AD FEATURE: Usyk vs Fury 2: Fight date, odds, undercard, betting offer and ring walks ahead of heavyweight championship​

Tyson Fury seeks revenge after his first professional defeat just seven months ago as he faces Oleksandr Usyk this weekend for the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight belts

​Tyson Fury seeks revenge after his first professional defeat just seven months ago as he faces Oleksandr Usyk this weekend for the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight belts Tyson Fury seeks revenge after his first professional defeat just seven months ago as he faces Oleksandr Usyk this weekend for the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight belts   

The boxing world is abuzz as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to face off once more on December 21, following their riveting encounter earlier in May. This highly anticipated rematch is set to take place in Saudi Arabia, promising another thrilling chapter in the saga of these heavyweight titans.

In their previous bout, Usyk defied expectations by securing a split decision victory over Fury, with scores of 115–112, 114–113, and 113–114, thus maintaining his unbeaten record. Now, Fury is determined to reclaim the titles he lost to the Ukrainian fighter known as ‘The Cat’.

As the countdown to this monumental clash begins, fans and punters alike are eager to engage with the betting opportunities available. Oddschecker provides a range of sign-up offers specifically for this event, allowing enthusiasts to get involved as the excitement builds towards fight night.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 is shaping up to be an unforgettable showdown between two of boxing‘s modern-day legends. With the stakes higher than ever, both fighters are poised to deliver a spectacle that will captivate audiences worldwide. As Saturday, December 21 approaches, the anticipation continues to grow for what promises to be a landmark event in the boxing calendar.

Usyk vs Fury II odds

Once again, the bookies have backed Oleksandr Usyk as the favourite in this bout to retain the WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight belts in Riyadh when he faces Tyson Fury in the rematch. Bookies CopyBet is pricing the Ukrainian to retain his titles at 13/20 while the Gypsy King, who is familiar with being cast as the underdog throughout his career, is priced at 13/10 to become a three-time heavyweight world champion.

Here are the latest odds ahead of the heavyweight bout:

• Oleksandr Usyk – 13/20
• Draw – 14/1
• Tyson Fury – 13/10

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Usy vs Fury II Undercard

We have already seen a setback in the undercards but that does not mean we can expect more top quality boxing on the night. Serhii Bohachuk was meant to face Israil Madrimov in a blockbuster co-main event showdown before the Uzbek fighter had to pull out on medical grounds. He has been replaced by Ishmael Davis

Here is the full undercard list

• Oleksandry Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 – WBC, WBO & WBA heavyweight championships

• Serhii Bohachuk v Ishmael Davis – light-middleweight

• Moses Itauma v Demsey McKean – heavyweight

• Johnny Fisher v Dave Allen – heavyweight

• Isaac Lowe v Lee McGregor – featherweight

When and where is Usyk vs Fury II happening?

Fury and Usyk go head-to-head in the ring once again on Saturday (December 21) in a 12-round heavyweight professional bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This will be the third time the Gypsy King will enter the ring in the Kingdom Arena having beaten Francis Ngannou in October 2023 before picking up his first professional defeat against Usyk just seven months ago.

What time are the ring walks?

While there is no official time announced, UK fighting fans can expect the ring walks to start from around 10pm with the fight starting shortly afterwards.

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