Get ready for the clash of the heavyweight titans as Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou in a historic boxing match in Saudi Arabia. Find out all the details about the fight, including the date, time, how to watch it, and more.
Date and Time | How to Watch | Rules | Prize Money |
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Saturday, October 28th | Live on TNT Sports Box Office, ESPN+ pay-per-view, and Dazn | 10 three-minute rounds, no MMA rules | Ngannou: $10m, Fury: $50m (excluding sponsorships) |
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to face off in a historic boxing match tonight in Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated heavyweight main event will showcase the skills and power of two titans from different combat sports. Find out all the details about the fight, including the date, time, how to watch it, and the rules.
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to face off in a historic boxing match tonight in Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated heavyweight main event will showcase the skills and power of two titans from different combat sports .
Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, has been eagerly awaited by fans since his last fight in December. While a date for his bout with Oleksandr Usyk is still to be confirmed, Fury is ready to step into the ring against Ngannou.
Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, recently left the MMA promotion and will make his boxing debut against Fury. This fight will be his biggest payday yet before he moves on to compete in the Professional Fighters League in 2024.
The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 28th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main card is expected to start at 6pm BST, with the ring walks for the main event happening around 10.45pm BST.
In the UK, viewers can watch the fight live on TNT Sports Box Office for £21.95. In Ireland, the event will cost €29.99 if purchased in advance or €34.99 on the day of the fights. US viewers can stream the event on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
This heavyweight boxing match will consist of 10 three-minute rounds, with a victor being decided on points or via knockout/TKO. While the result will count towards Fury’s professional boxing record, his WBC title will not be on the line.
The prize money for this fight is significant, with Ngannou set to earn $10 million according to Fury, while Fury himself is rumored to be making $50 million, excluding sponsorships.
Full Card:
- Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (heavyweight)
- Fabio Wardley vs David Adeleye (heavyweight)
- Joseph Parker vs Simon Kean (heavyweight)
- Martin Bakole vs Carlos Takam (heavyweight)
- Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Junior Anthony Wright (heavyweight)
- Moses Itauma vs Istvan Bernath (heavyweight)
- Jack McGann vs Alcibiade Duran (super-welterweight)