The Long-Standing Feud
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, two giants in their respective sports of boxing and MMA, will finally settle their long-standing feud in a historic crossover fight. The two fighters have been going back and forth on social media for the past two years, and now they will step into the ring to determine who is the ultimate champion.
The Road to the Fight
The idea of a showdown between Fury and Ngannou first came about when Ngannou entered the ring and faced off with Fury after the Gypsy King's knockout win against Dillian Whyte. However, the fight couldn't happen at that time due to contractual obligations. Ngannou was still contracted to the UFC, and Dana White refused to entertain the bout. But now, after leaving the UFC and signing with The Professional Fighters League, Ngannou has been given the green light to make his dream switch to boxing.
What's at Stake?
A win for Ngannou would be one of the sport's greatest shocks, while Fury would suffer a disastrous defeat. This fight has major implications for their legacies and reputations. Fury is already lined up for a huge fight against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight titles, so a loss to Ngannou would be a major setback.
Trainers and Belts
Fury is trained by Sugarhill Steward, nephew to the legendary Emanuel Steward, while Ngannou's striking coach is former kickboxer Dewey Cooper. In terms of belts, Ngannou cannot challenge for Fury's belt as he is making his professional boxing debut. However, the WBC has introduced a special "Riyadh Champion" belt for this showdown.
Recent Fights
Fury's last fight was a trilogy bout with Derek Chisora, which he won in ten rounds. It was a one-sided affair that served as a warm-up for his planned fight with Usyk. Ngannou, on the other hand, left the UFC after a decision win over Ciryl Gane and was expected to face Jon Jones in a super-fight.
The Paycheck
Both Fury and Ngannou are set to receive lucrative paychecks for this fight. Ngannou will earn a staggering £6 million, which is ten times more than what he made in his last UFC fight. Fury's earnings haven't been confirmed yet, but it is expected that he will make even more from the oil-rich nation of Saudi Arabia.
When and Where to Watch
The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this weekend on Saturday, October 28. Ring-walks are expected to begin at around 10.45pm UK time. The fight will be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK, with a PPV price of £21.95. Fans can also live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app.
Full Fight Card
The undercard includes a highly anticipated fight between Davie Adeleye and Fabio Wardley, who came to blows at the press conference last month. The full card is subject to change but currently includes fights such as Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye, and Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean.
What the Fighters are Saying
Both Fury and Ngannou have expressed their excitement for this fight. Fury called it a "clash of the titans" and said that everyone wants to see it. Ngannou said that he has been waiting for this opportunity for the past three years and that it is his chance to cement his position as the baddest man on the planet.
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