Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight: WBC heavyweight champ, ex-UFC titleholder agree to October showdown

Fury and Ngannou are regarded as the best heavyweight fighters in their respective sports

Showdowns between stars from boxing and MMA is not a new concept, but there has been nothing like the upcoming clash between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. The mega-fight, set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, represents a pairing of the consensus top heavyweights in both sports.

The fight will take place under the official rules of boxing with three judges at ringside and the 10-point must system. It is unclear if this fight will count as an officially sanctioned match or an exhibition bout.

Ngannou left the UFC as the reigning heavyweight champion following a lengthy, much-publicized dispute with UFC president Dana White over pay. After months of speculation surrounding his free-agent status, Ngannou signed with Professional Fighters League, not only as talent but as a figure who was pegged to help improve fighter pay as a part of the promotion's "pay-per-view super fight division."