be easily get blinded by bribery. Thus, I won't change my mind in placing my bet to my desired player/athlete regardless of what that unknown guy told to us/me. I'm not placing bet to a player that I don't know perhaps that's why I'm able to say this. I might be wrong but my perspective in sports betting won't change until I've experienced anomaly to atleast a single game.
We have the same perspectives on this matter. Aside from that, that person is a nobody to you, so why should it affect on your decision? For all we know, they are just random planted individuals to spread something negative for their own gain. We don't know their intentions why they are doing such act. I will place my bet for the boxer that I know will win the game and not influence by just random stranger. If I am betting, it means I know the sport and confident about my decision. My money, my bet! Simple as that.