Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Predictions: Betting Tips & Latest Odds
- Written by Simon Bettarini
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clash again in rematch for the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles on Saturday December 21. The rematch will not be for the undisputed heavyweight title, however, as Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF championship after his victory in May. Which fighter will secure the win and end the year on a high? Don't miss our Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury predictions, betting tips, latest odds, how to watch the fight and the top sign-up offers.
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How To Watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury in the UK?
Usyk v Fury 2 is on Saturday 21st December 2024 and will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is the same venue as their first encounter
The rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, as well ass the undercard, will be shown live on DAZN Pay-Per-View as the Ukrainian defends his WBO, WBC and WBA heavyweight titles, while the Brit aims to gain revenge, and the belts, following May's defeat to Usyk. The showdown will be also shown in the UK on Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office.
Boxing fans will also be able to stream the fights on the DAZN app, Sky Go and discovery+.
The fight card and live DAZN broadcast will begin at 4pm GMT, while Usyk vs Fury 2 is set to get underway at 10:25pm GMT. The main event should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the undercard fights are completed earlier than expected.
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What happened in the first fight?
When these two heavyweights met in May, Oleksandr Usyk earned a split-decision victory over Tyson Fury to become boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion, with two scorecards reading 115-112 and 114-113 in favour of the Ukrainian and the other 114-113 to Fury.The Ukrainian was caught by an uppercut in the sixth round but then he took control of the fight, knocked down his opponent and went close to a stoppage win in the 9th round.
Usyk vs Fury 2 Betting Preview
Oleksandr Usyk (22-0) is the current WBC, WBA and WBO champion. After unifying the cruiserweight division, he became the first boxer to achieve the feat also in the heavyweight division after outscoring Tyson Fury in May. The Ukrainian remains undefeated in 22 professional fights, showcasing his exceptional technical skills and ring intelligence. Prior to the victory over Fury, he beat Anthony Joshua on points (twice) and survived a scare against Daniel Dubois. He had to endure a controversial low blow that left him shaking in agony and on the canvas for nearly four minutes. Many thought the blow was legitimate and that the Ukrainian should have been counted out.Before losing to Usyk, Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KO) had put together a record of 34 wins and 1 draw, including 24 knockouts. The defeat against the Ukrainian was the first in his 36-fight professional career. Prior to that he rose from the canvas to narrowly beat former UFC champion Francis Ngannou via split decision in what was the Cameroonian's professional debut. In his trilogy with Deontay Wilder, Fury also touched the canvas numerous times and looked like a beaten man, only to get up and win in impressive fashion. Other notable wins by the Gypsy King in recent years include a TKO victory over Dereck Chisora in the 10th round and a TKO victory over Dillian Whyte in the 6th round.
Usyk vs Fury 2: Who is the favorite?
Based on today's odds, Usyk is the favourite at 4/5 (1.80) with Fury 27/20 (around 2.35) in the main winner market. Fury is priced 7/2 to win by KO/TKO and also 7/2 by decision, with Usyk priced 11/4 to win by knockout and 6/4 by decision. The draw is a 16/1 shot (17.00).
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Predictions
Some of the questions surrounding the first fight have been answered. We now know Usyk has the power to hurt Fury and he can cope with a significant size disadvantage.
The Ukrainian has fought some of the world's best at cruiserweight and heavyweight and always found a way to win.
It looks like we can expect a different Tyson Fury for this rematch, as the Brit looks set to be bigger for the second fight according to recently pictures posted on social medias. Anyway, the 36-year-old does not have the stamina to match Usyk’s pace over the course of 12 rounds and extra weight could be an additional concern.
Usyk seems to improve with every win, while Fury is not as quick as he once was and it's unlikely he can catch Usyk off guard. The Brit should rely on his jab to win rounds.
As usual, in heavyweight boxing anything can happen and rematches often see a revenge rather than a repeat.
Hence, we go for Tyson Fury to win the bout by decision and set the scene for an epic trilogy. We don't expect too many knockdowns.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury FAQ
How many rounds will the fight be?
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury will be a 12 rounds bout (3 minutes each).
How much money will Oleksandr Usyk earn?
The official purse for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 is yet to be revealed. For the first fight, the Gypsy King saw a staggering £85million enter his bank account, in what was a contracted 70-30 purse split while the Ukrainian cashed in around £30m.
Reports suggest the total payout of the fight will be £150m - an increase of £35m compared their first bout. It is also expected that Oleksandr Usyk will receive a much higher pay split compared to his last fight against Fury.
In which weight division will the fight be contested?
The fight will be contested at heavyweight which means both fighters have to make a minimum of 200 lb (90.7 kg).
Which belts are up for grabs?
Only the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles are up for grabs on Saturday, as Usyk vacated the IBF title in the past months. The IBF belt is now held by Daniel Dubois, who retained that prize with a demolition of fellow Briton Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September..
Who is fighting on the Usyk vs. Fury 2 undercard?
In addition tu Usyk vs Fury 2, there are two further heavyweight bouts on the undercard, with the rising start Moses Itauma facing the experienced Demsey McKean, and the popular Johnny Fisher facing Dave Allen in all-British battle. Moreover, fellow Brit Ishmael Davis fights against Serhii Bohachuk, while Isaac Lowe comes up against Lee McGregor.
- Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury
- Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis - super-welterweight
- Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean - heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs David Allen - heavyweight
- Peter McGrail vs Rhys Edwards - super-bantamweight
- Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor - featherweight
- Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin - light-heavyweight
- Andrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez - heavyweight
- Mohammed Alakel vs Joshua Ocampo - super-featherweight
