Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury returns to the ring for the first time since last December when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a scheduled 10-round boxing main event. This will be Ngannou’s boxing debut as he returns to combat sports following his retirement following his UFC 270 victory over Ciryl Gane in January 2022. The fight anchors the main event between Fury and Ngannou at the event, which takes place at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Riyadh Arena in Saudi Arabia. Fury successfully defended his title twice last year, with wins over Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte.
Fury is a -2,000 betting favorite (risking $2,000 to win $100), while Ngannou is at +1080 in the latest Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou odds. The over/under for the total rounds completed is 4.5, with the under listed at +122 and the over listed at -156. Before you decide on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury, be sure to check out SportsLine expert Peter Kahn’s boxing predictions and betting tips.
Kahn is a true boxing insider who always has his finger on the pulse of what’s going on inside and outside the ring. He has mentored numerous world champions and currently mentors 20 fighters through his company Fight Game Advisors. Kahn won the 2022 Boxing Writers Association of America Cus D’Amato Manager of the Year award and was inducted into the 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.
Kahn is scary when it comes to picking fights. He’s an astounding 44-13 in his last 57 SportsLine box picks, bringing in bets ranging from nearly $4,000 to $100. Everyone who has followed him has already experienced massive success.
Now, as Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou approaches, Kahn has studied the duel from every angle and made confident decisions for the fight. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou preview
Ngannou, who has long maintained a stoic and reserved attitude, told the media this week that he felt no pressure for Saturday’s fight because just being in the ring was a victory of sorts.
The former UFC heavyweight champion quickly went from one of the MMA promotion’s most popular fighters to one of its most polarizing, and how much of that was his fault depends on your perspective. He was criticized for only fighting three times in his last three years in the UFC, although he struggled with injuries during that time and claims to have never turned down an offer to fight.
Additionally, during his public contract dispute with the UFC, many observers sided with the promotion and UFC President Dana White, arguing that Ngannou had overstated his influence and made unreasonable contract demands.
Ultimately, Ngannou landed an MMA contract with the PFL, which is known for offering attractive fighter pay for its stars, and he landed Saturday’s boxing match against Fury, which could reportedly earn him a paycheck in the neighborhood of $10 million. He reportedly earned $600,000 in prize money for his last UFC fight.
“This is already a success,” said Ngannou. “This is already a victory. Saturday night I go out looking for a second win, but I’ve already won. I won everything.”
Fury is a fearsome fighter with a lot of bravery. He has won his last four fights by knockout, including a TKO against Chisora at the 2:51 mark of the 10th round last December. It was his third defense of the WBC heavyweight title. His fight with Whyte didn’t go the distance either, as he defeated his opponent in 2:59 minutes in the sixth round.
Fury, who began his professional career in 2008, has a record of 33-0-1 in 34 career fights. He has recorded 24 wins by knockout, with the only blemish being a 12-round split decision draw in December 2018 against Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title. Since then, he has faced Wilder twice, earning a seven-round TKO victory in February 2020 to win the WBC and vacant The Ring heavyweight titles. They met in a rematch in October 2020, with Fury landing an 11th-round knockout and retaining the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.
How to pick Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
We can say that Kahn loves the fight to last 4.5 rounds. He also made the call based on a Method of Victory prop and a confident money line pick. You can only see his picks at SportsLine.
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