The two heavyweight champions are scheduled for a showdown in Riyadh on October 28, kickstarting Riyadh Season, one of the biggest annual entertainment events across the globe.

Tyson Fury, the undefeated Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion of the world. As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away! This guy is supposed to be the hardest puncher in the world, but let’s see how he reacts when he gets hit by the Big GK. I can’t wait to get back out there under the lights. I’m looking forward to showing the world that The Gypsy King is the greatest fighter of his generation in an epic battle with another master of his craft.

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years. His dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is hiz opportunity to make that dream come true and cement his position as the baddest man on the planet. He said "All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.”

The announcement clarified that the fight will take place in a regulation boxing ring under boxing rules, including three ringside judges using the 10-point must system.

"I can't wait to get back out there under the lights," Fury said in a statement. "I'm looking forward to showing the world that The Gypsy King is the greatest fighter of his generation in an epic battle with another master of his craft."

"My dream was always to box, and to box the best," Ngannou said in his statement. "After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet."