Former heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (34-2, 24 KOs) is forty already, and he returns to the ring after a TKO defeat in the home country of his opponent. His opponent will be a very awkward Hughie Fury (23-2, 13 KOs), and although the Englishman will be supported by the audience, the Russian is considered as a favorite by bookies in this intriguing contest.
Bets on Povetkin's victory are accepted at the rate of -160, while for Fury +160. Bookmakers also believe that in this fight fans will see all 12 rounds -200. The chances for KO/TKO victory of one of the boxers +160.
Bookmakers think that in this fight Povetkin will win on points (+120), slightly less than the Russian has chances to finish the fight by stoppage (+200). If the Fury will be the winner of this bout, it is likely due to the judges' decision (+250), and it is unlikely that the Russian goes down in this fight before the final bell (+700).
