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Tyson Fury returns to the boxing ring this evening, but not as you know it. The WBC heavyweight champion will be dipping his toe into the world of crossover boxing for the very first time as he faces former UFC legend Francis Ngannou. Express Sport has all the key details for tonight’s fight.
What time is Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou on?
Tyson Fury faces Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 28. The event will get underway at 6pm UK time and ring walks for the headline bout are expected to begin around 10pm subject to the conclusion of the undercard.
The schedule also includes the official Riyadh opening ceremony and will feature a number of live acts.
The main fight has been billed as a decider over who is ‘The baddest man on the planet’ and will be contested over 10 rounds. Although Fury’s WBC belt will not be on the line, the match has been sanctioned as an official professional fight.
How to watch Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou?
Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou will be shown exclusively live in the UK by TNT Sports Box Office. The Pay Pay View event will be available to purchase for £21.95 and can be watched through BT TV, Virgin TV, Sky TV or online through the web or the TNT Sports Box Office App. You don’t need to have a subscription to TNT Sports to purchase this Pay Per View event.
The first hour of of the undercard will be shown for free before switching to Pay Per View only at 7pm. Laura Woods will present the broadcast alongside Carl Frampton and Dan Hardy.
Full card
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
David Adeleye vs Fabio Wardley
Joseph Parker vs Simon Kean
Martin Bakole vs Carlos Takam
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Anthony Wright
Moses Itauma vs Istvan Bernath
Jack McGann vs Alcibiade Duran
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What’s been said?
As the champion boxer, Fury is the clear favourite but believes that taking on former UFC world champion Ngannou comes with risks.
Fury said: “Let’s put it this way, if I go to the boozer in a minute, and I get a bit cheeky, and a big old lump swings at me and hits me, it’s going to hurt me isn’t it? Never mind an absolute killer like Ngannou.
“The man’s had 20 fights, he’s gone from homeless to being world champion in six years, so I don’t underestimate anyone like that. I don’t count my chickens before they hatch. Every man has to be respected and gets credit for stepping in that ring.
“If it’s anything less than an absolute war, it’ll be an easy night, but I’m preparing for an absolute battle royale.”
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