Two Popular Bets For Usyk vs Fury

ByIan Shutts
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II

Following the conclusion of the highly anticipated clash between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, all eyes will turn to Saudi Arabia for the last mega-fight of 2024. Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will do battle once again on December 21st, seven months removed from the Ukrainian winning the first fight and becoming the heavyweight division’s first undisputed champion since the days of Lennox Lewis some two decades prior. 

This time around, the undisputed title won’t be on the line – thanks to the IBF title now being held by Daniel Dubois – but that hasn’t taken any excitement away from the upcoming bout. With the contest just a matter of weeks away, let’s take a look at two of the most popular bets heading into the contest. 

Over 11.5 Rounds Completed

A bet for the fight to last over 11.5 rounds is similar to an over/under bet in football. The under 3.5 goals meaning is exactly what you’d imagine, any given match needs three or fewer goals for your bet to win. In boxing, the meaning is the same, albeit with the total number of rounds completed, rather than goals or points. 

Betting on over 11.5 rounds basically means that you’re betting that the fight will go the distance and ultimately reach the judge’s scorecards. Considering the endurance and technical prowess both fighters possess, this could be a given. Usyk managed to win a points decision last time around to claim victory in the pair’s first fight, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he did the same thing. 

Tyson Fury’s resilience is unrivalled. He was battered from pillar to post in the latter stages of the first fight and he refused to go down. No one has ever knocked the Gypsy King out, and that will likely remain the case when he wakes up the morning after December 21st. 

Tyson Fury to Win Outright 

The to win outright meaning is another simple one, your chosen fighter to win by any method: points, knockout, and disqualification all count. This time around, we can see Tyson Fury securing his revenge. He was a slight betting favourite for the first bout back in May, and he initially built up an early lead on the scorecards before Usyk came roaring back to life. 

This time around, The Gypsy King will remain disciplined and won’t allow the Ukrainian technician back into the fight. The Manchester-born star’s proven track record against elite competition and his ability to rise to the occasion is unmatched, even by Usyk. Anytime he has ever rematched an opponent – be it Deontay Wilder, Derek Chisora, or John McDermott – he has always come out on top. We can see the giant Fury making the necessary adjustments to get the victory and retake his spot at the top of the heavyweight throne. Fury’s psychological edge is another factor that makes this bet appealing. Known for his charismatic yet unorthodox approach to boxing, the former WBC Champion often unsettles opponents before they even step into the ring. Usyk was seemingly unfazed by this mental warfare the first time around, but expect Fury to ramp things up a notch in the build-up to the rematch. If the Ukrainian becomes unsettled, then the Brit will take full advantage. 

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