Canelo Alvarez bets $500K on Usyk to win rematch against Dubois
Oleksandr Usyk is set to face Daniel Dubois again on Friday, July 19, at Wembley Stadium in London. Their first bout ended with a knockout victory for Usyk in the ninth round. The rematch has generated massive attention.
Canelo Alvarez has revealed he placed a $500,000 bet on Usyk to win. The Ukrainian fighter has already defeated top names like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Despite some controversy around his first fight with Fury, Usyk silenced critics in the rematch.
At sportsbooks like BetMGM, Usyk is a clear favorite with odds of -300. A draw sits at +1800, signaling low expectations for an upset. Alvarez believes Usyk’s skill, stamina, and focus will secure the win.
“Usyk has beaten the best and always stays focused,” Alvarez said on social media. He praised Usyk’s intelligence and drive. Both fighters are known for challenging stronger opponents and moving up weight classes to test themselves.