The rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is set to captivate boxing fans worldwide on December 21, 2024 and South African fans will have to be awake on the early hours of Sunday morning to watch. Here is a preview from @Olimp_SA with plays from Rob The Ringer
The fight takes place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and “Rob the Ringer” takes a look at the betting.
Background
Following Usyk’s historic split-decision victory in their first bout, where he claimed the undisputed heavyweight champion title, both fighters are returning to the ring for a high-stakes showdown.
Usyk's agility and technical prowess were key in the first encounter, where a critical moment in the ninth round almost ended the fight for Fury. Despite Fury’s efforts to rally in later rounds, Usyk's continued pressure and work rate secured his place in history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
FIGHT DETAILS
Date: December 21, 2024 (22 December around 1 in the morning in South Africa)
Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Titles at Stake: WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles
FIGHTER PROFILES
Tyson Fury (The Gypsy King)
Record: 34 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw (24 KOs)
Height: 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Style: Orthodox
Oleksandr Usyk (The Cat)
Record: 23 wins, 0 losses (14 KOs)
Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Style: Southpaw
THE STAND OFF
The fighters have engaged in intense promotional activities, including a record-setting 11-minute stare-down. The lead-up has been marked by Fury’s promises of redemption and Usyk’s confidence in repeating his performance.
Predictions and Expectations
Boxing experts are split on the potential outcome. While Fury’s size and adaptability could turn the tide in his favor, Usyk’s technical brilliance and precision make him a formidable opponent and he looks a worthy favourite.
Betting
Tyson Fury is an underdog at 2.57 with the draw 15.00 and Usyk the favourite at 1.60
There are plenty of additional markets such as total rounds where Under 11.5 rounds is trading at 2.30 and over 11.5 rounds is 1.58.
Usyk is 15.00 for a late knockout in rounds 11-12 and Fury to win by split decision is 10.00.
Rob the Ringers Plays
This rematch promises to deliver drama, strategy, and an unforgettable chapter in heavyweight boxing history and I think that Usyk will weather an early storm to prevail on points.
Usyk to win on points: YES at 2.65
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Odds subject to change
