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Francis Ngannou has expressed his gratitude towards Cristiano Ronaldo after the football legend gifted the UFC icon a luxurious £110,000 watch.
Ngannou vs Fury Showdown Approaching
The Cameroonian fighter is gearing up to face off against WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia this coming Saturday.
Ngannou's Journey from UFC to Boxing
Ngannou, 37, previously held the title of undisputed UFC heavyweight champion after defeating Ciryl Gane in January 2022. However, he recently left the UFC due to contract disputes and has since shifted his focus to the boxing world in search of major fights.
A Lavish Gift from Ronaldo
As the highly anticipated Riyadh clash draws near, football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted Ngannou with an extravagant watch as a gesture of support. The watch is reportedly worth half a million Saudi riyals or £110,000.
Ngannou's Appreciation on Social Media
Ngannou took to social media to share a video of his reaction to receiving the lavish gift from Ronaldo. The two athletes initially met in January, where Ronaldo convinced Ngannou that Saudi Arabia is the future of sports.
Ronaldo's Influence
Thanks to Ronaldo's encouragement, the much-anticipated fight between Ngannou and Fury is just around the corner. Ngannou expressed his positive experience in Saudi Arabia, stating that the country is changing rapidly and is the future of sports.
Ronaldo's Support
Ronaldo is expected to be ringside this weekend, showing his support for his friend Ngannou during the monumental fight.
