Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Odds, betting tips, undercard, and more

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk renew rivalries in a thrilling rematch from the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, on Saturday, 21st December. Three versions of the world heavyweight championship are on the line, and you can follow this winner-takes-all clash live on Sky Sports and DAZN.

Usyk beat Fury on points at the same venue back in May, taking the Englishman’s WBC title to unify the division. Will the Gypsy King roar back to claim the belts, or will the current champion do the double to tighten his grip on the division? Will it be repeat or revenge in Riyadh? Boxing enthusiasts and sports fans worldwide can’t wait to find out.

Former professional boxer and respected sports betting writer Frankie Monkhouse previews Tyson Fury vs Usyk 2 for talkSPORT. Keep reading as he analyses the form of both fighters, brings you up-to-speed on the best betting odds, and makes his big-fight predictions.

Fury vs Usyk 2 odds

Major sportsbooks have been offering odds on Fury vs Usyk 2 for months, with fight fans able to bet on the outcome even before the rematch was confirmed. Now, the second fight is almost here; you’ll find heavyweight value available at the leading gambling apps.

Who is the betting favourite ahead of December’s showdown? Do traders expect Fury to make a welcome return to winning ways and jet back to England with three belts? Check out the latest betting odds available at online gambling giant Betfred below.

• Tyson Fury to win – 6/4
• Oleksandr Usyk to win – 8/13
• Draw – 12/1

*Odds provided by Sky Bet and are subject to change. Updated on November 20, 11:50am.

Tyson Fury vs Usyk 2 offers

Tyson Fury vs Usyk 2 fight outcome odds

In addition to the fight-winner market that allows boxing fans to predict the outcome of Fury vs Usyk 2, Betfred also serve up a long list of impressive specials. You can wager on which round the fight will end or the bout to go the full 12-round distance. There’s something for everyone at Betfred and a market that will ramp up your enjoyment of the rematch.

I’ll now highlight one of my favourite boxing betting markets available at Betfred, one that always offers great odds, the method of victory betting. With this market, you must predict the winning fight and how they’ll claim victory, whether on points or by knockout. Here’s the latest betting odds available on the Betfred website and mobile app.

• Oleksandr Usyk to win by decision – 6/4
• Oleksandr Usyk to win by KO/TKO – 11/4 
• Tyson Fury to win on Points – 7/2 
• Tyson Fury to win by KO/TKO – 7/2 

*Odds provided by Sky Bet and are subject to change. Updated on November 20, 11:50am.

Fury ready for revenge?

Tyson Fury will enter the ring on fight night with his professional record showing 34 wins against one defeat and a draw. The level finish on his record came against Deontay Wilder back in 2018 in Los Angeles when many fans thought he had done enough to deserve the win. Fury proved it by beating the Bronze Bomber by stoppage in 2020 and 2021.

Fury now plans to fix the only other blot on his copybook by beating Usyk in their rematch, moving the head-to-head score to one win each and returning as heavyweight champion of the world. Victory in December would also set up a mouth-watering trilogy in 2025. Does the popular 36-year-old have what it takes to bounce back? 

Fury sent out a video on his popular Instagram profile, promising a steam train is coming for Usyk, and the former champion can’t wait to regain his titles. The 6ft 9inch southpaw boxer looked in a confident mood but knows he faces the biggest challenge of his career in dethroning an opponent who unified both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Fury must be in peak physical and mental shape and give a career-best performance to stand any chance of returning to the top of professional boxing.

Stats:

• Age: 36 years old
• Height: 6’ 9”
• Weight: Heavyweight
• Record: 34-1-1

Is Hitman ready to take another shot?

Oleksandr Usyk became the first man to unify the world heavyweight titles in 25 years when beating Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia earlier this year. He won on a split decision, earning the result on two of the three scorecards. The judges sat at ringside in May and tallied the fight 114-113 to Fury and 114-113, 115-112 to Usyk. It was a narrow margin of victory, but most fans believed the right man won, and Usyk now gets the chance to prove it in this rematch.

The champ jets to Saudi Arabia with his professional record detailing 22 wins from as many contests, with 14 of those victories coming inside the distance. He has beaten every opponent placed before him en route to dominating at cruiserweight and heavyweight. Usyk’s hit list already boasts the scalps of Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois, Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, and Tony Bellew. He beat AJ twice. Is he about to do the same to Fury?

Usyk often played the support act to Fury in the lead-up to their first fight, but the Ukrainian took centre stage when meeting his rival at a recent press conference. Arriving dressed as the protagonist from the video game series ‘Hitman,’ he encouraged Tyson to sign a photograph of the Englishman hitting the canvas in round nine of their inaugural encounter.

Stats:

• Age: 37 years old
• Height: 6’ 3”
• Weight: Heavyweight
• Record: 22-0-0

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