- Tyson Fury will face Francis Ngannou in a crossover fight tonight
- Several famous faces from around the world are in Saudi Arabia for the fight
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Several famous faces have been spotted in Saudi Arabia for Tyson Fury’s “Battle of the Baddest” crossover fight against Francis Ngannou.
The Gypsy King and former MMA star will face off tonight in Riyadh in one of the most anticipated fights of the year. The ring walks start at 10:40 p.m.
This came after a gala dinner was held on Friday where several celebrities and big names from across the sporting world were photographed together.
And even more famous faces were out and about on Saturday: Cristiano Ronaldo – who moved to Saudi Arabia last year when he joined Al-Nassr – spent time with Tommy Fury after chatting to Tyson backstage last night.
A “World Champions Lunch” was also held during the day, attended by several boxing legends such as Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and MMA star Conor McGregor.
Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted with Tommy Fury ahead of Tyson Fury against Francis Ngannou
Many fighting legends such as Mike Tyson, Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao are also in Saudi Arabia
Kanye West showed up in Riyadh to attend the highly anticipated crossover fight
Rio Ferdinand was also in Saudi Arabia and briefly joined TNT Sports’ live coverage
WWE boss Vince McMahon (right) and legendary wrestler The Undertaker (left) were also there
Ronaldo’s former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand is in Saudi Arabia and was spotted fighting.
The 44-year-old appeared on TNT Sport ahead of Fury-Ngannou and spoke about the evening ahead.
Elsewhere, Kanye West turned up in Riyadh to attend boxing, as did WWE boss Vince McMahon and legendary wrestler The Undertaker.
Meanwhile, Tyson Ngannou trained ahead of his fight with Fury and the former boxer was another guest at Friday’s gala dinner.
Tyson was pictured with Brazilian Ronaldo, with the football legend currently busy as owner and chairman of Spanish second division club Real Valladolid.
Oleksandr Usyk – who last month signed a contract for an undisputed world heavyweight title fight with Fury later this year – was also at the event and exchanged an unexpected hug with Fury on the night.
Brazil’s Ronaldo was pictured with Tyson at a pre-fight gala dinner on Friday evening
Oleksandr Usyk was also there and gave Fury an unexpected hug before their fight
Legendary American rapper Eminem looked unrecognizable as he posed with Ngannou
Many other boxing stars were also pictured, including former light welterweight and welterweight champion Ricky Hatton.
The Brit is now a promoter and trainer and his son Campbell fights professionally at lightweight.
Legendary US rapper Eminem also had fun as he posed for photos with Ngannou.
However, the now 51-year-old looked unrecognizable from his heyday in the spotlight as he wore a cap and appeared to have a ponytail.
