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Two of the greatest boxers in the world collide in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18, as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fight to be named the undisputed heavyweight champion. Neither fighter has ever been defeated, but something has to give. We have our Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk predictions, as well as our boxing picks and Fury vs Usyk best bets.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk odds
In addition to our Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk predictions, here are the latest odds ahead of the big fight, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk winner odds
- Tyson Fury -120
- Oleksandr Usyk +100
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk total rounds odds
- Over 10.5 rounds -290
- Under 10.5 rounds +200
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight predictions
Our Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk prediction will see the pair clash for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing boxing bouts in years. The betting odds have certainly moved in support of Usyk. The Ukrainian was as big as +225 when the market first opened and the 37-year-old is now just +100 to walk away with the 4 heavyweight belts.
It’s no surprise that the former undisputed cruiserweight king has shortened in the betting, given the market was up before Fury’s awful performance against Francis Ngannou last time out. That lackluster display has to be a major concern, and while it can be argued that Fury may have taken the boxing debutant too lightly, that excuse doesn’t wash.
The Gypsy King’s 2 victories over Deontay Wilder are held up as the strongest form in the heavyweight division, but Wilder’s subsequent pummelling by Joseph Parker in December didn’t do much for that theory. It’s also worth remembering that Wilder had Fury on the canvas 4 times in their grueling trilogy of bouts and those punishing fights could well have left their mark on the 35-year-old.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk best bet: Oleksandr Usyk to win (+100)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
All things considered, Usyk looks the best bet to win the fight and defeat Fury. The Brit isn’t an old fighter in terms of age but Fury hasn’t led a dedicated and disciplined life outside the ring and ballooning in weight, along with spells of inactivity, have been a feature of the Gypsy King’s career. Of course, Usyk has to give up size and weight to Fury, and it’s unfair to simply dismiss him as a big heavyweight, but punch power and physique proved no barrier to the Simferopol fighter when he twice dominated Anthony Joshua.
Usyk’s experience in the heavyweight division is limited to only 5 fights, but the 37-year-old has twice beaten Joshua, who has to be rated as one of the top 3 fighters in the division, and the Ukrainian’s movement, intelligence and skill are unmatched in the big-hitting ranks. At +100 odds, Usyk looks a good bet to become a 2-weight undisputed champion by dethroning the Gypsy King in the Kingdom Arena. Our Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk prediction is for Usyk to win.
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Where is the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight?
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk ring-walk time
The ring walk for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is expected to start at 6:05 pm ET, with the fight scheduled to begin shortly after.
