RIYADH: Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he “can’t wait to get under the lights” here for his bout with Francis Ngannou on Oct.
28. The clash will take place under the official rules of professional boxing, in a regulation ring, with three judges adopting the 10-point system.
Both fighters are promising to win by knockout. An agreement has been reached with Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s promotional banner, GIMIK Fight Promotions, to partner with Riyadh Season to host the history-making event.
Up for grabs is the title of “Baddest Man on the Planet” in the capital of the Kingdom, when “The Gypsy King” goes up against “The Predator.” The fight will see the toughest chin in boxing tested by the Most Powerful Punch in the world, as confirmed by the Guinness World Records with regard to Ngannou’s ability. “As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away,” Fury reportedly said recently. “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.