Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will compete in a non-title professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia, which will be Ngannou’s debut in this sport and the fight’s result will officially count for their records.
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are all set to square off in a non-title boxing bout, which will be held on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia. It has been confirmed that the results of this clash will be recorded in the official records of both pugilists. Primarily, the fight will not put Fury’s title at stake, however, will be a significant addition in both fighters’ portfolios. Standar boxing rules will provide the code for the competition.
Francis Ngannou will be entering the boxing ring from his fundamental realm of mixed martial arts, making this face-off his first official boxing match. A one-time UFC heavyweight champion, Ngannou managed to get this enormous opportunity just recently and aspires to mark a historic event by upsetting the odds in his boxing debut. When the news of this fight came out, many details like the type of the bout — exhibition or professional, number of rounds, glove sizes, etc., were not confirmed. However, it is expected that these details will be revealed as the date of the fight closes in.
Undoubtedly, Tyson Fury will be a stout touchdown for Ngannou; considering Fury’s unbeaten record in his boxing career with 33 wins, zero defeats and one draw. His victorious matches include the likes of the prolific fighters such as Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora and Wladimir Klitschko. Ngannou, on the other hand, will be testing himself in the boxing ring for the first time after concluding his ongoing contract with the UFC and being unable to negotiate a new deal. Migrating from UFC and signing a new contract with Professional Fighters League (PFL) resulted in the heavyweight champion relinquishing his title. Being a pro-MMA fighter, Ngannou is anticipated to make a comeback to MMA in 2024; however, right now, he is seized with the unique chance to compete in boxing with Fury, where he seeks to become the first fighter to serve Fury a defeat.