2The difference is shrinking: bookmakers have changed the odds for the Usyk-Fury fight again
Usyk and Fury will fight on February 17
World Boxing Council (WBC) belt holder Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) remains the favorite to fight Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion. At the same time, our compatriot's chances of winning continue to grow.
Bookmakers have again made adjustments to their forecast for the historic fight. You can now bet on Fury's final victory with odds of 1.61 (previously - 1.53). Usyk's triumph is estimated at 2.25 (previously - 2.50). The odds of a draw have also increased - the indicators for this outcome now reach 17.00 (previously - 19.00).
Usyk and Fury to fight in Riyadh
Source: Top Rank
Comparative characterization of Usyk Fury.
Analysts also continue to believe that the fight will go the full 12 rounds. An index of 1.40 is offered for the corresponding event. Tyson's victory on points is estimated at 2.25. And the success of Alexander by the judges' decision will increase the bet by 3.25 times.
Forecast for the fight Usyk - Fury.
Source: William Hill
On November 16, a press conference was held in London to officially announce the confrontation between the Ukrainian and the British. Afterward, our compatriot urged journalists not to ask him about Tyson. Usyk also spoke about what he would do after defeating Fury, who recorded a video message to the Ukrainian with a promise to knock him out by the end of the fourth round.
Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury.
Source: Top Rank
Later, news from the British boxer's training camp was announced. And the legendary Evander Holyfield explained why Usyk will win the fight against Fury. In turn, the Ukrainian did not disclose his tactical plan for the fight, but Oleksandr's camp told about the progress of the preparation.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
In turn, the WBC announced the contenders for the fight against the winner of the Fury-Usyk confrontation. In addition, the Ukrainian boxer alarmed British fans with his training.
The sex symbol of world boxing, Australian Abani Bridges, made a categorical prediction about the confrontation between the Ukrainian and the British. And Anthony Joshua (26-3, 23 KOs) admitted who he will be rooting for in the fight.
Usyk Fury in the ring
As OBOZ.UA previously reported, Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren does not consider the fight with Oleksandr Usyk to be the most difficult in his client's career.
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