Usyk vs Fury 2 is just over a week away and punters are already making their predictions - what are the most popular bets so far?
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will renew their rivalry on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, just seven months after their first clash.
In May, Usyk handed Fury his first professional loss, claiming a split decision victory to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years.
While the IBF belt is no longer at stake, this rematch will determine who holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles.
With unfinished business between the pair of heavyweights, fans and punters alike are expecting an exciting fight.
Let's take a look at what the most popular bets through oddschecker are so far.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 Prediction
Usyk vs Fury 2 Winner Prediction
The most popular bet made through oddschecker in the past 30 days is on the winner market with a massive 66% of bets being on Tyson Fury to win the fight and get his revenge.
There appears to be a confidence that Tyson Fury will bounce back with a renewed focus after suffering his first professional defeat in the first fight.
Cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and former world champions Joe Cordina and Carl Frampton are among those predicting a Fury win, highlighting his size, power, and determination will get him over the line with many commenting on the impressive preparation the Brit has gone through.
Fury is a best price of 7/5 with Paddy Power to win the fight.
Usyk vs Fury 2 Method of Victory Prediction
The second most popular market is method of victory market in which Tyson Fury is being backed to win by KO TKO or Disqualification with 64% of bets being on that selection.
It was a surprise for many to see Fury receive a count in the ninth round of the last fight after taking a thudding left from Usyk with most of the pre fight bets backing Fury to be the one to knock out Usyk having won 66.7 percent of his previous fights via knockout.
Bettors haven't lost confidence in the heavy hitter and are convinved the Brit's renewed focus will help him to land the telling blow in this fight.
He is a best price of 7/2 with bet365 to win by KO TKO or Disqualification.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 Round Prediction
The next most popular bet is on the round betting market with most bettors predicting a repeat of the last fight with the fight going the distance, however, the majority think there will be a different winner.
28% of bets are backing Tyson Fury to win in the distance.
We saw the resiliance of Tyson Fury last fight when making it the distance against the odds and though he was on the back foot in the second half of the fight, his dominance in the early rounds made it a close call for the judges who scored it a 114-113 verdict with one judge, while the other two gave it 115-112 and 114-113 to Usyk.
Fury is a best price of 7/2 with VBet to win by decision.
