On Saturday night, the second fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will determine the future of the heavyweight boxing division. The first bout was awarded to Usyk by decision, retaining his undefeated professional record and delivering Fury his first career loss.
If Usyk wins this second match, Fury may be forced to hang up his boxing gloves for good.
If Fury wins, it will force a third match to determine who the best heavyweight boxer of this generation is.
What Do The Fury Usyk Odds Tell Us?
Despite the closely contested nature of their first fight, 18+ sportsbooks appear confident that Usyk will win the second bout. A -150 moneyline does not represent an overwhelming lead, but it would seem that both of their odds should be much closer to even considering how well contested the first match was.
Usyk vs. Fury Betting Line
- Oleksandr Usyk -150
- Tyson Fury +125
The above boxing betting line is currently posted at Bovada. The other sites included in our sportsbook reviews have lines on the Usyk Fury that favor Oleksandr within a similar range as to what is posted here.
Fury vs Usyk Tale Of The Tape |
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| Tyson Fury | Oleksandr Usyk | |
| Height | 6’9” | 6’3” |
| Weight | 262 Lbs. | 220 Lbs. |
| Age | 36 | 37 |
| Reach | 85” | 78” |
| Record | 34-1-1 | 22-0 |
| Head-To-Head | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Knockouts | 24 | 14 |
On paper, Fury has the advantage across the board except for the one statistic that counts the most – their head-to-head record. Usyk won the first bout by a split decision, but many felt that he should have been awarded the win unanimously.
In the 9th round, Usyk popped Fury with a left hook that sent him reeling into the ropes. Fury would have likely fallen to the canvas had the ropes not broken his descent.
For the next several seconds, Fury appeared to be out on his feet while Usyk delivered punishing blows in an effort to put him away. The referee stepped in and issued a standing eight count before the fight continued.
Why The Fight Will Be Different This Time
In hindsight, it appears that Fury was overconfident entering the first bout with Usyk. His demeanor was lackadaisical, a direct contrast to Usyk’s stone-faced seriousness.
Tyson seemed to let up in the later rounds, perhaps believing that he had the fight won on points. His training is now focused on continuing the assault and not letting Usyk off the hook.
His new regimen has not impacted the oddsmakers’ projections, as a Usyk wins via unanimous decision or TKO are the two leading options in the following boxing prop bet.
Exact Method of Victory
- Usyk by Unanimous Decision +275
- Usyk by Technical Knockout +400
- Fury by Technical Knockout +450
- Fury by Unanimous Decision +550
- Usyk by Split Decision +1000
- Usyk by Knockout +1100
- Fury by Knockout +1200
- Fury by Split Decision +1600
- Usyk by Majority Decision +1600
- Fury by Majority Decision +2500
- Usyk by Technical Decision +8000
- Fury by Technical Decision +8000
- Usyk by Disqualification +10000
- Fury by Disqualification +10000
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