Francis Ngannou will make his pro boxing debut against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in Riyadh this weekend. Ahead of the match, Cristiano Ronaldo gifted him a special edition watch.
This Saturday, Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is stepping into the ring to take on Tyson Fury, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion, in a 10-round match.
In Saudi Arabia, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also a dedicated MMA fan, expressed a keen interest in meeting Francis "The Predator" Ngannou.
In their recent reunion, Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassr, gifted Ngannou a unique timepiece worth over 100,000 euros, a limited edition from Jacob & Co known as 'Heart of Ronaldo.'
Ngannou took to Instagram to share a video of his precious gift, with the caption, "Got to pick up my new watch ahead of fight week here in Riyadh. Thank you @jacobandco Riyadh & my brother @cristiano!"
Additionally, Ngannou had the opportunity to meet Jacob Arabo, the co-owner of Jacob & Co, a prestigious brand endorsed by Cristiano Ronaldo himself, further highlighting Ronaldo's support for hosting high-profile fights in Saudi Arabia.