Usyk vs. Fury 2: Betting Odds, Predictions, Prize Pool

^{Pictured: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury}

The long-awaited rematch between Tyson Fury (aka The Gypsy King) and Oleksandr Usyk (The Cat) is happening tomorrow night — from Saturday, December 21, into the early hours of Sunday, December 22, 2024 —  at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bookmaker that always accepts bets on boxing with good odds — 1xBet.

• The fight will kick off at 11:30 PM (GMT+1).

This 12-round clash will see Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) defend his WBA, WBO, and WBC heavyweight titles, having relinquished the IBF belt (now held by Daniel Dubois) after being unable to make a mandatory defense earlier this year.

Usyk, the first heavyweight to unify all 4 major belts in the “4-belt era”, won their initial encounter in May 2024 via a split decision, ending Fury’s undefeated reign (34-1-1, 24 KOs) and making history as the 1st unified heavyweight champion in 24 years.

How to Watch the Fight?

Fans in the UK can tune in on Sky Sports, while international viewers can catch the action via PPV platforms (pay-per-view) like DAZN, TNT Sports, or region-specific broadcasters.

How Can You Bet on Usyk vs. Fury 2 Fight?

All major bookies are fully covering this fight, so you won’t struggle to find options. Right now, 1xBet lists Usyk as the slight favorite (54.6% probability), which is a big deal since Fury’s never been the underdog as a heavyweight champ. Here’s how the numbers break down on their 1X2 market:

The most straightforward option is the “To Win Fight” or “Win (2Way)” market, where you can simply pick a winner. Other popular markets at various bookies include “Fight Outcome (5 Way)”, “Total Rounds”, and “Method of Victory”. 

For a simple bet, stick with the “To Win Fight” or “Win (2Way)” market — just pick the guy you think will win. But if you’re looking for something more specific, other popular markets like “Method of Victory”, “Fight Outcome (5 Way)”, or “Total Rounds” are up for grabs too. 

How Much Will They Earn This Time?

Well, the official numbers aren’t out yet, but The Sportster and other sources are throwing around some big figures — like a $190 million prize pool. If that’s the case, Usyk’s looking at 55% of the pie (about $104.5 million), while Fury gets the other 45% (around $85.5 million).

To put that into perspective, their first fight saw Fury taking roughly 70% of the $150 million prize pool. Most of that came from pay-per-view revenue, which was split in Fury’s favor.

AI Officiating in Boxing’s New Era

The rematch comes with an unprecedented twist for the first time in boxing history: the experimental use of artificial intelligence (AI) in officiating. AI will analyze fight metrics, though final decisions will remain with traditional judges.

According to a statement by Turki Al al-Sheikh, head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, cited by Forbes, the AI system will track metrics like:

• Strike accuracy
• Dodges and footwork
• Time spent clinching
• And, of course, any illegal strikes 

While AI will provide real-time analytics, the official outcome remains in the hands of human judges, including referee Roberto Ramirez Jr. and judges Gerardo Martinez (Puerto Rico), Pat Morley (USA), and Fernando Barbosa (USA).

The rematch will consist of 12 rounds, 3 minutes each, adhering to the standard heavyweight division rules with 3-min rounds with a possible ‘10-point must system’ in case of tied rounds.