Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou promise to give the fans their money’s worth on October 28 by engaging in an all-out war to satisfy the knockout lovers.
The undefeated WBC heavyweight champion and the former UFC heavyweight champion collide in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the honor of being boxing’s crossover champion.
Fury and Ngannou are certifying an epic showdown between two of the biggest bruisers on the planet.
Due to the battle taking place under the official rules of professional boxing, Fury is a massive favorite. However, he will counteract that advantage by going hell for leather with the Nigerian.
Three judges will be appointed at ringside. The clash will also adopt the ten-point must system. But they may not be needed as the combatants will meet in the middle of the ring, go to war, and one will devastatingly win by knockout.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
Making their respective pledges, Fury said: “As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away! This guy is supposed to be the hardest puncher in the world, but let’s see how he reacts when he gets hit by the Big GK [Gypsy King].
“I can’t wait to get back out there under the lights. I’m looking forward to showing the world that The Gypsy King is the greatest fighter of his generation in an epic battle with another master of his craft.
“Francis looked tough when he jumped in the ring after the Whyte fight. But there is no one tougher than me. You’ll all see that in devastating fashion on October 28.”
Ngannou stated: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years. My dream was always to box and to box the best.
“After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.
“All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.”
It’s “The Gypsy King” vs “The Predator” to determine the true heavyweight crossover winner.
Fury, 34, is 6-foot-9 with a record of 33-0-1. He became the unified world heavyweight champion in November 2015 when he toppled the long-standing ruler Wladimir Klitschko.
In late 2022, Ngannou decided to enter free agency and departed the UFC following the end of his contract. He subsequently signed an unprecedented mega-deal as a global strategic partner with global MMA co-leader Professional Fighters League (PFL) and their Super Fights Division in 2023.
He further serves as the Chairman of PFL Africa, set to launch in 2025.
