Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquezufffc and lineal boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Furyufffc have signed with the WWE to perform at a show in Saudi Arabiaufffcufffc.
Velazquez and Fury will take part in WWE Crown Jewel, which will be held at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on October 31ufffcst. ufffcUndefeated heavyweight boxer Fury will face Braun Strowman, whilst Velasquez faces former opponent Brock Lesnar, whom he won the UFC heavyweight title against back in 2010.
ESPN reported that this is a one-off venture for Fury, however Velasquez has signed a multi-year contract with the WWE and notified the UFC of his retirement.