Kalshi vs. Polymarket: Can You Trade Tyson Fury Comeback Contracts?
By Patrick Cwiklinski in Sports Betting News
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- Tyson Fury returns to the boxing ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix today
- Fury is coming off a 16-month layoff after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024
- Find out how you can use prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to get in on the action
Just because you’re in a non-legal sports betting state doesn’t mean you have to miss out on wagering action when it comes to Tyson Fury’s big boxing debut on Netflix today.
New customers in California, Georgia, Texas, and more can sign up for a predictions market account and get access to event contracts that will allow you to effectively bet on the fight.
But, just like sportsbooks, not all operators are created equal so we’re going to take a look at the two biggest names in the game right now — Kalshi and Polymarket — to determine which is your best Tyson Fury prediction market option.
Kalshi vs. Polymarket: Which Prediction Market is Better for Fury vs. Makhmudov?
If you’ve followed prediction markets in any capacity, you’ll like know the two biggest names in the space right now are Kalshi and Polymarket.
While both prediction markets have invested a ton of money into marketing and are all over the country plastered on billboards and ads, there’s a clear winner when it comes to actual event contract options for the Fury vs. Makhmudov fight.
For the biggest depth of event contracts to find on Fury vs. Makhmudov, Kalshi is the way to go. Here are just a handful of the cool event contracts you can buy on their platform:
- Announcers at Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov
- Fury vs. Makhmudov (straight up winner)
- Top US Netflix Show this week? (option for Fury vs. Makhmudov)
- What will Tyson Fury say during the final press conference?
The options on Polymarket are much more limited and really only based around the straight up winner of the fight. While it’s fine if you’re just looking for a simple moneyline option, I think Kalshi offers that plus much more to its users.
The other important aspect of this is that Polymarket is still just reentering the US market, while Kalshi has been up and running for quite some time now. That gives Kalshi a competitive edge as the more establish prediction market for right now. Like I said, that will likely change over time as Polymarket becomes a bigger player (and they will) but if we’re taking about the Fury vs. Makhmudov fight today, then Kalshi has to be the best option.
Final Takeaway: Use Kalshi for Fury vs. Makhmudov Event Contracts
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with Polymarket, it’s still getting off the ground and Kalshi is ready with plenty of event contracts for the big fight already.
For users located in California, Georgia, and Texas, Kalshi is an excellent prediction market option that will keep you entertained even outside of Fury vs. Makhmudov.
Of course, you can also sign up for both Kalshi and Polymarket and determine for yourself which one is best suited to your needs. If you value a more simplified prediction market experience, maybe Polymarket will be more enticing. It’s all about personal preference and it’s good to shop around.
Evergreen Manager; Sportsbook Expert
Following a sports journalism career with his work appearing in outlets like theScore, The Province, and VICE Sports, Patrick moved into the world of content marketing to bridge the gap between great writing and SEO success. He’s brought that same mindset to lead evergreen content efforts at SBD.