TYSON FURY will take on UFC icon Francis Ngannou in an epic crossover boxing clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28.
The Gypsy King is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in a huge undisputed fight in the same city just EIGHT WEEKS later.
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Tyson Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk on December 23rdCredit: REUTERS
It will be the first undisputed heavyweight clash in 24 years – since Lennox Lewis fought Evander Holyfield in November 1999.
Before that, Fury will go head-to-head with Ngannou – but will the Gyspy King’s nemesis be in attendance?
Will Oleksandr Usyk be ringside for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?
Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed that he WILL be ringside for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou on October 28.
The Ukrainian told USYK17: “Yes, I’m going there. I would like to see the bout.”
The WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion also gave a prediction for the fight, he said: “Yes, Ngannou is [was] a UFC champion. I’m not disputing it, but UFC isn’t boxing.
“I’m sure 100% that Tyson Fury will be victorious. He will effortlessly win.”
Usyk will be keen to analyse the Morecambe showman ahead of their colossal bout set for December 23 – and what better place to do it than from ringside.
The 36-year-old is aiming to be the first man to beat Fury and become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Saturday, October 28.
The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10pm UK time.
Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.
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TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
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