Tyson Fury’s title will not be at stake against Francis Ngannou
Tyson Fury will not defend his WBC championship belt against mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou on October 28th in Saudi Arabia.
Boxing will have one of the most exciting fights in recent years when Tyson Fury, World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion, and Francis Ngannou, former champion of the heavyweights of the UFC, enter the ring on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.
The details of the fight have been revealed gradually, and now we know that the championship of ‘The Gypsy King’ will not be at stake. WBC officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that the fight between Fury and Ngannou will be sanctioned and professional and will count towards the record of each of the boxers. Still, the WBC belt will not change hands in the event of a triumph by the mixed martial artist.
The reason has not been confirmed, but everything indicates that the championship will not be at stake because the Cameroonian is not classified in the World Boxing Council ranking. The contenders’ ranking has Deontay Wilder in first place, followed by Andy Ruiz, Anthony Joshua, Frank Sanchez, and Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Missing details of the fight between Fury and Ngannou
After it was revealed that the WBC belt would not be available for Ngannou, it then transpired that the number of rounds and the size and weight of the gloves were also still unknown. According to Ngannou’s representative, there will be 10 three-minute rounds. However, official confirmation from the Council is as yet not forthcoming.
Last month, Fury and Usyk signed contracts for their upcoming fight, which is highly anticipated. The bout will take place in Riyadh in December, and it will be the first undisputed contest in the heavyweight division since the Lennox vs. Tyson fight in 1999, where all the belts were on the line.