The Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou crossover fight has taken over the combat sports world. The two heavyweights will meet in a history event later this month. And ahead of the fight, the event is writing history in different ways, now becoming the first combat sports event to feature on the famous Las Vegas Sphere.
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Fury vs Ngannou will happen on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. While Fury’s WBC title will not be on the line, the two will compete for an honorary title. In addition, the two will also make lucrative purses. And ahead of the fight, the promoters are leaving no stone unturned with hyping up the event.
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Fury and Ngannou have done multiple events promoting the fight. With two press conferences and many other media duties, the two heavyweights are doing their best to ensure this becomes one of the biggest fights in history. And now, they have taken it a step further.
Francis Ngannou shared a video on social media to show the fight poster appearing on the famous Las Vegas Sphere. The Sphere rose to attention earlier this year for its unique exteriors. And now, two of the most recognizable faces in combat sports are featured on it.
However, this advertisement set the promoters back a fortune. According to reports, it costs over $650,000 to advertise for one week on the sphere while the daily charges amount to around $450,000. Thus, the Riyadh Season, who are the main sponsors of the event, has shelled out a huge fee to promote the event.
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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
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So there you have it. This is how much Fury and Ngannou are promoting their fight. What do you make of the event? Do you think it will be a success?
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