Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: A rundown of the undercard
Tonight, a historic event is set to take place in the Kingdom Arena located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will finally face off to compete for the undisputed heavyweight world title.
Lennox Lewis, a former British boxer, was the most recent fighter to have all the belts in this particular division 25 years ago. He believes that in Tyson Fury's 22nd professional fight, he will be the first opponent to defeat the Ukrainian fighter.
The scheduled match was supposed to happen in February but Fury got hurt while sparring so the entire fight series got postponed. Many renowned boxers are participating and striving to establish their dominance.
Nyika V Seitz Faceoff
Nyika, who hails from New Zealand, has made impressive strides in his professional career, claiming victory in eight fights with seven by knockout. His performance during his amateur days indicates that he possesses a strong set of skills and he is anticipated to secure another dominant win this upcoming weekend, utilizing his six-inch height advantage to his benefit.
Kovalev Vs Safar: Cruiserweight Clash
Kovalev, who is 41 years old, is nearing the end of his career. However, he may still have a chance for one big performance, even after being away from boxing for two years. His opponent, Safar, has won all 16 of his matches but has never experienced the caliber of fighting that Kovalev has. Although Kovalev hasn't had a knockout win in recent times, it is without a doubt that he has immense power.
Chamberlain Vs Wahab: Lightweight Battle
Chamberlain, a fighter from the UK, emerged triumphant in Riyadh during March and is expected to repeat that feat with ease. He possesses remarkable strength, which may prove too much for Wahab to handle. This opinion is shared by bookmakers who have set Chamberlain as the heavy favorite to win at 1/14 odds, while his opponent is a distant 8/1 underdog.
Moses Itauma Battles Ilja Mezencev
Itauma is believed to be the upcoming star in the heavyweight category and has remained unbeaten in his 22 fights so far. Being just 19-years-old, he is expected to dominate Mezencev with his strength and unusual style of boxing. With a remarkable winning rate, Itauma is highly favored with 1/100 odds of winning, whereas Mezencev has less chances with 25/1 odds.
Kabayel Vs Sanchez: Heavyweight Showdown
Neither of the two boxers have ever faced a defeat and whoever wins this match will get a chance to compete for the WBC title, which means both of them have a reason to perform well. Kabayel could be the better option at odds of 7/4 as he can give the Cuban fighter a tough challenge, and he has more fighting experience. It could also be the biggest victory of his fighting career as compared to the 4/9 favored fighter.
Cordina Vs Cacace For IBF Super-featherweight Title
Joe Cordina, who hails from Wales, is all set to defend his title and it seems highly likely that he will clinch yet another win for himself. In fact, bookies are offering odds of 1/6 in his favor, with most of them predicting a victory for him by way of points.
Cordina has more knowledge and abilities than Cacace, and he will strive to impress the audience before a crucial period in his career. The odds are against Irishman Cacace, as he stands at 4/1 to win.
Opetaia Vs Briedis: IBF Cruiserweight Showdown
The last battle before the Fury vs Usyk match showcases the rematch of Jai Opetaia from Australia and Mairis Briedis for the IBF title that is up for grabs. The previous encounter was a tough one, and Opetaia emerged as the winner through a unanimous decision back in July 2022. The bookmakers are predicting that Opetaia will take the lead and win again as he currently has odds of 1/6.
The person mentioned in the article has managed to win all 24 of their fights and has remained involved in the sport. However, Briedis hasn't competed since. Despite this, Briedis has never been defeated by a knockout, so they may be able to withstand the match, but still lose by points, which is currently priced at 15/8.
All probabilities accurate when this blog was written.
