Usyk vs Dubois 2: Bookmakers pick winner of heavyweight showdown

Usyk emerges as the frontrunner

With the July 19 bout in London fast approaching, sportsbooks are heavily favoring Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk over Britain’s Daniel Dubois.

Odds for a Usyk win range between 1.3 and 1.4, translating to a 75–85% probability. In contrast, bets on Dubois winning come with much longer odds—between 3.4 and 4.3—indicating only a 15–25% chance of victory.

A draw is considered the least likely outcome, with odds ranging from 17 to 20.

How the fight might end

Most predictions suggest Usyk will win—either by decision or via technical knockout.

Here's a breakdown of betting odds (lower odds = higher likelihood):

• Usyk to win by decision: 2.1–2.85

• Usyk by technical/early knockout: 2.5–3

• Fight to go over 9 rounds: 1.8–2 (indicating a long bout is expected)

• Dubois by knockout: 5.5–7

• Dubois by decision: ~12

Photo: Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois ahead of their rematch (Getty Images)

What experts are saying

Boxing analysts also overwhelmingly back Usyk, citing his psychological advantage following wins over Tyson Fury and Dubois in their first meeting. However, they caution against underestimating Dubois, who they believe is highly motivated for the rematch.

Tyson Fury himself has hinted several times that Usyk is an extremely tough opponent.

Veteran trainer Teddy Atlas praised Usyk's superior technique and experience, saying Dubois would need a dramatically different approach to change the outcome.
Atlas notes that Dubois's real shot is landing a single massive punch; however, Usyk is too smart to let that happen.

Meanwhile, boxing legend Lennox Lewis believes Dubois has physically matured and gained experience since their last bout. In his view, Dubois has a real shot at becoming the undisputed champion.

What to know about Usyk–Dubois 2

The blockbuster rematch will take place on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in London. The undercard begins at 7:00 p.m. Kyiv time, with the main event scheduled for around 11:30 p.m.

Over 90,000 fans are expected to attend as the two fighters battle for all four major heavyweight belts.

Usyk currently holds the WBA, WBO, and WBC titles, while Dubois carries the IBF belt. The winner will unify the division.

Usyk has a shot at making history by becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time. For Dubois, this is a chance to avenge his 2023 loss, which was surrounded by controversy.

Earlier, we wrote that if Dubois wins, Usyk will lose all of his titles.

Sources: Pro Boxing Odds, Box.Live, BetKing, DAZN, BBC News.