In a globally anticipated boxing event held at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena on October 28, high-profile celebrities from around the world flocked to witness the showdown between heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The event dubbed the ‘Battle of the Baddest’, lived up to its billing with a thrilling 10-round fight. Moreover, it captured the attention of fans and spectators alike.
Tyson Fury emerged victorious, clinching the title in what proved to be an exhilarating and memorable clash between two formidable fighters. Legends like Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Conor McGregor showed up at the event, and Prince Naseem Hamed‘s son took the chance to meet all his idols.
Naseem Hamed’s son reminds fans of the glorious day
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In the Instagram post, Sami Hamed shared multiple pictures, one with Pacquiao and Ray Leonard, one with Mike Tyson, and then another one with Conor McGregor. In the caption of the post, he wrote, “Blessed to be amongst greatness Alhamdulilah.” The fans more than appreciated the pictures.
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Along with the fans, even Prince Naseem took to the comments section, where he talked about how people need to be around their idols more. He wrote, “Surround yourself with people who inspire you and dreams often become reality!!”
One of the fans stated that the last photo is their favorite, where Sami can be seen with his brothers. They wrote, “Last photo is the hardest.”
Another fan stated that such a roster was something that could only be associated with royalty. They wrote, “Masha’Allah… A Royal Roster.”
One fan talked about how Hamed just achieved every man’s dream. They wrote, “There’s levels to this.”
A fan predicted that Hamed is going to do something great in the future. They wrote, “Destined for Greatness Inshallah.”
This event had blown up everybody’s minds, as nobody could predict such a hefty attendance of so many boxing legends under one roof. The former UFC fighter even called the event to have an “unlimited budget.”
The Bellator MMA fighter was surprised by the budget of Fury vs. Ngannou
The presence of notable figures like Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson added to the spectacle, with Jackson highlighting the significant budget invested in the event. Even the performances in between the fights felt no less than a Super Bowl performance, with all the lit-up stage and background dancers.
The weigh ins looks like it cost more than Bellator 😲😬@Turki_alalshikh @RiyadhSeason #furyvsngannou #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/StKmdA4P8m
— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) October 27, 2023
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The clash between Fury and Ngannou transcended traditional boundaries, attracting not only boxing enthusiasts but also garnering recognition within the mixed martial arts community. The crossover event showcased the appeal and magnitude of the matchup. Jackson wrote, “The weigh in looks like it cost more than Bellator.”
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Even Cristiano Ronaldo had attended the event, besides the boxing legends. So, everybody was just in awe of the grandeur event that they were witnessing. Would you want to see more fights happen in Saudi Arabia? Let us know in the comments section.
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