Arguably one of the most anticipated fights in the modern boxing heavyweight era is between current world champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) and undefeated giant Tyson Fury (24-0, 18 KOs). Check out below for a complete breakdown of the fight, betting odds, and early prediction.

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Fight Info

What: 12-round championship fight; Klitschko defending his WBO, IBO, WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring Heavyweight titles

Catchweight: none

Where: Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

When: October 24

Live Telecast: HBO

Head-to-Head

Nationality: Klitschko - Ukrainian; Fury - British 

Age: Klitschko - 39; Fury - 27

Height: Klitschko - 6-foot-6; Fury - 6-foot-9

Reach: Klitschko - 81 inches; Fury - 85 inches

Stance: Klitschko - Orthodox; Fury - Orthodox

Wins: Klitschko - 64; Fury - 24

Wins by KO: Klitschko - 53; Fury - 18

KO percentage: Klitschko - 0.791; Fury - 0.750

Klitschko is an aged fighter at 39 and his last fight against American Bryant Jennings in April showed some signs of that decline. Whether it is Jennings' youth or determination that gave Wlad troubles, it is certain that Fury can also bring both into the Ukrainian's chest.

Fury is naturally the bigger man, both in height and reach, and probably would also come into the fight a lot heavier than Klitschko.

Bleacher Report indicated that the Briton is one of two fighters considered by boxing pundits to really have a shot at dislodging the reigning champ from his throne, with the other one being WBC titlist Deontay Wilder.

However, when it comes to overall boxing skills and power, the veteran Klitschko is far more superior to his younger and larger opponent. These are two factors that provide a significant advantage in this sport and so the odds are aligned with the nine-year heavyweight champ.

Betting Odds

According to Bovada, Wladimir Klitschko is the favorite at (-450) odds and Tyson Fury is (+325) underdog.

Publicity and Prediction

The publicity of the fight is fueled by Fury's brash and overconfident attitude versus Klitschko demure and elegant personality being an aged champion.

Fury had been overly critical of Klitschko since the fight was announced in July, saying things like he will knock down the "boring" fighter and that if he does not do it then he will just retire.

SkySports reported that Klitschko's trainer, Johnathon Banks, said Fury's verbal attacks on his fighter may just be part of an act to make the public think that he is in the same level as Wlad or perhaps to make the fight more interesting.

Banks said that Fury's comments does not bother him because he knows him to be a humble guy since their days with the late legendary trainer Emmanuel Steward.

Early Prediction: Klitschko over Fury, TKO round 6

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