Francis Ngannou is set to go head to head with Tyson Fury in one of the year’s most anticipated fights (Picture: PA)
Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou are set to go head to head in the ring this weekend in one of the most hotly anticipated fights of the year.
The bout will see Ngannou make his professional boxing debut, with the fight materialising after the Gypsy King failed to agree a undisputed world heavyweight meeting with Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury is the odds-on favourite to win the bout – with current odds suggesting he is 1/14 to walk away the victory.
But whoever takes top honours, one thing is certain – both fighters stand to earn a significant payday for taking part.
Just how much does Francis Ngannou stand to earn?
Here’s what you need to know…
How much money will Francis Ngannou earn from Tyson Fury fight?
While the purses for the event are not disclosed, Tyson Fury has claimed that Ngannou will walk away from the fight $10m (£8.2m) richer.
Speaking ahead of the bout he said: ‘Everyone said he was an idiot for walking away from the UFC and now all of a sudden he’s a genius, isn’t he?
‘Guy’s about to make $10 million. Come on! Egg in their face! Francis is going to make that bag. Rich!’
Meanwhile, it’s been suggested that Fury could come away with an even larger payday, with Derek Chisora claiming the heavyweight will pocket $50 million (£39m) for competing.
Those sums are not believed to factor in sponsorships, however – so the total earnings from the fight could be even higher.
Tyson Fury is favourite to take the fight (Picture: Getty Images)
Ngannou has said of the bout: ‘I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years. 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.’
When is the Tyson Fury/Francis Ngannou fight and how to watch?
The fight will take place on Saturday, October 28 in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
The ring walks will take place at approximately 10.40pm UK time.
The full card is as follows (subject to change):
Fabio Wardley vs David Adeleye (heavyweight)
Joseph Parker vs Simon Kean (heavyweight)
Martin Bakole vs Carlos Takam (heavyweight)
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Junior Anthony Wright (heavyweight)
The fight will be shown in the UK on TNT Sports Box Office – formerly known as BT Sport Box Office, and will be priced at £21.95.
You can watch TNT Sports Box Office via the app on your mobile or tablet device, or you can watch it via Sky TV, BT TV or Virgin Media.
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