The biggest fight of 2024 will be staged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, December 21, as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk collide in their much-anticipated rematch.
Usyk made history in the first fight between the stars, scoring a split decision win to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.
A massive rematch this weekend is set, and there could be value when assessing the best Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury prop bets.
Best Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Prop Bets
Fury to Score Knockout Win to Secure Legacy
Usyk dictated the first fight between the stars, outlanding the Gypsy King 170-157. Meanwhile, it was striking how sloppy Fury was with his punches, landing just 41.8% of his shots.
However, a meaner and hungrier Fury is likely this weekend. We like the chances of the knockout win, especially in between rounds 4-6. An early knockout win is most likely, considering that Fury will need to strike early to avoid getting dragged into a tactical scrap, in which Usyk would probably come out on top.
Fury has so often come back after questions surrounding his future. Most notably with staggering knockout wins over Deontay Wilder in the second and third fights between the heavyweights.
Fight May Not Go the Distance
Usyk’s performances in the heavyweight division have been spectacular to this point. But, his only win inside the allotted time was scored in a contentious fashion against Daniel Dubois.
Questions surrounding his power in the heavyweight division were answered for the most part in the first fight, as he came within a whisker of stopping Fury. However, he couldn’t land the final shot to finish the Gypsy King.
Fury looks bigger than he did in the previous fight, and his height and reach advantage could be more telling in the second fight this weekend. Therefore, as we like the chances of a TKO/KO finish for the Brit, we also like the chances of the fight not going the distance.
Usyk to be Warned During Fight
The size difference between the two fighters means that there could be value in the selection of Usyk being warned during the fight when assessing the best Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury prop bets.
As was the case in the first bout, Usyk will target body shots to make his openings in the sequel. That has proven to be a prolific tactic thus far in his heavyweight career. However, the size difference between the stars this weekend could mean he may shoot too low on at least one occasion.
Therefore, at -120, he is good value to be warned or deducted a point to receive a warning for a low blow first.
Read more about the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury showdown on Dec 21, here.
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