Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Latest fight updates and results tonight

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘punches’ Tyson Fury as pair joke ahead of Francis Ngannou fight

Tyson Fury and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou will meet in the boxing ring tonight, in one of the most controversial fights in recent memory.

Fury, 35, reigns as WBC heavyweight champion but has not fought or defended his title since December, when he beat Derek Chisora for the third time to stay unbeaten. The Briton is due to finally face unified champion Oleksandr Usyk next, but he must first navigate this unique match-up with Ngannou.

Ngannou, 37, vacated the UFC heavyweight title upon leaving the mixed martial arts promotion in January and has not fought since January 2022, but he is deemed the hardest puncher in combat-sports history – potentially giving him a shot at a seismic upset in Saudi Arabia.

Can the Cameroonian shock the boxing world? Or will Fury produce a boxing clinic and coast towards his planned clash with Usyk, which is set to take place in Riyadh like tonight’s main event? Find out with our live fight updates and results, below.

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Joseph Parker vs Simon Kean

We’re still waiting for Parker and Kean.

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 20:07

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Joseph Parker vs Simon Kean

Next up, Joseph Parker takes on Simon Kean! More heavyweight action to whet the appetite for the main event.

New Zealand’s Parker was stopped by Joe Joyce last year – and previously lost to Anthony Joshua – but has bounced back with two wins this year.

Parker, a teammate of Fury, will hope he can get not only a victory but a quick one, so he can watch as much of the Rugby World Cup final as possible!

His nation takes on South Africa in France, with kick-off five minutes away.

Joseph Parker (Simon Marper/PA)

(PA Wire)

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:54

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Junior Anthony Wright

Wright is a former cruiserweight, and he definitely looks the smaller man in there. He uses that inherently quicker movement to dart around in the early exchanges, however.

A couple of nice shots from him, from varying angles, but he’s caught with a pair of nasty hooks and goes down!!! Wow!

Wright beats the referee’s count but immediately eats a clean right hook, and he’s shaken to his core! He’s still standing, but he’s frozen, and the referee steps in!

It’s all over in Round 1! As expected, dare I say it…

Arslanbek Makhmudov def. Junior Anthony Wright via first-round TKO (1:10)

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:46

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Junior Anthony Wright

Russia’s Makhmudov is 17-0 (16 KOs) at 34 years old. Eleven of his wins have come in the first round.

Meanwhile, American Wright is 20-4-1 (17 KOs) and 37 years old.

Makhmudov is the favourite here, and we may be looking at another early finish, based on his career so far…

Aaaaand we’re under way!

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:37

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Junior Anthony Wright

Just like the last two fights, all the bouts from here on out are heavyweight contests.

Next up: Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Junior Anthony Wright.

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:28

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Moses Itauma def. Istvan Bernath

Itauma is actually a southpaw who is naturally right handed, which explains in part why he has such a powerful jab.

That was the shot that dropped Bernath, before Itauma got the finish with his opponent against the ropes later in Round 1.

Moses Itauma def. Istvan Bernath via first-round TKO (1:53)

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:23

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Moses Itauma vs Istvan Bernath

Itauma with a couple of sharp jabs to the body at once. Now he adds a left hook.

Bernath wings out two counter hooks with mixed success. He’s already backed up against the ropes.

Itauma maintains the pressure, flicking jabs through his opponent’s guard. Bernath’s face is already reddened around his right eye.

OH! And Itauma puts down Bernath with a stern jab!!

Bernath beats the referee’s count but then eats a southpaw cross! Itauma gets a little overeager and misses with an uppercut, but then a right hook to the head wobbles Bernath!

Itauma follows up again, and the ref steps in! It’s all over in Round 1!

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:20

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: Moses Itauma vs Istvan Bernath

While TNT Sports’ stream continues to fail and frustrate, the undercard continues, but thankfully we have just about enough picture to provide you with live updates!

Britain’s Itauma is still just 18 years old and is one of the most exciting prospects in the heavyweight division.

His pro record is 5-0 (3 KOs). Can the southpaw improve that streak here? Let’s find out!

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:17

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: TNT Sports stream fails as viewers left with screeching sound

Next up: Moses Itauma vs Istvan Bernath in yet another heavyweight clash.

But will fans see it? The TNT Sports stream is still down. ESPN+’s stream is working, however.

Here’s our Sports Editor, Jack Rathborn, with more on the matter:

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 19:10

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Fury vs Ngannou LIVE: TNT Sports stream fails as viewers left with screeching sound

Ten minutes into this fault, and I at least have hold music now, rather than that screeching sound. Hopefully it’s the same for others.

That said, better yet would be the stream actually working!

“We apologise for the break in transmission and hope to correct the fault shortly,” is what TNT Sports are showing at the moment. Nothing else.

TNT Sports’ stream fails during the Fury vs Ngannou undercard

(TNT Sports)

Alex Pattle28 October 2023 18:58

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