Bellew vs Usyk: Bookies reveal shock swing towards huge underdog ahead of bout
Bomber is a huge price to win ahead of his fight in Manchester against his Ukrainian opponent
PUNTERS are piling in on Tony Bellew causing a huge upset against Oleksander Usyk in Manchester.
The Bomber has been backed by 85 per cent of bettors despite being a huge underdog with Usyk odds on to win the bout at 1/6.
Ladbrokes have revealed only six per cent of bets have been placed on Usyk to maintain his undefeated record and win his 16th professional fight.
Meaning more punters have bet on a draw 28/1, with eight per cent of bets placed, than Usyk to win.
Some punters may be put off by the little value in Usyk winning but it's clear people are aware of Bellew's reputation of proving people wrong.
Alex Apati of said: "People wrote Bellew off - twice - against David Haye, but the latest figures suggest punters are finally giving Bomber the respect he deserves - even if our traders think he'll struggle."
Percentage of bets placed on winner
Tony Bellew - 85% (4/1)
Oleksandr Usyk - 6% (1/6)
Draw - 9% (28/1)
Bellew has been doubted throughout his career but no more so than in the build up to his two fights with Haye - which he went on to win.
Usyk already has one eye on a potential bout against Anthony Joshua and Bellew says he will regret looking beyond their fight on Saturday.
Bellew said: "He's another fighter who wants to get through me to the king - AJ. He is another who will fail.
"He is underestimating me and already asking promoters which heavyweight will he face after this. He is in for a rude awakening. When I hit him for the first time he will feel it."
