One of the biggest sporting events of 2023 is almost here with WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury taking on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing match.
For Ngannou this will be his first outing since leaving the UFC last year and this clash with Fury will also mark his debut as a professional boxer.
Can Fury make easy work of one of the world's most feared punchers? Or can Ngannou justify his move into the world of boxing with a big performance?
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Fury vs. Ngannou.
Fury vs. Ngannou fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 28
- Time: 6 p.m. UK
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:40 p.m. UK
The event is set to begin at 6 p.m. UK with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10:40 p.m. UK. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Fury vs. Ngannou in the UK?
- UK: TNT Sports Box Office
The fight will be available to purchase on TNT Sports Box Office and it will cost £21.95.
Where is the Fury vs. Ngannou fight?
The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: August 12, 1988
- Height: 6' 9"
- Reach: 85"
- Total fights: 34
- Record: 33-0-1 (24 KOs)
Francis Ngannou record and bio
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Date of birth: September 5, 1986
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: 83"
- Total fights: 0
- Record: 0-0
Fury vs. Ngannou fight card
- Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou; Heavyweight
- Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye; For Wardley's British heavyweight title
- Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean; Heavyweight
- Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright; Heavyweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath; Heavyweight
- Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole; Heavyweight
- Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan; Super welterweight