This bout has been talked about for well over a year now, but it seems both parties have come to terms as Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are finally set to square off in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on October 28, 2023.
"The Gypsy King" opened up at -1,500, fell as short as -700, and now stands as a massive -1,000 favorite. Meanwhile, the former UFC Heavyweight champion returns as a +600 underdog to pull off the upset.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou odds
| Favorite | Odds | Underdog | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fury | -1,000 | Francis Ngannou | +600 |
Odds as of July 11, 2023.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou odds analysis
Two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury last fought back in December of 2022, in which he defeated Dereck Chisora by TKO to improve to 33-0-1.
Fury is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time and has notable victories against Chisora (thrice), Wladimir Klitschko, and Deontay Wilder (two wins by knockout and draw). "The Gypsy King" is a massive heavyweight that combines strong fundamentals, good movement, laser-like accuracy, and a granite chin.
Francis Ngannou is the hardest hitter in MMA and seven of his last eight wins in the UFC have come by way of knockout — with six of those coming inside of the first round. His last bout came in January of 2022 when he successfully defended the UFC Heavyweight title, but an inability to reach terms with the MMA organization saw him depart from the Octagon.
Ngannou has a background in boxing and originally pursued a professional career in the sport before joining MMA Factory in France. Ngannou signed a deal with PFL back in May just two months after having MCL and ACL surgery, and he's been practicing in the squared circle since.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou tale of the tape
| Tyson Fury | Francis Ngannou | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Age | 36 |
| 6-foot-9 | Height | 6-foot-4 |
| 85 inches | Reach | 83 inches |
| 33-0-1 (23 KOs) | Record | 17-3 (12 KOs)* |
*Ngannou's MMA record
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Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou card info
- The fight is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28, 2023.
- The fight will take place in a regulation boxing ring under boxing rules, but it is yet to be determined if this will be an exhibition bout, if Fury's WBC Heavyweight title will be on the line, and how many rounds it will be.
- No undercard has been announced for this fight as of July 11, 2023.
How to read boxing odds
The most common way of betting on a boxing match is by picking the overall winner of the bout. With Fury being the favorite for this fight, his odds have the minus sign (-) in front of them at -900. This means that bettors would need to wager $900 in order to win $100. A Ngannou win would pay out more as he's the underdog at +500. This means that a $100 wager would profit $500.
As we get closer to the fight date, other prop bets will become available, such as method of victory and round betting.
The odds listed above are in American format, but can easily be converted to decimal or fractional format via our odds converter tool.
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