Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2: – Start Time, Fight Card, Betting Odds
All the fight info for Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 in Riyadh on Saturday 21st December 2024. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2
- Date: Saturday, December. 21st, 2024
- Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Broadcast: DAZN PPV: 2 p.m Main event at 6 p.m. ET
- Broadcast in the UK: DAZN PPV: 7 p.m. Main event at 11 p.m. GMT
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 Full fight card
- Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury – For Usyk’s WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles
- Serhii Bohachuk vs. Israil Madrimov – Light middleweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean – Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen – Heavyweight
- Dennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail – For McCann’s European super bantamweight title
- Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor – Featherweight
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Usyk vs Fury 2 Tale of the Tape
| Name: | Oleksandr Usyk | Tyson Fury |
| Country: | Ukraine | United Kingdom |
| Age: | 37 | 36 |
| Height: | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) |
| Weight: | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| Reach: | 198 cm (78 in) | 85 in (216 cm) |
Start date and time
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 will take place on Saturday, December 21st, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight card will start at 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks will start at approx 6 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main event ringwalks will start at 11 p.m. GMT.
Betting Odds
The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, scheduled for December 21, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promises another thrilling chapter in heavyweight boxing.
Their first fight in May 2024 saw Usyk narrowly defeat Fury via split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era and the first since Lennox Lewis in 1999. This second bout carries immense stakes for both fighters: redemption for Fury and legacy coronation for Usyk.
With Betway, Oleksandr Usyk is a slight favorite at 4/6 with Tyson Fury at 13/10. bookmakers are implying that Usyk has about a 60% chance of victory. This means if you bet $6 on Usyk, you’d win $4 profit if he emerges victorious. Tyson Fury, on the other hand, is the underdog. This translates to about a 43% chance of winning, according to the bookies. A $10 bet on Fury would net you $13 profit if he wins.
The odds for a draw are set at 14/1, indicating that bookmakers consider this outcome unlikely, with only about a 7% chance of occurring.
When it comes to the method of victory, the odds suggest that both fighters have a decent chance of winning by knockout or technical knockout. Usyk’s odds for a KO/TKO victory are 11/4, implying a 27% probability. This means a $4 bet on Usyk winning by stoppage would yield $11 profit. Fury’s odds for a KO/TKO win are slightly lower at 100/30, suggesting around a 23% chance. A $30 bet on Fury winning by stoppage would return $100 profit.
Usyk’s slight favoritism likely stems from his victory in their first bout, while Fury’s odds acknowledge his power and the potential for him to make adjustments in the rematch.
The initial encounter was an incredible clash of styles. Fury using his size (6’9″) and unorthodox movement, sought to impose his physicality and jab-heavy strategy. Meanwhile, Usyk, a smaller but highly technical southpaw (6’3″), relied on speed, footwork, and precision.
Fury appeared to control the middle rounds after a slow start but faltered late as Usyk mounted a relentless attack. The ninth round was pivotal, with Usyk nearly stopping Fury, forcing the referee to issue a count when the ropes kept Fury upright.
Judges scored the fight 115-112, 114-113 for Usyk, and 114-113 for Fury, highlighting its razor-thin margin.
‘The Cat’ Usyk fights like a chess master. His strengths lie in his agility, stamina, and ability to adapt mid-fight. He uses sharp jabs, quick combinations, and exceptional footwork to outmaneuver larger opponents. His southpaw stance adds complexity for rivals unfamiliar with countering it.
‘The Gypsy King’ Fury thrives on unpredictability and resilience. His towering frame gives him a significant reach advantage, 85 inches vs. Usyk’s 78 inches, which he uses to control distance with jabs and hooks. Despite his size, Fury is surprisingly agile with excellent head movement and feints.
For Tyson Fury, this fight is about redemption after suffering his first professional loss (34-1-1). A win would restore his claim as the top heavyweight of this era and avenge what he sees as an off-night in their first bout. For Oleksandr Usyk (22-0), the stakes are equally high. A victory would further solidify his legacy as one of boxing’s all-time greats while continuing to inspire his war-torn homeland of Ukraine.
Ultimately, this rematch is about titles and defining the legacies of two contrasting heavyweights at the pinnacle of the sport. Fans can expect another high-stakes chess match where every punch matters.
Tickets
If you wish to attend Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 at the Kingdom Arena, tickets are available here.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 Official Promo
PPV price and Live streams
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 will be live on DAZN and you can purchase a subscription here.
What is Next after Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2?
The next big boxing match that follows Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 is Naoya Inoue vs. Sam Goodman in Tokyo on December 24th.
