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Francis Ngannou, the former UFC champion, had an awkward encounter with rap superstar Eminem ahead of his megafight with Tyson Fury in Riyadh. The two megastars crossed paths at a pre-fight event in Saudi Arabia, where they posed for a photo together after an initial mix-up.
Ngannou's double take
During a gala dinner at the St Regis Hotel, Ngannou walked past Eminem without acknowledging him. It wasn't until his coach, Dewey Cooper, pointed out the rap star that Ngannou realized his mistake. A video clip from the event showed Ngannou's hilarious expression change as he embraced Eminem and later posed for a photo together.
Battle of the Baddest
The much-anticipated crossover boxing bout between Ngannou and Fury, dubbed the Battle of the Baddest, is set to take place in Las Vegas. Ngannou, who recently left UFC and signed with Professional Fighters League, has been trained by boxing legend Mike Tyson for the fight. Although Fury's heavyweight title will not be on the line, he is putting his undefeated record at stake.
A star-studded event
The bout has attracted stars from all over the world, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the list of celebrities attending the event. Ronaldo was joined by former Brazilian international Ronaldo at the gala dinner. Eminem was also in attendance, adding to the star power. Other notable attendees included Rio Ferdinand and Mike Tyson himself.
Overall, the encounter between Ngannou and Eminem provided an amusing moment ahead of the highly anticipated megafight. Fans eagerly await the outcome of the Battle of the Baddest, which promises to be an epic showdown between two heavyweight greats.
