Eddie Hearn named his "big favorite" in Usyk - Fury rematch

Renowned promoter Eddie Hearn has named his favorite in the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

"I consider Oleksandr Usyk to be the big favorite in the rematch, but you never know what these fights take out of the fighters. After the fight with Fury, Usyk was exhausted. He had to be literally carried back to the dressing room. And certainly, Tyson took damage, especially in the ninth round.

We really don't know what will happen. Usyk seems like the favorite to me, but I think Fury can win," Hearn said in an interview with the YouTube channel Pro Boxing Fans.

Let us remind you that the Ukrainian won against Fury by a split decision, and in the ninth round, the Ukrainian knocked down the "Gypsy King."

The rematch between Usyk and Fury is scheduled for December 21. The fight will again take place in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.

Earlier, manager Spencer Brown spoke about Fury's reaction to Usyk relinquishing the IBF belt.