Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou – 'The Battle of the Baddest' as it happened after worlds of boxing and MMA meet

Updated 19/03/2024 at 09:11 GMT

In one of the biggest fights of the year., Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou faced off in a fight with drama no one saw coming. You can watch the entire affair on TNT Sports Box Office. You can watch TNT Sports Box Office without being a TNT Sports customer.

Francis Ngannou punches Tyson Fury during the Heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou at Boulevard Hall on October 28, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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WATCH THE INCREDIBLE FIGHT AND MAKE YOUR OWN CALL ON WHO WON...

How to watch Fury v Ngannou in the UK on TV

Fury v Ngannou pay-per-view (PPV) costs £21.95 in the UK and can be watched through BT TV, Virgin TV and Sky or online via the web or the TNT Sports Box Office App. You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy this event.

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0100 - THANKS FOR FOLLOWING THE ACTION WITH US

What a night of action and the main event turned into a contest no one expected to see. We also had confirmation we will see a fight deciding the Undisputed World Heavyweight champion between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, which again will be on TNT Sports Box Office.

0056 - GREAT FIGHT TO WATCH - MCGREGOR

"Tyson couldn't hurt him," McGregor told TNT Sports Box Office.

"[It was a] Great fight, great fight to watch. There are great fights in the heavyweight division."

On the knockdown he said: "Lovely shot, caught him on the back of the head,"

0053 - NGANNOU CAN SPLIT TIME BETWEEN BOXING AND MMA

"The Professional Fighters League have the best fighter in the world," Hardy, head of PFL Europe fight operations, said. "It is in his contract he can split his time between boxing and MMA."

0051 - TYSON FURY GOT AWAY WITH ONE TONIGHT - BUNCE

"Was Fury so bad or was it because of things Ngannou was doing? Make no mistake, Tyson Fury got away with one tonight," TNT Sports' Steve Bunce said.

0050 - THAT WAS THE WORST I'VE SEEN TYSON SINCE JOHN MCDERMOTT FIGHT - FRAMPTON

Carl Frampton recalls the fight many thought Fury lost early in his career.

0048 - NGANNOU HAS RICHES IN FRONT OF HIM

He may not have won the fight but there is so much for Ngannou to gain. Who knows what Ngannou's contractual situation is with the Professional Fighters League but if he wants it there will surely be more big fights for him in boxing. Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua would be mouthwatering contests.

0043: "LET'S GO" - FURY AND USYK AGREE TO FIGHT NEXT

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have both agreed they will fight next in Saudi Arabia.

"It will be our next fight guaranteed," Fury said in the ring after the fight.

"We back in this ring on 23rd December," Usyk said, but Frank Warren suggested it was premature to think the fight could be on this date.

0039: I COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT I WAS WATCHING - FRAMPTON

"In my eyes he won the fight," Frampton told TNT Sports Box Office.

"He struggled with his style he was really awkward. We thought he was going to come out and swing, he boxed beautifully."

0036: I FELT FURY WON - LEWIS

"I felt Tyson Fury won," Lewis told TNT Sports Box Office.

"Ngannou oh my God, he really surprised me, he showed really good poise and patience.

"This was like a warm-up fight for the big fight for me."

NGANNOU: "I'M GETTING READY TO TAKE OVER"

"I came up short today...but I'm getting ready to take over," Ngannou told TNT Sports Box Office.

FURY: "HE'S GIVEN ME ONE OF THE TOUGHEST FIGHTS"

"He was very awkward, a very hard fight," Fury told TNT Sports Box Office. "I got the win and that's how it is.

"He's given me one of my toughest fights in the last ten years

On the knockdown: "It's part of boxing, I got caught behind the head again.

"I've been out of the ring a long time, 11 months and you could see with some rust.

"Francis is a good fighter and he caught me with some good shots."

FURY WINS SPLIT DECISION!

It draws boos from the arena. Ngannou won on one card 95-94, with Fury winning by a wide-looking 96-93 and 95-94 on the other cards.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 10: ANOTHER QUIET ROUND TO END FIGHT

It would be hard to give it to Fury. Ngannou forced the contest with Fury dancing from the outside. Neither landed many shots. Ngannou's corner lift him up. He is the moral winner whatever happens with the judges.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 9: A VERY QUIET ROUND

Maybe Fury nicked it by virtue of Ngannou not throwing much and Fury landing with a few jabs from range to head and body.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 8: NGANNOU FORCING FURY BACK

Ngannou throws a big left hand early forcing Fury back into the neutral corner and when they exchanged shots it was the underdog who got the better of things as the heavyweight champion was forced back. With two rounds to go he needs to turn things around and quickly.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 7: NGANNOU'S ROUND...

We really could see an upset here. Ngannou lands a southpaw left hand upstairs twice in the first minute, then with one to the body. There was little coming back from Fury until he slipped looking to land in close.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 6: NGANNOU PUSHES FURY BACK EARLY, BUT STARTING TO TIRE

The Cameroon fighter landing hurtful left hooks to the body, but as has been the pattern, Fury landed more as the round went on and Ngannou's mouth is gaping.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 5: AN UNTIDY ROUND

The crowd were chanting, encouraging the underdog: "Ngannou, Ngannou" and for much of the round it was an even encounter but a big one-two from Fury was maybe the first blow he landed which hurt the former UFC king.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 4: FURY FINALLY LANDING TOWARDS END OF ROUND

They would be enough to win him the round, but up until that point he looked untidy once more with Ngannou close to landing big shots.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 3: FURY GOES DOWN!

Fury came inside looking for a one-two and Ngannou threw a left hook which put the heavyweight champion on the floor. He may have been ahead in the round anyway with a left hook and short right hand landing earlier in the round while Fury was getting impatient.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 2: FURY WITH CUT ON HIS FOREHEAD

It looked like it came from a head clash. Ngannou looking to hold and hit when in close as well he might. Fury controlling the fight from range, but Ngannou staying patient and out of trouble.

FURY-NGANNOU - ROUND 1: IMPRESSIVE FROM NGANNOU, BUT FURY LANDS BIG BLOW

Fury came out with a big one-two which did not land, before targeting Ngannou with jabs to the body. Ngannou showed his schooling from Mike Tyson throwing double jabs and then right hands to the body. With thirty seconds remaining in the round, Fury landed a big right hand which Ngannou took well. Fury's round but encouragement from the former UFC champion.

2342 - LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE.....

The fighters are now being introduced.

2340 - ANTHEMS HAVE BEEN PLAYED

The Saudi, Cameroon and United Kingdom anthems all represented.

2335 - FURY LEAVES HIS THRONE AND ENTERS RING

He shadow boxes to the strains of Roy Orbison's Pretty Woman, before making his way to the ring to Chase & Stus & Bou's Baddadan.

2333 - FURY PASSES LEGENDS ON WAY TO ARENA

Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield exchange pleasantries with the Gypsy King as he moves from the dressing room to the main arena with Dolly Parton's Jolene playing.

2330 - NGANNOU RISES FROM HIS THRONE...

And Mike Tyson takes his crown off before he makes his way to the centre. Drake's God's Plan plays as he enters the ring.

2325 - MICHAEL BUFFER IS ON THE MIC...

Ngannou will be introduced first.

2322 - USYK GETS GREAT CROWD REACTION, RONALDO NOT SO MUCH...

2320 - SWEET CAROLINE IS PLAYING...

We're not far away now ... surely.

2313 - PARIS FURY HAS TAKEN HER PLACE AT RINGSIDE

And they are playing Freed from Desire, both signs we should see the fighters making their entrance shortly.

HOW TO WATCH FURY V NGANNOU IN THE UK ON TV

Sky customers can purchase TNT Sports Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports.

Customers in the Republic of Ireland can purchase TNT Sports Box Office via Sky at sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports. €29.99 or €34.99 (on the day).
Virgin Media TV customers in the UK: customers with a TiVo and/or V6 set-top-box should visit the On-Demand section and choose Live Events; customers with a Virgin TV 360 and/or Stream set-top-box should go to the Pay Per View Events rail.

BT TV customers can go to channel 494 and pay using their remote control.

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2300 - THE PRE-FIGHT ENTERTAINMENT IS OVER, FIGHT NOT LONG AWAY...

Quite a show for those in attendance at the Kingdom Arena.

2258 - FURY COMPOSED AHEAD OF BATTLE

2255 - MCGREGOR ADVISES NGANNOU TO 'MAKE IT A DOG FIGHT'

2252 - LIL BABY FOLLOWS UP.. AND NOW WE HAVE BECKY G

A phenomenal light show is going on behind the artists as well.

2245 - FLOWDAN IS FIRST ON STAGE

He performs Rumble, a track he released along with Skrillex and Fred Again last year.

2240 - CR7 WEIGHS IN ON BIG FIGHT

TNT Sports Box Office caught up with the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo before the main event.

2234 - THE OPENING CEREMONY SET TO BEGIN

It is hard to think of a boxing fight which has had this kind of build up. The Rumble in the Jungle had a three-day concert, but the fight took place a month later due to an injury to George Foreman.

2225 - NGANNOU NOT PHASED BY MIND GAMES

2222 - MIKE TYSON PREDICTS HOW NGANNOU WILL WIN...

He won a number of overhand rights, Michael Spinks especially comes to mind, and he thinks the same punch will prove key for Ngannou.

2217 - HOW WOULD LEWIS TAKE ON A CHALLENGE LIKE NGANNOU?

Three-time world champion Lennox Lewis never had an opportunity to fight in such a crossover contest, he told TNT Sports Box Office how he would have dealt with a challenge like Ngannou.

2212 - WHAT WOULD REPRESENT A 'WIN' FOR NGANNOU?

2210 - WE ARE 15 MINUTES FROM THE OPENING CEREMONY...

How to watch Fury v Ngannou in the UK on TV

Fury v Ngannou pay-per-view (PPV) costs £21.95 in the UK and can be watched through BT TV, Virgin TV and Sky or online via the web or the TNT Sports Box Office App. You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy this event.

Sky customers can purchase TNT Sports Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports.

Customers in the Republic of Ireland can purchase TNT Sports Box Office via Sky at sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports. €29.99 or €34.99 (on the day).
Virgin Media TV customers in the UK: customers with a TiVo and/or V6 set-top-box should visit the On-Demand section and choose Live Events; customers with a Virgin TV 360 and/or Stream set-top-box should go to the Pay Per View Events rail.

BT TV customers can go to channel 494 and pay using their remote control.

Viewers wanting to watch the fight online should visit boxoffice.tntsports.co.uk and follow instructions to subscribe and watch on the web or on the TNT Sports Box Office App, customers can choose to watch on the big screen using Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay.

EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 customers watching online or via the TNT Sports Box Office App can choose to add the payment to their mobile bill.

2205 - WARDLEY EYES FRAZER CLARKE FIGHT NEXT

Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke was at ringside making his intentions clear and Wardley said he is very open to another huge British title fight next.

"I've got one more fight at British level, if that man wants it we can have that fight," Wardley told TNT Sports Box Office.

2201 - 'THAT'S THE BEST I'VE FELT' - WARDLEY

"Ive got boxing IQ, I know how to draw people in," Wardley told TNT Sports Box Office. "I knew what to do as the rounds went on

"That's probably the best I've felt. Everyone tags this white collar name on me, I'm beating high quality amateurs."

2155 - WARDLEY HAD A HUGE LEAD ON CARDS

He was ahead 59-55 on two cards and 60-54 on the other. Wardley has added the Commonwealth crown and WBO European title to the Lonsdale belt and WBA Continental title he had going into this fight.

WARDLEY WINS BY TKO IN ROUND 7

He knocked down Adeleye with a huge right hand, left hook combination after the two broke from a clinch and though Adeleye beat the count and kept fighting he took a number of shots from both hands. Only the ropes kept him up as he stumbled into the ropes leading to the referee stepping in. A hugely impressive performance.

WARDLEY-ADELEYE - ROUND 6: ADELEYE STARTS STRONG, THEN WARDLEY TAKES OVER

Great start from Adeleye. He landed with a right to the body then two left hooks which stung Wardley and then he was warned for another forearm. As they resumed hostility Wardley dominated pawing with the jab and looking to draw a shot before countering, with success. Successive jabs seemed to sap strength from Adeleye who is bleeding from the mouth.

WARDLEY-ADELEYE - ROUND 5: WARDLEY TAGGED BUT STILL ON TOP

He is taking a risk fighting at close range and he had to eat a few jabs and both exchanged heavy shots in close. The best power shot of the round came from Wardley near the end with a right hand.

WARDLEY-ADELEYE - ROUND 4: LACK OF ADELEYE JAB COSTING HIM

Ironically the former white collar fighter looks the better schooled with the jab of Wardley controlling the bout. He must be so careful when in close though as vicious left hook counters from Adeleye when he had his back to the ropes show he is capable of a Julian Jackson-Herol Graham type detonator.

WARDLEY-ADELEYE - ROUND 3: WARDLEY TAKING CONTROL

Wardley landed a good shot early and then Adeleye was warned for throwing a forearm. The challenger for the British title landed a strong shot of his own shortly afterwards though. Wardley landed another good right hand near the end of the round and is now controlling the fight. TNT Sports' analyst Richie Woodhall fears both fighters could tire as they are putting so much into these big shots.

WARDLEY-ADELEYE - ROUND 2: WARDLEY LANDING MORE, ADELEYE THE BIG SHOTS

Wardley is controlling most of the fight, landing body shots which he obviously feels might be key, but once more Adeleye landed with the best shot lunging in with a right hand which Wardley took well.

WARDLEY-ADELEYE - ROUND 1: CLOSE FIRST ROUND

Adeleye landed the first big shots, but the fight then settled into a patient one with both patiently fighting at distance. Wardley looked to target the body, landing a few left hooks, but he took a left hook upstairs near the end of the round which nudged it towards Adelaye.

2124 - REFEREE GETS A BEGRUDGING GLOVE TOUCH

Now we are ready to go...

2120 - THERE IS A LOT OF BAD FEELING HERE

Adeleye approached Wardley as he entered the ring. Wardley looks the cooler customer. Will this prove key? Or is he intimidated? We will soon find out.

2115 - HUGE BRITISH TITLE FIGHT UP NEXT

A battle between two unbeaten fights, David Adeleye (12-0, 11 KOs) and Fabio Wardley (16-0, 15 KOs). There was a cut above the eyebrow and on the chin of Fabio Wardley after a scuffle on their media day and the thought is if they were not being paid 'Saudi money' he may have delayed the fight. Will this have an impact?

2110 - LEWIS' TIP FOR THE 'BATTLE OF THE BADDEST'

"I'm going with the boxer (Fury)," Lewis told TNT Sports Box Office. "In round five."

HOW TO WATCH FURY V NGANNOU IN THE UK ON TV

Sky customers can purchase TNT Sports Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports.

Customers in the Republic of Ireland can purchase TNT Sports Box Office via Sky at sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports. €29.99 or €34.99 (on the day).
Virgin Media TV customers in the UK: customers with a TiVo and/or V6 set-top-box should visit the On-Demand section and choose Live Events; customers with a Virgin TV 360 and/or Stream set-top-box should go to the Pay Per View Events rail.

BT TV customers can go to channel 494 and pay using their remote control.

Viewers wanting to watch the fight online should visit boxoffice.tntsports.co.uk and follow instructions to subscribe and watch on the web or on the TNT Sports Box Office App, customers can choose to watch on the big screen using Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay.

EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 customers watching online or via the TNT Sports Box Office App can choose to add the payment to their mobile bill.

2105 - LEWIS ON WHAT HE WOULD DO IF FIGHTING NGANNOU

"I wouldn't get close to him so he could use his power, because he's a striker," Lewis told TNT Sports Box Office. "I would stay far from him, especially for a couple of rounds, let him get tired and then take him out."

2100 - LEWIS ON HOW HE WOULD BEAT FURY

"He's tall, he's lanky, he's elusive, he moves well," Lennox Lewis told TNT Sports Box Office. "I would go straight after him, I hear Manny (trainer Emmanuel Steward) in my head going, 'get street with him!'"

2056 - 'GET YOUR POPCORN READY' - ITAUMA

Itauma tells fans to be ready to be entertained.

2052 - A REMINDER OF ITAUMA'S IMPRESSIVE KO

In just his sixth fight, Itauma showed his power as, in theory, he stepped up a level.

2047 - FURY HAS '40 WINKS'

He is the only person in the venue not hyped up for this contest. This will change in just over two hours' time.

2042 - FRAMPTON WEIGHS IN ON TYSON'S WEIGHT

2038 - PARKER: 'HE WAS TOUGH, VERY TOUGH'

"The coach (Andy Lee) was saying use the jab, the jab sets everything up," Parker told TNT Sports. "I'm hoping for another fight here in December.

"I can knock anyone out."

PARKER WINS BY KNOCKOUT IN ROUND 3!

Kean had both hands up high looking to block the jabs and straight right hands Parker was landing, so the New Zealander threw right uppercuts, the first of which wobbled the Canadian, then the second put him down on the canvas. The Canadian was unable to beat the count.

PARKER-KEAN - ROUND 2: FOOTWORK THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIGHTERS

Parker is relaxed coming in and out of range throwing jabs and combinations, whereas Kean has his legs a long way apart and is just really lunging in with single shots. He is hoping for a 'lottery' shot and if he doesn't land that the fight will be over in the next few rounds.

PARKER-KEAN - ROUND 1: PARKER SHOWING CLASS DIVIDE

Kean has shown his power with an overhand right and late left hook, but otherwise it was all Parker whose jab and left hooks to head and body had Kean rattled a little.

2017 - TWO HEAVYWEIGHT BANGERS UP NEXT

Former world champion Joseph Parker (32-3, 22 KOs) fights Canadian 'The Grizzly' Simon Kean (23-1, 22 KOs)

2014: HOW TO WATCH FURY V NGANNOU IN THE UK ON TV

Sky customers can purchase TNT Sports Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports.

Customers in the Republic of Ireland can purchase TNT Sports Box Office via Sky at sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports. €29.99 or €34.99 (on the day).
Virgin Media TV customers in the UK: customers with a TiVo and/or V6 set-top-box should visit the On-Demand section and choose Live Events; customers with a Virgin TV 360 and/or Stream set-top-box should go to the Pay Per View Events rail.

BT TV customers can go to channel 494 and pay using their remote control.

Viewers wanting to watch the fight online should visit boxoffice.tntsports.co.uk and follow instructions to subscribe and watch on the web or on the TNT Sports Box Office App, customers can choose to watch on the big screen using Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay.

EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 customers watching online or via the TNT Sports Box Office App can choose to add the payment to their mobile bill.

2007: NOT THE FIRST BATTLE BETWEEN BOXING AND MMA LEGENDS...

But this one is different in that both of these fighters are at or very close to their peak. Floyd Mayweather was two years into retirement when he beat Conor McGregor in ten rounds in 2017. James Toney was at least seven years past his best (and not in shape) when he lost to Randy Couture in the Octagon in 2010. Whatever happens tonight there will be no excuses in terms of them being in their sporting prime.

2000: WATCH FURY GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH TNT SPORTS' FRAMPTON

Here he made the claim he could win if he had - we presume he is not doing so now.

1954: FRAMPTON: MAKMUDOV CAN GO ALL THE WAY

The 34-year-old has 12 wins within the first round now.

1952: MAKMUDOV AGAINST ITAUMA ONE DAY?

It really would not surprise you if these two battled it out a few years down the line.

MAKMUDOV WINS BY TKO IN ROUND 1

Makmudov pushed his opponent against the ropes and then unleashed a brutal right hand which had the American down on the way down with a left hook accentuating the pain. The referee allowed Wright to continue but another huge right hand saw the former cruiserweight stumble and the referee to wave the fight off.

1942 - RUSSIA VS USA CONTEST

The vacant WBA international title is on the line as Montreal-based reigning NABF champion Arslanbek Makhmudov of Russia (17-0, 16 KOs), takes on Junior Anthony Wright (20-4-1, 17 KOs) a former World cruiserweight title challenger.

1937 - THE REMARKABLE STORY OF NGANNOU

It will be a sensation if Ngannou wins tonight, but when you watch his live story, you will see why he believes 'anything is possible'.

1933 - HOW TO WATCH FURY V NGANNOU IN THE UK ON TV

How to watch Fury v Ngannou in the UK on TV - Fury v Ngannou pay-per-view (PPV) costs £21.95 in the UK and can be watched through BT TV, Virgin TV and Sky or online via the web or the TNT Sports Box Office App. You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy this event. Sky customers can purchase TNT Sports Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via boxoffice.tntsports.co.uk.

Customers in the Republic of Ireland can purchase TNT Sports Box Office via Sky at boxoffice.tntsports.co.uk €29.99 or €34.99 (on the day). Virgin Media TV customers in the UK: customers with a TiVo and/or V6 set-top-box should visit the On-Demand section and choose Live Events; customers with a Virgin TV 360 and/or Stream set-top-box should go to the Pay Per View Events rail.

BT TV customers can go to channel 494 and pay using their remote control. Viewers wanting to watch the fight online should visit boxoffice.tntsports.co.uk and follow instructions to subscribe and watch on the web or on the TNT Sports Box Office App, customers can choose to watch on the big screen using Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay. EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 customers watching online or via the TNT Sports Box Office App can choose to add the payment to their mobile bill.

1927 - ITAUMA: 'IT'S ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER - GET YOUR POPCORN READY!'

"He's doing a fantastic job ... he's a ferocious puncher," an excited Warren said at ringside.

1925 - ITAUMA: 'UNCLE FRANK TOLD ME TO LET ME HANDS GO...'

Itauma taking advice from his promoter Frank Warren.

1923 - ITAUMA RECORD IMPROVES TO 6-0 (4 KOs)

It is hard not to be very impressed with this young fighter.

ITAUMA WINS BY TKO IN FIRST ROUND!

A short right hand put the Hungarian on the canvas and then he followed this up with uppercuts and body shots. Then a vicious right hook which wobbled his opponent against the ropes leading to the referee jumping up.

1915 - HERE COMES THE PROSPECT...

Moses Itauma (5-0, 3 KOs) faces Istvan Bernath (10-1, 8 KOs). Bernath had a perfect record until he was stopped in his last bout against Terrell Woods in the fourth round. Itauma, 18, has hopes of becoming the youngest ever World Heavyweight champion.

1910 - TECHNICAL ISSUES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED...

Our apologies. Thankfully we have not missed any action. The next fight is coming up.

1900 - NGANNOU ALREADY EYEING REMATCH AFTER VICTORY

The former UFC Heavyweight champion hopes to repeat this event after shocking the world in Saudi Arabia.

1854 - WHAT CAN WE TAKE FROM THE WEIGH IN?

1844 - SNEAK PEAK INSIDE TYSON'S DRESSING ROOM

Everything is bigger with this fight...

1840 - HOW TO WATCH FURY V NGANNOU IN THE UK ON TV

1834 - CHECK OUT THE POWER OF BAKOLE!

BAKOLE WINS BY TKO IN ROUND 4!

The referee stepped in. Takam complained but it was a good decision. His legs were wobbly from early in the round. Bakole took off where he left off in the third round landing with hooks and uppercuts, but it was a left hook to the body which precipitated the end of the fight, making Takam wince and then struggle to avoid right hands over the top.

BAKOLE-TAKAM - ROUND 3: A BRUTAL ROUND

Both looked to land big shots on the inside but Bakole landed with many more, wobbling Takam with hurtful left hooks and uppercuts. It did not seem the right tactics to fight Takam inside nullifying his reach advantage but Bakole's power is a different level.

BAKOLE-TAKAM - ROUND 2: BETTER SIGNS FROM TAKAM

He got close a couple of times and landed a right hand and left hook. This may have earned him a share of the round with Bakole not throwing a great deal.

BAKOLE-TAKAM - ROUND 1: BAKOLE ON TOP

He is weighing in at a huge 299lbs but it is not affecting him at present landing a number of jabs and a couple of mean right hands.

1810 - FIRST FIGHT OF THE NIGHT COMING UP

Ten rounds of heavyweight action with Martin Bakole (19-1, 14 KOs), from the Democratic Republic of Congo but based in Scotland, fighting Carlos Takam (40-7-1, 28 KOs) of the Cameroon.

1805 - HOW TO WATCH FURY V NGANNOU IN THE UK ON TV

1800 - HELLO AND WELCOME...

Thanks for joining us for the 'Battle of the Baddest', one of the sporting events of the year - certainly if we are to judge by the luminary in attendance.

Exclusive: Tyson Fury says he 'could drink 25 pints of beer and still beat Francis Ngannou in a fight'

Tyson Fury has claimed he "could drink 25 pints of beer and still beat Francis Ngannou in a fight" ahead of ‘The Battle of the Baddest’ this weekend, which is live on TNT Sports Box Office.

Fury - who is considered one of boxing’s greatest heavyweights of all time - is staking his reputation against Ngannou, the MMA star and former UFC heavyweight champion who is stepping into the boxing ring for the first time.

Most expect Fury to prevail, and the man himself has been typically confident in the build-up, making a bold prediction about how easily he expects to brush aside the 6ft 4in French-Cameroonian.

Fury and Ngannou stare down for final time before the ‘Battle of the Baddest’ Fury and Ngannou stare down for final time before the ‘Battle of the Baddest’

"I once stated that I could drink 15 pints of beer and still beat Anthony Joshua in a fight," Fury told TNT Sports pundit and former world champion Carl Frampton.

"So I'm going to go on record and say this - I could drink 25 pints of beer and still beat Francis Ngannou in a fight."

Read the full set of quotes from Fury here.

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HOW TO WATCH FURY V NGANNOU IN THE UK ON TV

How to watch Fury v Ngannou in the UK on TV

Fury v Ngannou pay-per-view (PPV) costs £21.95 in the UK and can be watched through BT TV, Virgin TV and Sky or online via the web or the TNT Sports Box Office App. You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy this event.

Sky customers can purchase TNT Sports Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via https://www.sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports.

Customers in the Republic of Ireland can purchase TNT Sports Box Office via Sky at https://www.sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports - €29.99 or €34.99 (on the day).

Virgin Media TV customers in the UK: customers with a TiVo and/or V6 set-top-box should visit the On-Demand section and choose Live Events; customers with a Virgin TV 360 and/or Stream set-top-box should go to the Pay Per View Events rail.

BT TV customers can go to channel 494 and pay using their remote control.

Viewers wanting to watch the fight online should visit https://www.tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice and follow instructions to subscribe and watch on the web or on the TNT Sports Box Office App, customers can choose to watch on the big screen using Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay.

EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 customers watching online or via the TNT Sports Box Office App can choose to add the payment to their mobile bill.

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TNT Sports presents the premium live sports rights previously carried by BT Sport including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, MotoGP, Cricket, UFC, Boxing and WWE. The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination. You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

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