Tyson Fury steps into the ring for the first time in 2023 as he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
The pair fight on October 28 in a hugely anticipated match-up, and while Fury is the heavy favourite, the powerful Ngannou still has a puncher's chance.
The contest will be shown live on DAZN in most regions (except US, Canada, UK and Ireland), and represents the chance to watch two champions face off in remarkable circumstances.
The winner will declare himself the "Baddest Man on the Planet" and go on to secure even more high-profile bouts.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Fury vs. Ngannou.
Fury vs. Ngannou date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 28
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. UK / 8 p.m. AST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 5:40 p.m. ET / 10:40 p.m. UK / 12:40 a.m. AST (Sunday)
The main card starts at 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. UK / 8 p.m. AST, with Fury and Ngannou making their ringwalks at approximately 5:40 p.m. ET / 10:40 p.m. UK / 12:40 a.m. AST. This could change depending on the lengths of the undercard matches.
US fight fans: please note that the ESPN broadcast will begin one hour later, at 2 p.m. et / 7 p.m. UK / 9 p.m. AST. To sign up to watch on ESPN in the US, click here.
What channel/stream is Fury vs. Ngannou?
The fight will be available on ESPN+ PPV in the US (click here for more details), while fans in the UK can purchase the contest on TNT Sports Box Office.
Viewers in the rest of the world (excluding UK, US, Canada and Ireland) can watch on DAZN PPV. Click here for more details.
Can I watch Fury vs. Ngannou on DAZN?
The card will stream live on either DAZN or DAZN PPV in over 200 countries across the globe (excluding the UK, Ireland, U.S. and Canada).
Fight fans in the United States can click here to order via ESPN.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com (if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser):
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Android TV | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Apple TV | XBox One |
| Google Chromecast | XBox Series X | S | |
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| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
| Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Smart TV | ||
| Philips, Roku | ||
| Vestel | ||
| Vizio |
Where is Fury vs. Ngannou?
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; Heavyweight
- 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