Have a look at what is 10-Point System, 3 Boxing Judges and more as we explain the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou rules and purse
Later this year, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight in a significant heavyweight crossover bout.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight rules explained, purse, schedule, date and venue details
According to long-time friend and former opponent Derek Chisora (via FightHub TV), Fury is set to bank a staggering $50 million for the fight and per Fury, Ngannou will make more than his fights inside the octagon.
WBC heavyweight champion Fury and former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou will fight in a ten-round matchup on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury’s last bout was in December at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, when he defeated Derek Chisora via TKO. The ‘Gipsy King’ Fury will now focus on stopping Francis Ngannou.
Since announcing his retirement from the UFC in January due to failed talks for a highly anticipated home bout against Anthony Joshua and an undisputed heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk, this will be Ngannou’s first fight and professional boxing contest.
10-Point System, 3 Boxing Judges and more info on Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou boxing match
The French-Cameroonian fighter has yet to make his promotional debut despite signing a multi-fight contract with the Professional Fighter League in May.
The “Baddest Man on the Planet” title battle between Fury and Ngannou will follow the established rules of professional boxing, with three ringside judges utilising the 10-point must system over the course of ten rounds, each lasting three minutes.
According to The Mirror, Fury’s WBC belt might be on the line even though his 33-0-1 professional record is not.
The battle will ‘take place in a legal ring and be overseen by the commission’ and will ‘for all intents and purposes be a pro boxing fight,’ though it is unknown if Fury or Ngannou will have the contest added to their official records.
Even though the exact time of this bout has not yet been set, the main event ring walks will most likely take place at around 5 PM ET. In February at this venue, Tommy Fury, the younger brother of Tyson Fury, faced off against Jake Paul in one of the greatest fights of the year.
When Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou square off in Saudi Arabia, no belts will be on the line, but the fight will still be determined by three judges utilising the 10-point must system over ten rounds that last three minutes.
Tyson Fury has a 33-0-1 record in professional boxing while in the UFC, Francis Ngannou has a record of 17-3-0.