85% of punters backing Tony Bellew for glory against Usyk

The verdict is in from boxing fans, and our punters are backing Tony Bellew in their droves ahead of his bout with Oleksandr Usyk.

The Liverpudlian is the 4/1 outsider for victory on Saturday night, but has been the subject of 85% of all bets placed on the winner.

Meanwhile, just 6% of punters fancy the odds-on favourite Usyk (1/6) for glory. And there’s 9% of you going for an ambitious Draw at odds of 28/1.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “People wrote Bellew off – twice – against David Haye, but the latest figures suggest punters are finally giving Bomber the respect he deserves – even if our traders think he’ll struggle.”

If Bellew is to win, the most likely method is by KO, TKO or Disqualification at 6/1.

Ladbrokes Latest Betting:

% of bets placed on winner of Bellew v Usyk (odds)

Tony Bellew – 85% (4/1)

Oleksandr Usyk – 6% (1/6)

Draw – 9% (28/1)

All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing