WBC unveil special belt for Fury – Ngannou fight

World Boxing Council prepared a special belt for tonight’s fight between WBC Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and MMA sensation Francis Ngannou.

Fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

WBC said that “Riyadh Champion” belt is tribute to late president Jose Sulaiman, who dreamed to establish boxing in Middle East.

“In a landmark event for combat sports enthusiasts worldwide, the much-anticipated “Battle of the Baddest” between WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and MMA sensation Francis Ngannou is set to kick off this year’s Riyadh season on October 28th.  The belt pays tribute to the late Jose Sulaimán whose dream it was to establish a boxing in the Middle East, by including his image. The faces of Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are also shown, together with WBC heavyweight legend and Ngannou’s trainer – Mike Tyson. The “Riyadh Champion” belt, with its striking designs and symbolism, ensures that the victor will be commemorated not only as a champion of their sport but also as a symbol of unity; as in sports, as in life”, WBC informed.