Netflix's latest sports offering gives a behind-the-scenes look at the boxing match dubbed 'Battle of the Baddest.' WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took on Francis Ngannou at Boulevard Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28 last year.
In a twist, the match was former UFC champion Ngannou's professional boxing debut. Officials confirmed the fight was allowed and would last for 10 rounds, but that Fury's title would not be at stake.
Ngannou had desired to try boxing professionally for a while and wanted to fight Fury in particular. However his contract with the UFC meant he couldn't pursue this.
After departing the UFC last January, he went on to sign with the PFL, which allowed him to box. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
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