Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Odds & Updated Betting Lines: Usyk the Favorite

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury fight for the heavyweight championship on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and we break down the best boxing odds.
Oleksandr Usyk (white trunks) during a match as we look at the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury odds.
Oleksandr Usyk (white trunks) during his match against Chazz Witherspoon. Photo by Jon Durr-Imagn Images.

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury square up on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the heavyweight champ is a -150 betting favorite.

Usyk is the early betting favorite across our best boxing betting sites with his -150 odds representing a 60% implied win probability. The Ukraine native claimed a hard-earned split decision over Fury in May. The verdict cemented him as boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champ - although he later vacated the IBF strap.

Usyk will now defend his remaining heavyweight crowns with a career record of 22-0 and 14 stoppages to his name, while Fury boasts a pro slate of 34-1-1, with 24 victories coming inside the distance.

Usyk vs. Fury 2 will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. ET with the full card, and undercard, available on DAZN pay-per-view in over 200 countries.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury odds

(Usyk vs. Fury odds from our best sports betting apps as of Dec. 16.

Usyk vs. Fury moneyline odds

Fighter DraftKings FanDuel BetMGM Caesars bet365
Usyk -150 -166 -160 -170 -138
Fury +120 +136 +125 +143 +110

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Given the outcome of their first dance, Usyk is the natural favorite in his second date with Fury, though the lines on another W for the Ukrainian have lengthened to -170 to -138. bet365 leads the pack at -138, which yields an implied probability of 57.98% and a payout of $7.25 on a winning $10 wager.

As for Fury, you’ll find respectable value on the challenger if you’re of the mind he’ll reclaim heavyweight supremacy. Caesars (+143) holds a slight lead over FanDuel (+136) on an upset for “The Gypsy King.” A $10 moneyline bet on Fury offers a $14.30 profit at an implied probability of 42.37%.

Usyk vs. Fury total rounds odds

Odds via DraftKings.

Over 10.5 rounds Under 10.5 rounds
-200 +145

Usyk vs. Fury method of victory odds

Odds via DraftKings.

Usyk Method of victory Fury
+300 KO/TKO/DQ +300
+170 Decision or technical decision +350
+1400 Draw +1400

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury tale of the tape

Usyk Fury
Ukrainian Nationality English
The Cat Nickname The Gypsy King
37 Age 36
6’3” Height 6’9”
222 lbs. Weight 262 lbs.
22-0 Record 34-1-1
14 Knockouts 24

Usyk vs. Fury fight card

Fighter A Fighter B Weight class
Olseksandr Usyk Tyson Fury Heavyweight (WBA, WBC, WBO titles)
Serhii Bohachuk Ishmael Davis Light middleweight
Moses Itauma Demsey McKean Heavyweight
Johnny Figher Dave Allen Heavyweight
Isaac Lowe Lee McGregor Featherweight
Daniel Lapin Dylan Colin Light-heavyweight
Andrii Novytskyi Edgar Ramirez Heavyweight

Usyk vs. Fury fight info

  • When: Saturday, Dec. 21 (main event approx. 6 pm ET)
  • Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
  • How to watch: DAZN, PPV
  • Favorite: Oleksandr Usyk (-138 via bet365)

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Usyk vs. Fury FAQs

Who is the favorite for Usyk vs. Fury?

Oleksandr Usyk opened as the favorite against Tyson Fury, with bet365 listing him at -138 for a 57.98% implied win probability.

How many rounds will Usyk vs. Fury be?

Being a championship bout, Usyk vs. Fury is scheduled for 12 rounds.

What's the weight class for Usyk vs. Fury?

As in their first matchup, Usyk and Fury will meet at heavyweight.

When is Usyk vs. Fury?

Saturday, Dec. 21, with main-event walkouts expected at around 6 pm ET.

Where is Usyk vs. Fury?

Usyk and Fury will fight at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

How to watch Usyk vs. Fury

Usyk vs. Fury is available via pay-per-view on DAZN.

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