Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk find themselves on a collision course once again as the fighters prepare to square off seven months after their first meeting. In the last fight, Usyk walked away as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Louis achieved the feat nearly a quarter of a century ago. What are we expecting this time around? Check out our Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 prediction and analysis.
Fury and Usyk will return to the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the much-anticipated rematch. Since Usyk has given up the IBF heavyweight title, he will be defending the remaining three belts on Saturday night.
| 🥊 Weight Class/Division: | WBA/WBO/WBC Heavyweight Titles (12 rounds) |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 🗓️ Date: | 21 December 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 5:25 PM EST, Saturday |
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk II betting odds are now out. We have gone through sportsbooks, known to provide the best odds for boxing betting, and found the following offering for the match outcome market:
Bookmakers considered Fury as the marginal favorite for the first fight, but after the Gypsy King’s defeat in the first fight, the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 odds have shifted in Usyk’s favor. The margins, however, remain small.
Fury, who suffered the first loss in his career the last time around, is at 2.40 (7/5) to exact revenge on Usyk. The Cat, on the other hand, is backed to continue his unbeaten record at odds of 1.83 (5/6). Bookmakers in Saudi Arabia are pricing a draw at 19.00 (18/1).
Tyson Fury will be entering the ring for the first time since losing to Usyk. This will be his third fight at the Kingdom Arena, where he holds a 1-1 record. The Manchester man ground out a split-decision victory against Francis Ngannou in his debut, but he found himself on the receiving end of a one against Usyk. Fury’s current record stands at 34-1-1, with Deontay Wilder being the only one, apart from Usyk, to deny him a win.
Fury has the physical advantage in this fight. He is a whopping six inches longer than Usyk and has a seven-inch reach advantage as well. Fury also boasts an incredible gas tank. He will hope to have better luck wearing out Usyk this time and dominate him in the later stages. The Fury vs Usyk II betting tips favoring the British fighter should heavily focus on this factor.
Usyk will also return for the first time since his incredible win against Fury, but he doesn’t have all four belts in possession. In a generous gesture, he vacated the IBF title, which Daniel Dubois claimed in September by beating Anthony Joshua. Usyk maintains an unblemished 22-0 record, having defeated notable opponents such as Fury, Joshua, and Dubois.
Usyk is notorious for his nimble footwork. In the first fight, he tormented Fury with his mobility and landed a record 170 punches on the former unified world champion. He will be looking to make the most of his agility once again and pick up back-to-back wins against Fury. If you are leaning towards the Ukrainian and looking for the perfect Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 tips to make up your mind, this detail should prove decisive.
We went through everything we needed to cover in the build-up to our Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 prediction, so now it’s time for the grand reveal. Here’s how we think the rematch will go:
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While Usyk narrowly secured a split-decision victory in their first encounter, many observers believed he was the clear victor. Fury enjoyed a period of dominance in the middle rounds, but Usyk’s superior boxing skills, lightning-fast reflexes, diverse arsenal of punching, and exceptional footwork ultimately swayed both the crowd and the judges.
Usyk is a boxing maestro, and despite his numerous accolades as a two-weight unified champion, we believe his best performances are yet to come. He has a knack for elevating his game when the stakes are highest, and we can anticipate another dazzling display on this monumental night against an emotionally charged Fury.
Usyk’s lightning-fast hands and pinpoint accuracy will allow him to control the early rounds. He is also in great shape, so Fury might not get much joy in the later rounds, either. This will be a close fight, but we believe Usyk has the momentum to score a double against one of the greatest boxers we have ever seen in action.
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Fury will be fishing for a knockout win to claim a statement win against Usyk. He did get knocked down by the Ukrainian in the last fight, but we believe he will come better prepared this time.
Fury is the most powerful puncher between the two and will be relying on brute force to settle the fight. We don’t think that attempt will be fruitful, but we do think he will be able to knock down Usyk in the fight.
Our final Usyk vs Fury II betting tips are Usyk winning via decision, but the Brit landing at least one knockdown. It should be another lengthy fight between the two heavyweight titans, but Usyk should manage to force a win again.
