Fury vs. Usyk Odds: An early look at the odds as the world awaits a heavyweight fight for the ages.

The dust has settled after the weekend, when Oleksandr Usyk produced yet another masterful display, beating Anthony Joshua for the second time in a row, this time by split decision.

The decision, although it should have been unanimous, proved Usyk’s status as one of, if not the pound for pound best, and immediately began rumours of a heavyweight mega-fight with the ‘retired’ Tyson Fury.

Ali vs Frazier. Ali vs Foreman. Tyson vs Lewis. Tyson vs Holyfield. An undisputed heavyweight clash between Usyk and Fury would rank among the biggest in the history of the sport.

What was said after the fight?

Both Usyk and Fury spoke in the moments following the decision, setting the world alight with their thoughts on a potential heavyweight showdown.

Usyk: "I'm sure that Tyson Fury is not retired. I'm convinced he wants to fight me, I wanna fight him."

He also reaffirmed that statement…

Fury: “I’ve just seen Joshua lose for the second time to Usyk, [he was] out of his depth. England has been relieved of its belts but there is a remedy and solution that I can suggest. 

“If you want those belts back then send in the Gyspy barbarian; send me in and I will relieve the Ukrainian dosser of his belts like I did the last Ukrainian dosser.”

Fury’s promoter Bob Arum: “Top Rank and our co-promoter, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, are hopeful we can make the biggest heavyweight championship fight since Ali fought Frazier…. Fury vs. Usyk.”

Where and when will the fight be held?

All the belts on the line. All the eyes in the world on the fight. A potential rumoured date of December 17th, the day before the World Cup Final, it could be the perfect storm. The early rumours suggest that unfortunately the money of Saudi Arabia may prevail again, and it could be held in Jeddah, as Usyk’s fight against AJ was.

For a fight of this magnitude, it could literally be held anywhere in the world and attract major interest, and as boxing fans, we can only hope that wherever it ends up will provide a suitable atmosphere.

In terms of being able to watch it, with Fury being tied to Frank Warren, expect it to feature on BT Sport Box Office, with a deal similar to last weekend’s fight potentially allowing Usyk to stream the fight back to Ukraine.

Well known boxing content page IFL TV has suggested that the announcement could be near…

What are the odds saying?

With the odds opening up, Tyson Fury is the early odds-on favourite to cement his legacy and win what could be his final career fight. At odds of 4/11, it’s clear the bookmakers believe the bigger man will come out on top. Fury has been the favourite for his last few fights, as he’s dispatched of Deontay Wilder in an iconic trilogy.

Oleksandr Usyk comes in with Paddy Power at 2/1, which could be the value play for this fight. There’s no doubting Usyk has cemented himself as one of the greatest of the modern era, having become Undisputed Cruiserweight champion, and now potentially on his way to becoming only the second ever to achieve both the cruiserweight and heavyweight undisputed heights.

The final odds that are currently open is for the fight to be a draw at 20/1. There aren’t too many draws in heavyweight boxing, with Lewis vs Holyfield springing to mind. It’s unlikely, given the odds, but the fighting styles and durability of both fighters could mean that this is a tempting option for some punters.

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