Former Bellator star Dillon Danis has publicly declared his confidence in Tyson Fury by placing a $75,000 wager on “The Gypsy King” to emerge victorious against Oleksandr Usyk in their upcoming heavyweight championship rematch.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Danis expressed his enthusiasm for the bout: “Got 75K on the Gypsy King against Oleksandr Usyk. The first was a masterpiece, and Part 2 is about to be something special.”
The high-stakes prediction comes as the boxing world eagerly anticipates the rematch following their first encounter, which saw Usyk claim a split decision victory in what was widely regarded as an exceptional display of heavyweight boxing.
Interestingly, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, who previously faced Fury in a memorable bout where he managed to knock down the British champion before losing by decision, also favors Fury in the rematch.
“I think Fury,” Ngannou told Seconds Out. “Not that I’m taking Usyk out, respect for Usyk basically for what he had done for their first fight. … He proved me wrong, I’ll admit that. I was wrong on that one, but I still see it for Fury.”
In an ongoing legal battle, Nina Agdal’s legal team has accused Dillon Danis of deliberately damaging his cell phone to obstruct evidence collection. The lawsuit, initiated by Agdal in 2023, alleges that Danis repeatedly posted harmful content about her, including a sexually explicit image, causing emotional distress and reputational harm. After Danis submitted his phone for examination, forensic analysis revealed a damaged charging port, contradicting his claim that the phone failed due to sauna exposure. Agdal has already incurred over $5,000 in forensic costs, with potential recovery expenses reaching up to $23,500. Danis’ legal team opposes these costs, arguing the case revolves around a widely available photograph. Agdal seeks damages, including at least $150,000 per violation of federal laws on intimate images. The matter is pending a court ruling.
The heavyweight championship rematch is scheduled to take place this Saturday in Saudi Arabia, where both competitors will vie for undisputed heavyweight supremacy.
