THIS SATURDAY, October 28th, Tyson Fury will step into the ring in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to take on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The showdown, dubbed ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet fight’.
The fight, will kick off this year’s Riyadh Season, with the Saudi state going all-out in what promises to be a season of huge sports and entertainment events. Let’s look at how the bookies think Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou is going to play out and offer some tips for those who fancy a flutter on the big fight.
???? Current Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou odds
- Tyson Fury to win at 1/16 with BetMGM
- Francis Ngannou to win at 8/1 with Spreadex
- Draw at 50/1 with Spreadex
Tyson Fury is the overwhelming favourite for Saturday’s heavyweight encounter, with the fight priced at 1/16 with BetMGM, with Ngannou at 8/1 with Spreadex.
Odds are provided by our our expert's best rated legal UK bookies. Odds are subject to change.
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????♂️ Tyson Fury’s latest matches and form
Fury’s last fight was in December 2022, with the champ defeating Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Before that, he secured a TKO victory over Dillian Whyte at Wembley.
His last real test was against Deontay Wilder, with Fury delivering back-to-back KO wins over his opponent in Las Vegas to wrap up one of modern boxing’s finest rivalries.
Fury has not lost a professional fight in his career, coming into Saturday’s fight with a 33-0-1 record.
????♂️ Francis Ngannou’s latest matches and form
Ngannou has not been involved in any sort of professional fight since January 2022. He defeated Ciryl Gane by unanimous decision at UFC 270 before leaving the company when his contract expired.
He has never had a professional boxing match before but has been one of the most dominant UFC heavyweights of the last decade. He finished his time in the company with a six-fight winning streak, defeating names like Stipe Miocic, Junior dos Santos, and Cain Velasquez
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou betting tips and odds
With the win markets not presenting a huge deal of value for the KSI vs Tommy Fury fight, here are three alternative bets you could consider this weekend.
Under 6.5 rounds at 1/2 with bet365
Tyson Fury is going to want to put on a show for the Saudi audience on Saturday night, but he is also not going to want to go an entire ten rounds just months away from his fight with Usyk.
Fury’s experience should give him plenty of control in the bout, and he will want to finish it early.
Under 6.5 rounds feels like a good middle point, with Ngannou likely to tire as the fight progresses. You can bet on under 6.5 rounds at 4/9 with bet365.
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A Knockdown in rounds 1-3 at 7/10 with BetVictor
As we have mentioned, Fury is not likely to want this fight to go very long, and he might even seek to end it really early and make a statement.
Many pundits have criticised Fury for taking the fight, and one way to respond to that would be for him to get a decisive early win. You can get a knockdown in the first three rounds at 7/10 with Bet Victor.
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Francis Ngannou by KO/TKO or DQ at 10/1 with bet365
If you think Ngannou has any hope of picking up a win on Saturday, then you have to be looking at the KO/TKO markets.
Ngannou’s former employer, Dana White, once famously claimed that Ngannou had the world record for the strongest punch, and in a sport where the ‘puncher’s chance’ is a very real thing, an outside bet on a KO could be worth looking at.
If Ngannou is going to win this fight, there is no way it is on points, so he will need to land a KO blow to Fury early on. While this is highly unlikely, it can not be ruled out and can be found at 10/1 with bet365.
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????️ How to bet on Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
Placing a bet on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight is a simple process. Bettors just need to complete the following steps:
- Choose a boxing bookmaker you would like to use. If you are a new customer, make sure you claim the welcome bonus.
- Once there, head to the ‘A-Z Sports’ section and find boxing.
- Find either the date of the event ‘October 28th’ or the name of the event.
- Select the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight.
- Add your selection to your betting slip.
- Enter your stake and double-check that everything is correct.
- Confirm your bet, sit back and enjoy the fight.
Who is the favourite to win, Tyson Fury or Francis Ngannou?
Unsurprisingly, Tyson Fury is the strong favourite to pick up the win on Saturday night.
He is currently priced at 1/16 with BetMGM to pick up the win in Riyadh. Spreadex provides the highest odds for a Francis Ngannou win and a draw at 8/1 and 50/1 respectively.
???? What’s the weight category of the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight?
Fury and Ngannou are two of the most dominant heavyweights of their respective sports, so there was no way this fight was being fought at anything other than heavyweight.
Both men are huge athletes; Fury stands at 6ft 9 and was 268lbs for his last fight, while Ngannou is 6ft 4 and has fought in the 265lb heavyweight division in the UFC.
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Who has more professional matches, Tyson Fury or Francis Ngannou?
Tyson Fury is vastly more experienced than his opponent on Saturday night. Ngannou has never boxed before, while Fury has 33 professional fights under his belt. Of course, Ngannou does have a storied MMA career, having fought in 20 professional fights.
Even if you were to compare MMA and boxing, Fury has still had a much longer career than Ngannou. The Gypsy King had his first pro fight in 2008, while Ngannou didn’t turn pro until 2013.
Who has more wins in their professional career, Tyson Fury or Francis Ngannou?
Tyson Fury has won 33 of his 34 professional boxing matches, with the only ‘blemish’ on his record being a split-decision draw with Deontay Wilder in 2018. Ngannou has never boxed before, but he has a dominant MMA record. He has fought 20 times, winning 17 and losing three.
Who has more KOs in their career, Tyson Fury or Francis Ngannou?
Given that Francis Ngannou has never been involved in a professional boxing fight, it is a given that Fury has achieved more knockouts.
Fury has won 24 of his 33 fights via knock-out. Inside the Octagon. However, Ngannou is famous for his knockout ability, with the former UFC Heavyweight Champion winning 12 of his 17 fights by knockout. Including KO wins against major players like Stipe Miocic, Alistair Overeem, and Cain Velasquez.
???? What’s on the line if Francis Ngannou wins?
While Saturday’s fight is a professional encounter, Tyson Fury does not have to put his WBC world heavyweight title belt on the line. However, a special belt has been created for the event.
The Riyadh Champion’s belt will be given to the winner as part of the Riyadh Season event.
Some would argue that there is something more important on the line: Tyson’s professional pride.
Fury is unbeaten in the boxing ring, and a loss to Francis Ngannou would have serious ramifications for his career, especially with a fight with Oleksandr Usyk on the horizon.
Are there any undercard fights that you should pay attention to?
Riyadh is set for a big show on Saturday night. In the most notable bout, Fabio Wardley will put his WBA title on the line against David Adeleye. Joseph Parker also looks to settle his ongoing feud with Simon Kean in what promises to be one of the night’s most explosive encounters.
Veteran Carlos Takam will also take on Martin Bakole, with the 43-year-old Cameroonian competing in his second fight of the year following his split decision win over Tony Yoka in Paris this March.
Saturday’s undercard in full:
- Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
- Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
- Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
- Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
- Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
- Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan
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