Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his professional boxing debut against British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury in a ground-breaking crossover event.\
The fight is being promoted as the “Battle of the Baddest” and is likely to garner a sizable global audience.
It is set for tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ngannou, also referred to as “The Predator,” has had an incredible UFC career. After winning the heavyweight title in March 2021 and successfully defending it, he signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League and left the UFC. He enters the boxing arena for the first time with this fight, which represents a major turning point in his career.
Tyson Fury, popularly nicknamed “The Gipsy King,” will receive an incredible $50 million for this bout on the opposing side of the ring. The fact that Ngannou is reportedly making $10 million for his boxing debut speaks to the high stakes and excitement surrounding this match.
The WBC’s new “Riyadh Champion” belt will be given to the winner; however, Fury’s heavyweight world title is not up for grabs. This fight blurs the boundaries between boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) and is a significant turning point in the history of combat sports. It also symbolizes a personal challenge for both competitors.