The worst stored secret in fight sports activities is now official. The WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury will conflict with the previous UFC heavyweight champion and PFL member, Francis Ngannou, as per a number of sources together with ESPN’s, Mike Coppinger. As per a press launch, “An settlement has been reached with Queensberry, High Rank and Ngannou’s promotional banner, GIMIK Combat Promotions, to accomplice with Riyadh Season to host the occasion.”. The battle will happen on October twenty eighth.
The bout is about to be contested below ‘customary boxing guidelines’ and won’t be an exhibition. Three judges shall be ringside, adopting the 10-point should system. It isn’t but clear if Fury’s WBC title shall be on the road or if the battle will depend in direction of his skilled file. Supposedly, the judges received’t be wanted, with each males having a historical past of knockouts and promising an entertaining battle.
Tyson Fury commented, “As quickly as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away! This man is meant to be the toughest puncher on this planet, however let’s see how he reacts when he will get hit by the Huge GK (gypsy king)”.
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What shall be executed within the kingdom will echo all over the world 🥊 🇸🇦 @francis_ngannou #GameChanger #RiyadhSeason #FuryNgnannou pic.twitter.com/z6Ruk40YsZ
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) July 11, 2023
Ngannou has commented additional on the announcement with a promotional video.
By no means doubt a person with hope and religion.#FuryNgannou | 10.28.2023 | #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/44pfCQgGgq
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) July 11, 2023
The battle will make the primary time that Ngannou has competed below the foundations set. He final competed in a successful effort in opposition to Ciryl Gane final January. He’s having fun with a six-fight successful run, nonetheless, all have been below MMA guidelines.
Fury is undefeated in skilled boxing, boasting a 33-0-1, final day trip, knocking out Derek Chisora after a 10-round beating.
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