Tyson Fury announced an opponent for the fight in Saudi Arabia

After promising but ultimately unsuccessful negotiations with Oleksandr Usyk's team, heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury finally found an opponent.

His closest opponent will be legendary former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, who left the promotion earlier this year.

The fight will take place in Saudi Arabia on October 28 - moreover, according to the rules of boxing. Although Ngannou initially offered mixed martial arts.

The contract for the fight has already been signed. At the same time, according to some reports, the WBC belt owned by Fury will not be at stake.