Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou are set to go head to head in a mouthwatering showdown later this autumn.
The bout will see Ngannou make his professional boxing debut, with the fight materialising after the Gypsy King failed to agree a undisputed world heavyweightmeeting with Oleksandr Usyk.
Ngannou was the UFC heavyweight champion when his contract came to an end in December and the parties could not agree on a new deal.
He has since signed with the Professional Fighters League to continue his MMA career, but that contract allows him to box professionally as well.
The 36-year-old has made the most of that agreement, securing a fight with the 34-0-1 heavyweight champion of the world, although Fury’s WBC title will not be on the line.
Fury has said we can expect fireworks when the two meet – but when is the fight taking place, what time will it be and how can you watch in the UK?
When is the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight?
The fight will take place on Saturday October 28 in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
Although there’s no confirmed time for the fight to start, the ring walks are expected to begin at 10pm UK time.
‘As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away!’ Fury has said of the forthcoming bout. ‘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.
‘I can’t wait to get back out there under the lights. 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.’
Ngannou added: ‘I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years. My dream was always to box, and to box the best.
‘After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.
How to watch the fight in the UK
The fight is likely to air on TNT Sports Box Office – formerly known as BT Sport Box Office.
The price has yet to be confirmed but it’s likely it will cost around £19.95.
You can watch TNT Sports Box Office via the app on your mobile or tablet device, or you can watch it via Sky TV, BT TV or Virgin Media.
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