Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard prediction: Kabayel can boss heavyweight showdown

Paddy Power are offering new customers odds of 50-1 on either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk to win Saturday's blockbuster heavyweight contest.

Simply head pick your fighter and follow our guide below for more information.

When and where is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?

Fury vs Usyk takes place on Saturday, May 18 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Where to watch the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard?

The fight will be available for purchase as a pay-per-view event on Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office.

The first two hours of the undercard will also be shown on Sky Sports Action.

What time is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Uysk undercard?

The Fury vs Usyk undercard begins at 4pm UK and Ireland time. The main-event ring-walk is expected to be at 11pm.

Who is on the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard?

Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title
Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – for the IBF super featherweight title
Frank Sanchez vs Agit Kabayel
Moses Itauma vs Ilija Mezencev
Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Wahab
Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirawn Safar
Daniel Lapin vs Octavio Pudivtr
David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi

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Agit Kabayel to beat Frank Sanchez
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard predictions 

On the undercard of Saturday’s Ring of Fire showdown Joe Cordina defends his IBF super-featherweight title when he faces Anthony Cacace, while Jai Opetaia and Mairis Briedis clash for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title. 

There are short-priced favourites in both contests and the best bet can instead be found in the heavyweight clash between Agit Kabayel and Frank Sanchez.

Kabayel looked to be heading for the top when dominating Derek Chisora to win the European heavyweight title in 2017, but various management issues and cancellations slowed the German-born fighter’s career to walking pace. 

However, that all changed when the 31-year-old burst back into the limelight with a stunning career-best performance to stop the previously undefeated and highly-rated Arslanbek Makhmudov in December. 

That Saudi victory proved Kabayel’s well-being and there is far more substance to the Bochum boxer’s card than that offered by Sanchez. 

The Cuban Flash is unbeaten in 24 career bouts but Efe Ajagba, Christian Hammer and Junior Fa are the standout names on his record and that modest standard of opposition leaves offers of 1-2 looking pretty short.

It’s a clash between two unexposed, unbeaten and promising performers and, at 15-8, Kabayel looks a good bet to move into world title contention.

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How to redeem your Fury vs Usyk Paddy Power betting offer

This guide will walk you through the process of joining Paddy Power and securing your 50-1 odds about either Fury or Usyk to win on Saturday. It's a quick, secure and easy sign-up process. Unlocking your 50-1 offer from Paddy Power after registration is both simple and secure. Just follow these steps:

1. Register for a new account with Paddy Power by clicking here for Fury or here for Usyk
2. Place a max £1 bet on Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk at the normal odds
3. Get winnings paid in cash at normal odds, topped up to enhanced price in free bets, valid for seven days

50-1 Fury vs Usyk enhanced odds offer terms and conditions

Bagging the 50-1 offer for EITHER Tyson Fury OR Oleksandr Usyk to WIN through Paddy Power is a straightforward process. Follow these steps outlined below to claim your free bets:

• 18+, new customers only
• Available to residents of the UK & Republic of Ireland
• Open a new account using promo code YSACIR
• Deposit a minimum of £5 by cards and Apple Pay
• Place a max £1 bet on the match odds market on Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday, May 18
• Cashed out, partially cashed out and Power Price bets will not count towards the promotion. If you place a qualifying bet and subsequently use cash-out on the bet, you will no longer be eligible for the promotion
• You will receive your free bet after your qualifying bet settles
• Free bets are valid for seven days
• Tyson Fury T&Cs apply
• Oleksandr Usyk T&Cs apply
• Please gamble responsibly

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