UNBEATEN heavyweight Tyson Fury is the 1-2 odds-on favourite on Betfair to successfully defend his English title at the Brentwood Centre in Brentwood, Essex on Friday night.

Fury takes on John McDermott (odds 2-1), who he beat controversially in September of last year. The bout also doubles as a final eliminator for a shot at Derek Chisora’s British title.

The referee awarded Fury the decision last time out; however this time round the hard hitting Mancunian is 13-8 to win the bout by knock-out. McDermott is available at 8-1 to KO his opponent.

Fury can be backed at 13-8 to win the match by judges’ decision, while McDermott is a 4-1 chance.

Betfair spokesman Alex Bake said: “A lot of people felt that McDermott had done enough to win the previous contest. However, Fury has proved to be a worthy champion; he remains unbeaten and the punters are backing him to retain his title.”

To win the bout Betfair bet: 1-2 Tyson Fury, 2-1 John McDermott, 15-1 Draw