Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou, two feared names in the world of combat sports, will face off in the “Battle of the Baddest” in Saudi Arabia.
Fury is a heavy favourite to win, with plans already in place to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in his next fight. Can Ngannou destabilise Fury’s future plans? Will the WBC world heavyweight champion ruin Ngannou’s professional boxing debut?
Here’s everything you need to know about the fight between Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou:
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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 28
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 5:00 p.m. ET
The event is set to start at 1 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 5:40 p.m. ET, but this could change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
US fight fans: please note that the ESPN broadcast will begin one hour later, at 2 p.m. ET.
Where is the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight?
The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Preview:
On October 28, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will battle former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be broadcast on ESPN+ PPV in the United States and DAZN in the United Kingdom.
This weekend marks the start of one of the year’s most important events. On Saturday night, WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will face former UFC and lineal heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in a dream showdown of top heavyweights in boxing and MMA. As the newest in the crossover genre, the two will collide inside the boxing ring.
This will be Fury’s first bout since stopping Derek Chisora in December 2022 to go to 3-0 against his countryman. “The Gipsy King” has also agreed to face unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in the title fight.
First, he must defeat Ngannou, a powerful puncher, and the vibrant Fury is up for the battle.
“I’m willing to stand and trade with anyone.” I stood and exchanged blows with Wilder. “I traded with Wladimir Klitschko, and I’ll stand here and trade with this little b—-,” Fury remarked at Grand Arrivals.
“I might put on a slick, master boxing show for him, not letting the ugly man touch me once.” That’d be incredible, wouldn’t it? I’m thinking about dancing, triple the jab like Apollo Creed, moving around, just sticking and moving. When [Ngannou] feels this right hand, he’s not going to win much.”
Since 2013, Ngannou has competed professionally. The Cameroonian won the UFC heavyweight title in 2021, surrendered it in 2022, and signed a lucrative agreement with the PFL, which included a boxing option. He has no professional boxing experience, but it was his childhood passion. Ngannou, a heavy underdog, understands what Fury brings to the table, but the 37-year-old believes he has what it takes to compete with the boxing great.
“I didn’t try to do what Fury would do.” I’m not going in there to compete with Fury. “I’m going to play my own game,” Ngannou explained. “So, my training was focused on me and how I can fight, and that’s what my coaches and I worked on.” It went swimmingly. It was difficult, but it went well. I’m aware of my lack of boxing expertise, but I’m a guy of challenges, and I’ve overcome many.”
Tyson Fury record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: August 12, 1988
- Height: 6′ 9″
- Reach: 85″
- Total fights: 34
- Record: 33-0-1 (24 KOs)
Francis Ngannou record and bio
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Date of birth: September 5, 1986
- Height: 6′ 4″
- Reach: 83″
- Total fights: 0
- Record: 0-0
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight card
- Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou; Heavyweight
- Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye; For Wardley’s British heavyweight title
- Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean; Heavyweight
- Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright; Heavyweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath; Heavyweight
- Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole; Heavyweight
- Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan; Super welterweight
