In a highly anticipated crossover clash, boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will step into the ring against Francis Ngannou, one of the top heavyweight fighters in mixed martial arts (MMA). The bout, contested under professional boxing rules, is set to take place in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
The announcement of this exciting matchup comes after months of speculation, which intensified following Ngannou’s departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the leading MMA promotion in the world.