After last month’s Tyson-Paul spectacle, fight fans are craving a matchup between boxers still at the peak of their powers—and the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch promises to deliver.
Usyk will put his multiple heavyweight title belts on the line on Saturday, December 21st, in Saudi Arabia, aiming to defeat Fury for the second time.
This rematch is more than just a chance for Fury to avenge the only loss of his career; it’s a battle for the WBA, WBO, and WBC heavyweight titles, making the stakes even higher.
What are the odds for Usyk vs. Fury 2? Let’s dive into their fight history and explore the best ways to bet on this highly anticipated bout.
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THE FIRST FIGHT: USYK BEATS FURY
Tyson Fury found himself in unfamiliar territory when he and Oleksandr Usyk first met in May 2024.
Fury was on the losing end for the first time in his boxing career. But it was close, coming down to a split decision. The big Brit has dominated the Heavyweight division for over a decade, but Usyk – even though he’s a year older than Fury – looked fitter and better in that May match.
Usyk, who gave up 4 inches of height and close to 40 pounds to Fury, fought as a Cruiserweight for much of his career before moving to Heavyweight. This gave him a fitness and endurance edge over the Gypsy King in their first round.
The Ukrainian’s fitness gave him a much stronger finish in that first battle. After Fury had the edge in the early rounds, he almost went down with a left hook in the 9th round, and for the final three rounds after that, it was all Usyk.
All that added up to a W for Usyk, and unlike many decisions in the boxing world, this was widely considered the correct call.
What does this mean for the rematch in Riyadh? Read on to get the edge on the Usyk vs Fury odds and betting insights.
THE ODDS: USYK VS FURY 2
Interesting stat: Tyson Fury is 5-0 in rematch bouts in his career, and they were all by stoppage. Does this spell trouble for Usyk
Fury has vowed to throw more punches this time around, while “clowning around” less.
Usyk, for his part, is 22-0 in his career. Before beating Fury earlier this year, he beat current top contender Daniel Dubois by KO, and Anthony Joshua twice before that.
WINNER
Oddsmakers are giving Oleksandr Usyk the slight edge for Usyk vs Fury 2, and he’s currently sitting at -145 to retain his belts.
Tyson Fury (+120) has the record – especially in rematches – to make this a close fight to bet on.
He learned from their first fight and is working to correct his mistakes. The big question is whether that knowledge is enough to overcome Usyk’s experience and skill.
METHOD
Boxing bets for Usyk vs Fury 2 at Bovada can range from the outright winner to all kinds of ways to wager.
The victory bet method is a popular one, and there are several ways to play it in the Usyk-Fury rematch.
Both men have punching power, but not enough to move the boxing odds towards a likely knockout finish. Usyk is +285 to win by KO or TKO, while Fury is +400 for the same result.
According to the odds, Usyk’s decision or technical decision win is the likeliest method of victory (+155). The least likely method is a draw or technical draw for both fighters (+1400).
One of the most tempting lines for Usyk vs Fury 2 – that is, if you think the Gypsy King learned a lot from Usyk-Fury 1 and will use his wits and punch a lot more this time – is Fury at +400 to win by KO, TKO or DQ.
Listed under Fighter Props, Round Props, and Knockdown Props, there are tons of other great options to get in on the fight beyond just picking the winner.
ROUND
Betting on the Usyk-Fury rematch? You can choose the round that you think either Usyk or Fury will win in, or choose the Over/Under regarding how many rounds the fight will last.
Most boxing oddsmakers and fight fans clearly think the two heavyweights will last for a while.
The odds for either Fury or Usyk to finish the other one off in Round 1 are +10000, and the odds only decrease slightly as the rounds go on.
For Usyk vs Fury 2 at Bovada, you can also bet on a fighter’s odds to win within a range of rounds. For example, it pays +1200 for Usyk to win in Rounds9-10— right around when he almost took down Fury last May.
UNIQUE ODDS/PROPS
On top of all the regular Usyk vs Fury odds, you can also find unique ways to play the fight at Bovada.
For example, you can play several Yes/No bets, like “Will Tyson Fury score a knockdown?”.
The odds for a “No” on this bet are a safe -250, as boxing bet makers clearly think Fury’s best punching days are behind him. And then there’s the fact that Oleksandr Usyk has never been knocked down as a professional boxer.
Conversely, choosing “Yes” for the question “Will Oleksandr Usyk score a knockdown” could also be a solid play at +125. Fury has gone down a number of times in recent years, a tendency that some think increases as fighter’s get older and rack up the mileage on their bodies.
He was knocked down four times across his three bouts with Deontay Wilder, and in 2023, MMA fighter Francis Ngannou managed to make the Gypsy King take a knee—though Fury ultimately secured a split-decision victory.
For Usyk vs. Fury 2, another exciting betting option is predicting when the fight will end. A wager on Rounds 1–6 currently pays +500, while choosing Rounds 7–12 offers +275. Fight fans are eagerly anticipating Usyk-Fury 2, and so are we. Get all the bets you need for one of the biggest boxing showdowns in years at Bovada!
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