Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight this weekend and we take a look at just how much each fighter could be earning from the high-profile clash
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will go head to head this weekend in Saudi Arabia in what is Fury's first time in the ring since December 2022.
As reported, Fury stated that Ngannou will take home a cool $10million for the event which will take place in Riyadh. Fury said at the press conference: "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?" Fury said while sharing his delight at getting to fight Ngannou next month. "Guy's about to make $10 million. Come on! Egg in their face! Francis is going to make that bag.
It's estimated that Fury earned £25m for his rematch and trilogy with Deontay Wilder, and just below that figure for his fight with Dillian Whyte in London last year. It's expected that Ngannou's fee for the high-profile bout will tower over anything he made with the UFC. When will Tyson Fury fight Francis Ngannou? Tyson Fury will fight Francis Ngannou on Saturday, October 28. The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and although the exact timings are yet to be confirmed, it's expected that the ring walks will be at approximately 10pm UK time.
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