The Gypsy King has a point to prove but is Tyson fury the favourite to beat Deontay Wilder?
With Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 2 inching closer, boxing punters will be examining the odds to see where their money should be going.
At best odds of 10/11, ‘The Gypsy King’ is expected to win the bout - but it’s tight. Wilder is priced at 11/10 giving him an implied probability of 48%.
Still raw in the hearts and minds of many, it’s been over a year since the split-draw which caused controversy around the world of boxing.
Despite being knocked down twice in their previous fight, once in round nine and again in the final round, many considered the draw unfair. Even to the point of fans booing the judges’ decision and leading many to crown Fury ‘The Peoples Champion’.
Considered two of the finest heavyweights of a generation, the opportunity to watch the two fight it out again is one boxing fans will not want to miss.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the titanic rematch.
When is Wilder v Fury 2?
The fight is inching closer daily. Now only 10 days away. The fight will take place on Sunday the 23rd of February at 5am.
What is the venue for Wilder v Fury 2?
The bout will take place the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. This venue has previously hosted giants such as Holyfield v Tyson 2 and Mayweather v Pacquiao.
What is the undercard for Wilder v Fury 2?
There’s more expected to be announced but, so far it’s known that the undercard will be as follows:
Charles Martin vs Gerald Washington – Heavyweight
Emanuel Navarrete vs Jeo Santisima – Super bantamweight
Sebastian Fundora vs Daniel Lewis – Super welterweight
What UK TV channel is Wilder v Fury 2 on?
BT Sport Box Office have shown Fury’s last five fights, and will be doing so again on the 23rd.
What’s on the line?
Wilder’s WBC and Ring Magazine belts as well as Fury’s Lineal status.
What are the odds?
As aforementioned, Fury is expected to win the bout at 10/11. This gives him a 52% implied probability of winning. On the other side of the ring, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is available at the best odds of 11/10.
8% of bettors fancy this fight to end in a draw again. At 22/1 they may be hunting for value but just by the volume of bets, it seems unlikely.
49% of bettors have backed Fury since the market opened as many expect him to spoil Wilders almost perfect record or 42-0-1.
After being knocked down twice in their first bout Tyson Fury is 5/6 to be knocked down again, a testament to Wilders perplexing punching power. Knocking the 6ft 9inch Gypsy King to the floor was no mean feat in their first bout.
However after Fury’s astonishing resurrection from the canvas in December of 2018 in their previous fight many will believe Fury could rise again.
Wilder’s monstrous punching power means that if he is to win the bout then a knockout is to be expected. Currently priced at best odds of 6/4, 56% of bettors have taken the opportunity to back ‘The Bronze Bomber’ to win by KO, TKO or Disqualification at a price which may present some value.
Also at 6/4 in the same market, 26% of punters are backing a decision victory by The Gypsy King. However, Fury will most likely want to put the fight to bed early.
