The worst kept secret in combat sports is now official. The WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury will clash with the former UFC heavyweight champion and PFL member, Francis Ngannou, as per multiple sources including ESPN’s, Mike Coppinger. As per a press release, “An agreement has been reached with Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s promotional banner, GIMIK Fight Promotions, to partner with Riyadh Season to host the event.”. The fight will take place on October 28th.
The bout is set to be contested under ‘standard boxing rules’ and will not be an exhibition.