Roy Keane and Micah Richards have given their predictions for this Saturday’s blockbuster rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
The loveable Sky Sports duo were asked who they thought would come out on top by host Kelly Cates after last weekend’s Manchester derby.
Keane and Richards both gave incorrect predictions for Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat by rivals Manchester United, with the Irishman going for a 2-2 draw while Richards went with a 3-1 City win.
And ahead of the boxing fight in Saudi Arabia, the pair were asked for a prediction outside of their expertise this time round.
Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Roy Keane And Micah Richards Disagree On The Outcome
Micah Richards believes Tyson Fury will have enough this time round to beat Uysk, avenging his defeat back in May.
Richards said: “I think it’ll be an excellent fight again. I’m going to go Tyson Fury, just this time. I mean, I know Usyk was fantastic in that first fight but I think Fury has got something to prove. I’m just going to say Fury.”
Keane, on the other hand, joked he’d rather predict the outcome of a fight between him and Richards before giving his prediction.
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“I’ll go the other way,” Keane responded.
The Manchester United legend prompted a laugh from Cates, who asked if his prediction was ‘just because’ Richards went with Fury.
But Keane short and sweetly said: “No, no. I think he’ll [Fury] will be beaten again.”
Fury And Usyk Meet Again With Three Heavyweight Titles On The Line
Oleksandr Usyk beat Fury back in May in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia following a split decision. It was a landmark victory, with the Ukrainian becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
It was a fight for the ages as both men slogged it out in a thrilling affair. Usyk’s hand was raised after the final bell and a rematch was instantly called for.
Usyk is putting his WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight titles on the line against Fury. However, Usyk had to relinquished his IBF title in June, with Daniel Dubois becoming the belt’s new holder when he beat Anthony Joshua in September.
Oleksandr Usyk goes into the rematch with Tyson Fury as the favourite with the best boxing betting sites in the UK. This comes as no surprise given the Ukrainian won the first fight.
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Fury vs Usyk 2 – Fight Info
- 🥊 Boxing Fight: Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk 2
- 📊 Records: Fury (34-1-1, 24 KO’s) | Usyk (22-0, 14 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st December 2024
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 10pm GMT
- 🏆 Titles: WBA, WBO & WBC World Heavyweight Titles
- 📺 TV Channel: Sky Sports PPV, TNT Sports, DAZN (UK)
- 🏟 Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Fury 11/8 | Usyk 9/10
