Cristiano Ronaldo ‘punches’ Tyson Fury as pair joke forward of Francis Ngannou fight
Tyson Fury and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou will meet within the boxing ring tonight, in one of the crucial controversial fights in current reminiscence.
Fury, 35, reigns as WBC heavyweight champion however has not fought or defended his title since December, when he beat Derek Chisora for the third time to remain unbeaten. The Briton is because of lastly face unified champion Oleksandr Usyk subsequent, however he should first navigate this distinctive match-up with Ngannou.
Ngannou, 37, vacated the UFC heavyweight title upon leaving the combined martial arts promotion in January and has not fought since January 2022, however he’s deemed the toughest puncher in combat-sports historical past – probably giving him a shot at a seismic upset in Saudi Arabia.
Can the Cameroonian, with heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson in his nook, shock the world? Or will Fury produce a boxing clinic and coast in the direction of his deliberate conflict with Usyk, which is ready to happen in Riyadh like tonight’s major occasion? Find out with our reside fight updates and results, beneath.
Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
Fury and Ngannou are within the ring. This is de facto taking place.
Michael Buffer makes the official fighter introductions.
Ngannou stands at 6ft 4in; Fury is billed at 6ft 9in.
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Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
Tyson Fury makes his approach to the ring in Riyadh
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Alex Pattle28 October 2023 23:39
Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
Francis Ngannou arrives on the ring in Saudi Arabia
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Alex Pattle28 October 2023 23:35
Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
Now right here comes WBC heavyweight champion Fury, unbeaten in his professional profession.
He walks down a red-lit hall, clapped alongside by legends of the game together with Lennox Lewis and Oscar de la Hoya.
The Briton, 35, has a professional document of 33-0-1 (24 KOs).
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Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
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Alex Pattle28 October 2023 23:32
Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
Ngannou emerges, sporting a crown, and takes his seat on a throne. On all sides of him are 5 folks waving Cameroonian flags.
The 37-year-old reigned as UFC champion from 2021 till this January, when he relinquished the title whereas leaving the combined martial arts promotion.
Ngannou is making his professional boxing debut right here, whereas his professional MMA document is 17-3. Twelve of his wins got here through knockout – eight of these in Round 1, and three of these inside the primary minute.
In the ring, Michael Buffer makes the introduction.
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Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
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Fury vs Ngannou: Ring walks
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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Ring walks
“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond is enjoying within the area. You know what meaning. The ring walks are seconds away.
Backstage, a crown has been positioned on Fury’s head.
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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Ring walks
Here’s our Sports Editor, Jack Rathborn, on the incident involving David Adeleye and referee John Latham earlier:
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