Tyson Fury Names Ronaldo As GOAT Ahead of His Saudi Arabian Showdown With Francis Ngannou

• Tyson Fury has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo as the football GOAT
• The WBC heavyweight champion believes no player comes close to Ronaldo in the history of the sport
• Meanwhile, Fury is scheduled to face Francis Ngannou in the bout dubbed "Battle of the Baddest"

Boxing legend Tyson Fury bestowed the title of the "greatest footballer in history" upon Cristiano Ronaldo in anticipation of the upcoming Battle of the Baddest match against Francis Ngannou.

Fury, widely recognized as the world's leading heavyweight boxer, though contested by Oleksandr Usyk, the holder of the WBO, WBA, and IBF belts, is scheduled to square off against Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, at the Freedom Arena in Riyadh.

Before the highly anticipated match, coined the "Battle of the Baddest," Fury and Ngannou, alongside several other boxing luminaries and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, graced the Champions Gala, per the Sun.

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Ronaldo, attending the event, engaged in heartfelt discussions with various esteemed guests, including a one-on-one conversation with the British heavyweight boxer.

During their exchange, the 35-year-old Fury made a significant declaration about Cristiano, who currently plies his trade with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

According to the Gypsy King, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus sensation stands as the most exceptional football player to have ever left his mark on the sport, as cited by The Nassr Zone.

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Following their discussion, the Portuguese football sensation playfully mimicked throwing a punch at the renowned boxer as they posed together for a group photograph at the Gala, as reported by GOAL.

In good spirits, the boxer reciprocated by pretending to stagger in response to Ronaldo's playful gesture.

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Ngannou, a former UFC sensation, will be making his boxing debut in a highly anticipated 10-round match against the Gypsy King.

Anticipation is high for the showdown between these two formidable athletes, each reigning as top talents in their respective sports. The clash between the British boxing sensation and the Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist is poised to deliver an epic and unforgettable spectacle.

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Sports Brief also reported on Ronaldo adding his influential presence to promote the highly anticipated upcoming blockbuster fight in Riyadh.

Although some have voiced criticism, perceiving the event as primarily profit-driven, Saudi Arabia is leaving no stone unturned in its promotional efforts, with Ronaldo actively contributing to the campaign.

The Al-Nassr luminary utilized his Instagram platform to share a newly unveiled promotional advertisement for the fight, featuring his own participation. In the video, Ronaldo is depicted attending a simulated press conference, where he is prompted to share his insights on the impending high-profile bout.