Tonight is going to be a historic event for the world of boxing as Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury are set to lock horns in Riyadh. While WBC has offered a special Riyadh edition title for the headliner, the event is already embraced by some of the biggest global superstars.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Eminem, Conor McGregor, and eminent combat legends like Manny Pacquiao, Mike Tyson, and several more names are under one roof in the Middle east, ready to watch ‘The Predator’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ fight.
Despite all the hype, Fury vs Ngannou isn’t an orthodox boxing fight. Ex-UFC champ Ngannou will make his pugilistic debut against world champion Tyson Fury. Meanwhile, traditional boxing fans also have an event for them in-store.
WBC super featherweight world champion O’Shaqiuille Foster will put his belt on the line against Eduardo Hernandez at a Matchroom Event in Mexico. Here’s which boxers will compete in both the cards and where to watch.
Boxing Tonight: Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Card, TV, channel and More
Fury vs Ngannou will be streamed live on USA in ESPN+ PPV for $79.99. UK fans shall watch them live on TNT Sports. DAZN will telecast the event live in places other than USA, UK, Canada and Ireland. Fury vs Ngannou event will begin at 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. UK / 8 p.m. AST. The main card will begin at 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. UK / 8 p.m. AST. Here’s the full card.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou; Heavyweight
Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye; Heavyweight
Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean; Heavyweight
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright; Heavyweight
Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath; Heavyweight
Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole; Heavyweight
Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan; Super welterweight
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O’Shaquille Foster vs Eduardo Hernandez- TV channel and more details
Overshadowed by the Fury vs Ngannou hype, Foster vs Hernandez is s till an important contest in the ongoing super featherweight title picture. The champion will be competing against Hernandez in the opponent’s turf. The fight will take place Cancun, Mexico, and DAZN will stream it across 200 countries. The event shall begin at 8:00 PM ET/ 1:00 AM UK Time. The main event are expected to start at 10:39 PM ET/ 3:39 AM UK Time. Here’s the full card
O’Shaquie Foster vs. Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez; For Foster’s WBC super featherweight title
Justis Huni vs. Andrew Tabiti; Heavyweight
Eduardo Nunez vs. Oscar Escandon; Super featherweight
Javid Ramirez vs. Rodrigo Medina; Middleweight
Carlos Ortiz vs. Amadeus de la Torre; Light middleweight
Hector Munguia vs. TBA; Featherweight
Eduardo Uicab vs. TBA; Bantamweight
