Oleksandr Usyk favoured to repeat history against Anthony Joshua in rematch
Unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is odds-on at 4/9 to beat the former champ Anthony Joshua in their highly-anticipated rematch on August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Briton Joshua, who was handed his second professional defeat by Ukrainian Usyk 11 months ago, is 7/4 to exact revenge on the titleholder, while a draw is 16/1.
Usyk is 17/10 to knock Joshua out and it is odds-on at 8/11 for the fight not to go the distance, according to Betfair.
Betfair: Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk match odds
Oleksandr Usyk: 4/9
Anthony Joshua: 7/4
Draw: 16/1
Betfair: Method of victory
Oleksandr Usyk Points or Decision: 9/5
Oleksandr Usyk KO/TKO: 17/10
Anthony Joshua Points or Decision: 4/1
Anthony Joshua KO/TKO: 4/1
Betfair: Will the fight go the distance?
Yes: Evens
No: 8/11
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Ahead of their highly-anticipated rematch in August, Oleksandr Usyk is odds-on at 4/9 to earn a second victory over Anthony Joshua in the space of 11 months. AJ is 7/4 to exact revenge on Usyk, who inflicted just a second career loss on the Brit in London last year, while a draw is 16/1. Usyk beat Joshua via a unanimous decision last time out, but it is now odds-on at 8/11 for the fight not to go the distance.”
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