Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will face boxing's lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in a crossover boxing match on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The fight has been in the works for over a year, but it was only recently confirmed. Ngannou will be making his professional boxing debut, while Fury will be looking to extend his unbeaten record.
The fight is expected to be a heavyweight unification bout, with the winner claiming the undisputed championship of the world. It is also expected to be a highly lucrative event, with the potential to generate millions of dollars in revenue.
Ngannou is a feared knockout artist, with 16 of his 19 wins coming by way of knockout. Fury is a more technically skilled boxer, but he is also a powerful puncher in his own right.
The fight is sure to be an exciting clash of styles, and it is one that boxing fans have been eagerly anticipating. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top when these two heavyweights meet in the ring in October.
Here are some additional details about the fight:
The fight will be held at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The fight will be broadcast on pay-per-view in the United States.
The fight is expected to generate over $100 million in revenue.