Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: date, times, undercard and how to watch

An all-you-need-to-know guide to Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou

Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, perhaps even Dubois or Andy Ruiz Jr. There were many fights fans would have liked to see Tyson Fury take this year. None could have predicted what is an unprecedented crossover battle, putting two heavyweights of sport, quite literally, together.

Yes, the Battle of the Baddest is all set for Riyadh, where the Gypsy King will go head-to-head with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. So, here’s all you need to know about the fight…

Fight night is set for October 28, after talks with a potential bout with Joshua broke down with Fury. The fight will see Fury fight in Saudi Arabia for the first time, taking place in the capital, Riyadh.

The Saturday night bout has yet to announce a start time, but we can expect a ring walk at around 10pm UK time. 

A bit of a Marmite contest for many, it will prove an intriguing watch. We’ve not seen a crossover at this weight in quite the same fashion, while promoter Frank Warren has claimed it will be a 12-round bout with boxing rules. It is not, at present, an exhibition fight. Fury’s titles will not be on the line, as Ngannou isn’t ranked in a boxing capacity. 

TNT Sports has the broadcast rights for the fight in the UK, with a cost still to be announced. Previous pay-per-view boxing matches on TNT Sports have averaged around £20.00, so we can expect a similar price for the Fury vs. Ngannou fight.

For US viewers, the fight is set for ESPN+, with the full undercard also broadcast on the channel. ESPN+ costs $9.99 per month, or you can choose an annual subscription for $99.99. ESPN+ also offer a trio bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99 per month.

With the fight relatively newly announced,