Photo credit: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images. Pictured: Anthony Joshua
Boxing’s heavyweight division has been in gridlock all year since the two major belt holders, Anthony Joshua (WBA/WBO/IBF champion) and Tyson Fury (WBC champion), were unable to secure a unification fight over the summer.
Fury was ordered to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time while Joshua is set to face former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Usyk (18-0, 13 KO) will contend for the heavyweight title in just his third fight in the weight class — he moved up in late 2019 — while Joshua (24-1, 22 KO) seeks his third win in a row since being upset in 2019.
Here’s a look at the best odds available for each fighter across various sportsbooks:
Joshua vs. Ugas Odds
| Fighter | Best Odds | Sportsbook |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua | -250 | BetMGM |
| Oleksandr Usyk | +225 | FanDuel |
Joshua vs. Usyk Time, Stream
- Start time: Joshua and Usyk are set to fight around 5 p.m. ET. The main card begins at 1 p.m. ET.
- Stream: You can stream the fight exclusively on the DAZN app in the United States. The app is available on Roku, Apple TV and several other streaming devices.
Anthony Joshua Past Five Fights
Joshua’s moneyline is as high as -310 and as low as -250, which is where his line closed in the rematch with Andy Ruiz. In most of his other fights, the Brit’s odds have been almost untouchable.
| Year | Opponent – Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kubrat Pulev – Win | -900 |
| 2019 | Andy Ruiz – Win | -250 |
| 2019 | Andy Ruiz – Loss | -2500 |
| 2018 | Alexander Povetkin – Win | -1200 |
| 2018 | Joseph Parker – Win | -750 |
Oleksandr Usyk Past Five Fights
Usyk is in a rare spot as an underdog entering this match. Even in his short time as a heavyweight, Usyk was a massive favorite both times he stepped into the ring.
| Year | Opponent – Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dereck Chisora – Win | -720 |
| 2019 | Chazz Witherspoon – Win | -10000 |
| 2018 | Tony Bellew – Win | -625 |
| 2018 | Murat Gassiev – Win | -115 |
| 2018 | Mairis Briedis – Win | -450 |
Joshua vs. Usyk Card
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