When is the Usyk vs Fury rematch, which fighter is the favourite to win and who else is on the card?
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to clash once again in one of the sport's biggest rematches with three of the four world heavyweight titles on the line.
After Usyk's dramatic victory in May, which crowned him the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years, Fury is determined to avenge his first professional defeat.
This rematch could pave the way for a future unification showdown, with the winner potentially targeting the IBF champion to reclaim undisputed status in the heavyweight division.
The showdown, set to take place in Riyadh, promises to deliver another intense contest as two of boxing’s greatest heavyweights of all time go head-to-head.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about this heavyweight showdown.
The odds suggest the scales are tipping in Usyk's favour before the rematch. Howver, whichever side you are on, you can get £50 in free bets for either fighter to win as a new customer of Parimatch.
Usyk vs Fury 2 Date & UK Time
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 is set to take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fans in the UK can catch the action live, with the main card scheduled to start at 7:00 PM GMT.
The main card which is the fight between Usyk and Fury is expected to begin around 11:00 PM GMT.
Usyk vs Fury 2 Odds
| Result | Odds | Implied probability |
|---|---|---|
| Usyk | 5/6 | 55% |
| Draw | 18/1 | 5.2% |
| Fury | 7/5 | 42% |
The odds for Usyk vs Fury 2 reflect the narrow margins seen in their first encounter, where Usyk edged a split-decision victory to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Judges scored the bout 115-112 and 114-113 in favour of Usyk, while one judge gave it 114-113 to Fury.
Usyk is the slight favourite at 5/6 (55% chance) with AKBets, with Fury priced at 7/5 (42% chance) with the same bookmaker as he looks to avenge his first professional defeat.
A draw, always an outside possibility in closely matched bouts, is at 18/1 (5.2%).
Meanwhile, keep an eye out for knockdown promotions. Fury's knockdown in the 9th round of the first fight was only the eighth time he has hit the canvas in his career. You can get 60/1 for either fighter to be knocked down in Usyk vs Fury 2.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 Undercard
- Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis - super-welterweight
- Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean - heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs David Allen - heavyweight
- Peter McGrail vs Rhys Edwards - super-bantamweight
- Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor - featherweight
- Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin - light-heavyweight
- Andrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez - heavyweight
- Mohammed Alakel vs Joshua Ocampo - super-featherweight
