Usyk's chances have decreased. Bookmakers have updated quotes for the Ukrainian's rematch with Fury

On December 21, unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) will defend his titles in a rematch with Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs). After the fight in late spring, when the Ukrainian became the first boxer in 25 years to unify all the belts of the division, the rivals will clash again.

A month before the fight, bookmakers updated their forecasts. Usyk is still the clear favorite, but the chances of his victory have decreased. Bets on the Ukrainian's triumph are now accepted at odds of 1.61 (previously 1.50).

Fury's odds of success reached 2.30 (previously 2.50). Quotes for a draw remained unchanged at 15.00.

At the same time, analysts have little doubt that the match will go the full distance of 12 rounds. Odds of 1.57 are offered for this event.

On October 23, Usyk and Fury had their first duel of looks before the second fight. The Ukrainian appeared in an unusual way, changing his image. In addition, he forced his opponent to take an unusual step to help the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Earlier it became known that Tyson wants to organize a trilogy with Oleksandr to go down in boxing history. The Briton also accused the Ukrainian of disrupting the timing of the rematch.

In the first fight, Oleksandr defeated Tyson by split decision - 114:113, 113:114, 115:112 - and became the absolute world champion.

Our compatriot also shared his expectations for the second fight with Fury and responded to accusations of cheating during the May 18 fight. In addition, the Ukrainian told what he learned from the fight.

The legendary Volodymyr Klychko shared his expectations for the rematch between Usyk and Fury. And former champion Amir Khan disagreed with the forecasts for the fight to take place again.

In turn, Russian boxing coach Andrei Ivichuk called Tyson the winner of the upcoming rematch with Oleksandr. And the Ukrainian himself named the only boxer he is interested in fighting after the second fight with the Briton.

In addition, Anthony Joshua answered the question of who he would like to see win the rematch between Usyk and Fury. After that, he named the winner of the rematch. Tyson himself voiced his motivation for the second fight against our compatriot.

Fury also responded to Usyk's team representatives when they compared him to dictator Vladimir Putin.

As OBOZ.UA previously reported, former Ukrainian boxing coach Mykhailo Zavyalov said that Tyson Fury would put his career on the line in a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. The Briton himself noted that he does not believe in his victory on points in the second fight with the Ukrainian. In turn, Usyk revealed the details of his preparation for the fight.

In addition, it became known who Oleksandr plans to fight after the fight with Tyson. The legendary Mike Tyson gave his prediction for the fight.

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