With the undisputed heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk now just three days away, those out there who like a flutter have probably begun studying the form in the hope of earning a few shilling.
As well as the historic main event between Fury and Usyk, there are a host of other enticing match ups on the card, including a rematch between Jai Opetaia and Maris Brieidis for world honours at cruiserweight and a potential banana skin defence for super featherweight champion Joe Cordina.
And with no budding tipsters at Pro Boxing Fans, we decided there was no one better to try and find our readers some winners than former WBO cruiserweight champion and current Sky Sports pundit, Johnny Nelson.
We spoke to Johnny in association with BetVictor – and here’s what he had to say:
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk:
“I think Tyson Fury wins on a close, potentially controversial, points win.”
You can back Tyson Fury to win via decision or technical decision at 15/8 here.
Jai Opetaia vs Maris Briedis:
“I actually think Opetaia stops Briedis this time around.”
You can back Jai Opetaia to win via KO, TKO or disqualification at 8/11 here.
Joe Cordina vs Anto Cacace:
“Cordina is the top dog, he’s top drawer, and he’s got the chance to show the world what he’s about. I think he wins this fight via late stoppage.”
You can back Joe Cordina to win via KO, TKO or disqualification at 2/1 here.
𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑴 💥
Joe Cordina ready to do the business again on Saturday ⏰#CordinaCacace #RiyadhSeason #FuryUsyk #RingOfFire pic.twitter.com/txuUiXOYDY
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) May 15, 2024
Frank Sanchez vs Agit Kabayel:
“That I think can go either way, but I’ll go with Kabayel via a tight decision.”
You can back Agit Kabayel to win via decision or technical decision at 7/2 here.
You can back an accumulator of all Johnny’s picks at a whopping price of 66/1 with BetVictor.
Tyson’s father John’s antics this week momentarily stole the attention away from the two men who will be stepping into the ring, after the big man decided to head butt a member of Usyk’s entourage.
However, in just over 72 hours’ time the eyes of the world will be on both reigning heavyweight champions as they look to secure legacy in Riyadh.
