Fury vs. Chisora 2 Odds: Updated Betting Lines Following Weigh-in Results
Two of the top names in heavyweight boxing can put the talk to rest, as Tyson Fury gears up for a rematch with Dereck Chisora sure to produce massive implications.
Those implications largely stem from a mandatory shot at world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko hanging in the balance, which would up the stakes for any fight. Along with that, Fury will be defending his European heavyweight title while also fighting for the vacant British heavyweight crown.
The favorite Fury took to Twitter after successfully weighing in:
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The 26-year-old is expected to win Saturday's fight, but not by very much. Take a look at the fight odds and a preview of the action below.
| Tyson Fury | -250 | 2-5 |
| Dereck Chisora | +187 | 187-100 |
Note: Odds courtesy of Odds Shark, last updated Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. ET
Weigh-in Results
| Tyson Fury | 264 pounds (clothed) |
| Dereck Chisora | 241 pounds |
It took more than three years, but the rematch is finally on.
Back in July 2011, Fury was pushed to his limits in a 12-round brawl but ended victorious in a unanimous decision.
The win pushed Fury to 15-0, and he's added seven more victories since while staking his claim as Britain's top heavyweight threat. At the same time, Chisora—perhaps his biggest threat to that title—rebounded to lose three of his next four bouts.
After a five-fight winning streak since the start of 2013, though, Chisora is ready for his shot at redemption. He made it clear by addressing the near eight-inch disparity between him and the 6'9" Fury, per Mirror's Tom Hopkinson.
"Let's be honest, by the time I'm finished with him, round five, he'll be the same size as me. The fight is not going to go the distance. He's going to try to drag it out long, he's talking about the seventh round, eighth round, but by the time he gets to the eighth round he's going to have nothing left.
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Extra points for creativity, but it's going to be awfully tough for Chisora to do anything about the massive size disadvantage. Not only is he almost eight inches shorter, but he trails by 11 inches in the reach department.
Chisora has done all he can to earn a shot at this title eliminator, but he faces an uphill task to thwart Britain's biggest hope of toppling Klitschko. Fury has outclassed everyone he has stepped into the ring with, including Chisora himself a few years back.
Despite all of the success, he's never been able to face the heavyweight world champion, something that will change with a victory Saturday. BoxNation captured his mindset:
While it's expected that Fury will rise to the occasion with the high stakes, don't discount a fight that goes both ways. Chisora gave Fury one of the toughest fights he's had in his career the first time around.
Of course, that close fight could end up meaning Fury makes the adjustments necessary to make sure this one isn't nearly as close. But both boxers look more skilled than they were when they first faced off, which should make for even bigger fireworks Saturday.
One thing is certain—Klitschko will be watching intently. No pressure.
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