Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Heavyweight showdown set for October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury will box former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia later this year in a match that promises to confirm «the baddest man on the planet». Fury will put his unblemished record on the line on October 28 against the untested Ngannou, who will make his professional boxing debut. Ad The fight will «take place under the official rules of professional boxing, with three judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system», although Fury's WBC title will not be on the line.

Boxing‘Forget Wilder’ — Joshua won’t ‘waste time’ on ‘dream’ fight, focuses on Whyte8 HOURS AGO Fury, 34, was victorious in his most recent outing, overcoming compatriot Derek Chisora at Wembley. «As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away!» said Fury. «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’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 [Dillian] Whyte fight, but there is no one tougher than me, and you’ll all see that in devastating fashion on October 28.» McCann set for 'coming-of-age' fight against Romanian Baluta in August Ngamba: 'Happiness is a choice and it’s free' — Refugees’ Voice Ngannou has made no secret of his ambition to start a career in boxing, previously talking up bouts with Fury and former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.