About Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou was a professional boxing matchup that took place on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dubbed ‘The Battle of The Baddest’ and ‘Rumble in Riyadh,’ this fight saw two titans from their respective sports facing each other in a 10-round non-title boxing match. At the end of the final bell, Fury was declared the winner via a split decision.
Ngannou’s split from the UFC caused major ripples in the media, with many citing it as a bad move for his combat sports career. However, Ngannou flipped the script and bagged one of the biggest fights this year against the current WBC World Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury. This fight was officially recognized as a sanctioned match, but it won't put Tyson Fury's title on the line.
Many traditional boxing enthusiasts were angered when the heavyweight champion agreed to this fight instead of his highly awaited bout against Oleksandr Usyk. However, Fury later announced that Usyk is set to take him on for the undisputed heavyweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after the Ngannou fight. The signing of this matchup was made public on September 29, 2023. This decision from Fury demonstrates his confidence in overcoming Ngannou with ease in their upcoming bout. At the same time, Ngannou has expressed his discontent, considering it disrespectful, and has stated that he is ready to foil Fury's plan when their fight takes place.
Tyson Fury currently holds an undefeated record of 34 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw (34-0-1). On the other hand, Francis Ngannou lost in his professional boxing debut (0-1-0).
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Fight Card
| Fight | Method | Round | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou | Split Decision (96-93, 95-94 & 94-95) | 10 | 3:00 | Fury wins |
| Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye | 7th round TKO | 7 | 2:43 | Wardley wins |
| Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean | 3rd round KO | 3 | 2:04 | Parker wins |
| Martin Bakole vs. Carlos Takam | 4th round TKO | 4 | 2:15 | Bakole wins |
| Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Anthony Wright | 1st round TKO | 1 | 1:10 | Makhmudov wins |
| Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath | 1st round KO | 1 | 1:53 | Itauma wins |
How to watch Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou?
The undercard coverage of Fury vs. Ngannou is scheduled to commence at 1 PM ET, while the main event ring walks are set to commence at approximately 5:40 PM ET.
For viewers in the UK
The UK broadcasting rights for the Fury vs. Ngannou fight have been secured by TNT Sports. While the exact cost remains undisclosed, it is reasonable to anticipate a comparable price to previous pay-per-view boxing events on TNT Sports, which have typically averaged around £20.00.
For viewers in the US
For viewers in the United States, the fight is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN+. You have a few options for ESPN+ subscriptions:
Monthly subscription for $9.99.
Annual subscription for $99.99.
ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu bundle subscription for $12.99 per month.
For viewers outside of the UK, Ireland, the US and Canada
For fans of professional boxing residing outside of the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, Fury vs. Ngannou can be streamed on DAZN PPV. The cost of the pay-per-view (PPV) varies depending on the country.
Last Updated On October 29, 2023
FAQs
A. Tyson Fury's fight against Francis Ngannou took place on October 28, 2023.
A. Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A. Tyson Fury is a professional boxer with a record of 34 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw(34-0-1).
A. Francis Ngannou made his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury. Ngannou holds a record of 0 wins and 1 loss (0-1-0).
A. Tyson Fury’s last fight was against Derek Chisora on December 3, 2022. Fury won the fight via TKO and retained the WBC World Heavyweight title.
