The boxer has been well backed for the award, but choosing the wrong bookie could be costly for punters.
Boxer Tyson Fury is fancied by many to take home the Sports Personality of the Year award this evening, but there are some big differences between the odds on offer from bookmakers.
The Gypsy King is currently available at a best price of 16/1, with 12/1 also a common price across our grids. Meanwhile, he’s as short as 5/1 to win with another bookie. With 22% of bets in the last 24 hours, he's the most backed by punters.
That’s a difference of £220 off a £20 stake!
Embroiled in controversy over offensive comments made prior to the ceremony, Fury still managed to finish fourth in the public vote back in 2015.
After his bout with American Deontay Wilder controversially ended in a draw, there have been calls for the boxer to now be recognised for his immense effort to return to the sport after battling with depression.
Picking himself up off the canvas after being knocked down in the twelfth round by a hammer blow from Wilder was the perfect example of the 30-year-old’s determination and strong will, that which also saw him shed 130 pounds in 12 months and overcome his mental health problems. His willingness to speak openly about those struggles and his desire to help others in the same position has seen his public profile rise considerably from the bad boy persona he once evoked.
Harry Kane is the current favourite to scoop the award, priced at 7/4. Cyclist Geraint Thomas (5/2) and F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton (9/2) are the other two market leaders ahead of Fury.
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