Fury vs. Whyte Boxing Odds and Picks

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury of Great Britain celebrates after he knocks out US challenger Deontay Wilder (off frame) in the 11th round of the fight for the WBC/Lineal Heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 9, 2021. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)

Two massive British fighters will face off at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, with Tyson Fury defending his WBC title against interim champion Dillian Whyte. Take a look at our predictions for the Fury-Whyte showdown.

After nearly four years away from fighting in England, Tyson Fury is set to unify his WBC heavyweight title with Dillian Whyte’s interim belt at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Fury won his title in a thrilling rematch with Deontay Wilder in February 2020, and successfully defended it with a late knockout in their trilogy fight almost 20 months later.

During Fury’s focus on his domestic feud with Wilder, Whyte took care of unfinished business in 2021 by avenging his previous defeat against Alexander Povetkin and securing an interim WBC title with a knockout victory.

Even though Whyte’s position as the interim champion should have secured him a fight with Fury, both British heavyweights were focused on other opponents before Saturday’s event. However, Whyte’s shoulder injury forced him out of a match with Otto Wallin, and Joshua declined a fight between Fury and Usyk. As a result, the WBC will witness a thrilling showdown between the two top heavyweights to unify the titles.

Will Fury use his footwork and stick-and-move strategy to secure a win, or will Whyte land a big punch and cause a major upset?

Below are my predictions and picks for the Fury-Whyte fight happening this Saturday. I have based my confidence level on a 1 to 5 star scale and used odds from DraftKings and FanDuel.

Fury vs. Whyte Fight Info

The main card event will take place on Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN PPV from Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Fury vs. Whyte Odds Analysis

It comes as no surprise that “The Gypsy King” is a strong favorite, with Caesars Underscoreg giving him odds of -625. DraftKings has Fury winning at -550, but the prop bets offer more intriguing options.

If you believe Fury will win a decision against Whyte in a 12-round fight, you can get odds of +240 at FanDuel. If you think Fury will win by knockout or technical knockout, the odds are -135 at the same sportsbook.

If you’re hoping for an underdog victory, a Whyte upset is currently listed at +450 with Caesars. For those interested in betting on the total number of rounds, Caesars is offering +135 for the fight to go over 10.5 rounds, while DraftKings has over 9.5 rounds at +105.

Tyson Fury Betting Profile

Despite standing at 6-foot-9 and weighing nearly 300 pounds, Fury doesn’t always fight like a typical heavyweight. Instead of relying on his size and power, he often surprises his opponents with his finesse, using exceptional footwork and technique rather than engaging in a brawl.

His cautious approach almost cost him in his initial bout with Wilder, as he came close to entering the realm of defeat. However, the undefeated Fury learned from that contentious draw and adopted a more aggressive strategy in their rematch. He dominated Wilder before ultimately ending the fight in the seventh round. Their trilogy saw Fury take a few more rounds to decisively defeat Wilder. With a near-perfect professional record of 31-0-1, Fury now faces Whyte in his next challenge.

Dillian Whyte Betting Profile

While mandatory challengers are not always the toughest competition for current champions, Whyte’s impressive record of 30 fights should not be underestimated. The Jamaican-born fighter, based in London, has defeated all but two of his opponents, with 19 wins by knockout. His only losses have come against strong opponents like Joshua and Povetkin.

In his most recent fight, the 34-year-old managed to tie the score against Povetkin. With his often overlooked jab and powerful punches, Whyte continues to be a challenging opponent for many heavyweight fighters.

Fury vs. Whyte Picks

Fury is the favorite to win at -550 odds on DraftKings, with Fury by KO/TKO at -135 odds on FanDuel.

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Fury vs. Whyte Predictions

Fury (-550)

There are two possible outcomes for Saturday’s matchup: Fury could choose to stay on the outside and pick apart Whyte for a clear points victory, or he could follow the strategy he used in his rematch with Wilder.

Put simply, Fury will undoubtedly leave Wembley as the undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, the only question is how he will do it.

Fury by KO/TKO (-135)

Whyte’s jab is surprisingly fast, but he underutilizes it and often resorts to throwing wild haymakers to finish the fight. Standing at 6-foot-4, Whyte is significantly shorter than Fury. After Fury spends the early rounds dodging Whyte’s punches and landing his own, he is likely to overwhelm Whyte with a relentless attack similar to his fights against Wilder and Steve Cunningham. This could lead to a stoppage victory for Fury in the middle rounds.

Where to Bet on Boxing

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The Fury-Whyte selections were finalized on April 20, 2022 at 10:25 p.m. Eastern Time.

Written By:
Themi Alexis

Watson Zakary has specialized in MMA- and boxing-specific sports betting for the past several years, having joined Underscoreg Review in early 2022. An avid bettor himself, he routinely places his bets with the especially user-friendly bet365, DraftKings for its array of prop lines, and/or FanDuel for its ever-compelling odds. Before coming to SBR, Themistoklis spent another few years covering the MMA beat at theScore, contributing everything from news stories to features to comprehensive fight week coverage, and was a diehard follower of the sport long before he ever covered it professionally. His introduction to MMA came in 2007 with UFC 74, where Randy Couture defended his heavyweight crown with a thrashing of Gabriel Gonzaga. Themistoklis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Toronto’s Centennial College. In addition to all things MMA, he is equally interested in both boxing and cinematic lore. If there’s any advice he can impart to new and experienced sports bettors, it’s to avoid betting against the greats and keep their options open, as committing to a single sportsbook can prove shortsighted and deprive them of access to the best available odds.