Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou bout set for October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ladies and gentlemen, the anticipated match-up with the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou has been officially set. The bout will take place on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although the fight has been sanctioned as a bonafide professional fight, the WBC heavyweight title will not be jeopardized.

The Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight, a 10-round bout, plus to be announced undercards will be carried exclusively on ESPN+. After retiring in 2022 after winning his bout with Derek Chisora, fight fans alike felt Fury would return to the ring to face unified champion Oleksandr Usyk. Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight nicknamed “The Predator” had been a major force in the UFC before quietly walking away after contract talks broke down.

Now that both fighters have signed on the dotted line, the hype and anticipation for the match has reached a feverish pitch. Former two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has taken on the role of trainer for the Ngannou camp.

“I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years,” Ngannou said. “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… All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.”

Tyson Fury states, “I will knock out Francis Ngannou ‘no matter’ who his trainer is.” referring to Mike Tyson’s decision to train Francis Ngannou.

This will be a match for the Ages…. Renzo