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Tyson Fury ‘can’t wait to get under the lights’ in Riyadh for Francis Ngannou bout



RIYADH: Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he “can’t wait to get under the lights” here for his bout with Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28.

The clash will take place under the official rules of professional boxing, in a regulation ring, with three judges adopting the 10-point system. Both fighters are promising to win by knockout.

An agreement has been reached with Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s promotional banner, GIMIK Fight Promotions, to partner with Riyadh Season to host the history-making event.



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