Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Boxing Betting
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on Saturday, October 28 in a non-title fight. The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds and can be seen on ESPN+. The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. Fury is 33-0-1 with 24 knockouts. He is coming off a successful title defense, as he won by 10th round TKO against Derek Chisora in December of last year. Ngannou is the former UFC heavyweight champion. He vacated that title when his UFC contract expired. He is now part of the Professional Fighters League. This will be his first professional boxing match. Fury is listed as a big favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Where: Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
Why: Heavyweight Fight
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24 knockouts) will face Francis Ngannou (Pro Boxing Debut) in a 10-round heavyweight bout. Specifically, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia is the venue. ESPN+ will provide television coverage.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Boxing Odds
Francis Ngannou +641
Tyson Fury -1150
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
“As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away! This guy is supposed to be the hardest puncher in the world, but let’s see how he reacts when he gets hit by the Big GK," Fury said to the media, "I can’t wait to get back out there under the lights. I’m looking forward to showing the world that The Gypsy King is the greatest fighter of his generation in an epic battle with another master of his craft.”
“I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years," Ngannou said to the media, "My dream was always to box and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet… All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.”
Heavyweight Title Bout
Tyson Fury, age 35, is the current WBC heavyweight title holder. He is 33-0-1 in his career with 24 knockouts. He stands six feet and nine inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Manchester, England. He is 5-0 in his last five fights. He is coming off a 10th round TKO against Derek Chisora in December of last year. Fury won by 6th round TKO against Dillian Whyte in April of last year, won by 11th round knockout against October of 2021, won by 7th round TKO against Wilder in February of 2020 and won by unanimous decision in September of 2019.
Francis Ngannou, age 37 is a former UFC heavyweight champion. He was 17-3 with 12 knockouts. He will be making his pro boxing debut. He stands six feet and four inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Batie, Cameroon. He is coming off a unanimous decision win at UFC 270, as he defeated Ciryl Gane.
Log into BookMaker Sportsbook and get the best Boxing Betting Odds, Boxing News and information about this and all other sports betting events!
