Tyson Fury Vs. Francis Ngannou: The Biggest Stars In The Stands

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On October 28th, two of the greatest fighters went head-to-head in a collision to find out who was the baddest man on the planet.

Tyson Fury, who is the WBC heavyweight champion (of boxing), and Francis Ngannu, who is the former UFC Heavyweight champion of the world, put on a show that drew all kinds of stars from around the world to watch an epic battle in the grand arena of Saudi Arabia.

After a close fight, Tyson Fury got the better of Francis Ngannu and won a split decision.

While it was a big crossover fight to find out who was the superior, more important was the truckloads of money both expected to receive.

Tyson Fury claimed Francis Ngannu would net a respectable $10 million from this fight; Dereck Cherosa claimed Tyson Fury would walk away with a massive $50 million in his deal with Saudi Arabia.

Though the fight was a blockbuster event in and of itself, what captured people’s attention most was the flood of stars and celebrities who came to watch it.

If you were too focused on the fight, here are some of the biggest names spotted at the event.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Net Worth: Approximately $500 Million

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best football players of all time and the most followed person on Instagram, with more than 600 million fans.

Ronaldo was sitting in the front row with his partner, Georgina Rodriguez.

A five-time Ballon d'Or winner (with a staggering net worth of $500 million), CR7 is one of the wealthiest sportsmen in the world.

His presence at the event was icing on the cake, bringing more intrigue to the clash of the two titans of the ring.

Conor McGregor

Net Worth: Approximately $200 Million

If you know about the UFC, you surely know the name Conor McGregor; Conor is not just a fighter, but the guy who made the sport (UFC) the major attraction it is today.

The amount of success he achieved in the UFC and the revenue he generated for the business and himself is unmatchable.

He is the wealthiest fighter in the UFC, with a massive $200 million net worth.

McGregor's "Notorious" presence added interest to the bout, for fans of the sport in particular.

Eminem

Net Worth: Approximately $250 Million

Marshall Mathers is better known by his stage name Eminem.

He is one of the greatest rappers of all time, and is credited with introducing hip-hop music to middle America.

Eminem's songs accumulate billions of streams, and his talent has earned him a vast fortune, resulting in a colossal net worth of $250 million.

Kanye West

Net Worth: Approximately $400 Million

One of the most popular rappers and songwriters (who has won 24 Grammy Awards), Kanye West is a big name in the music industry with millions of followers.

Along with Eminem, he was at the event enjoying the action in the ring, and presumably mingling with his fellow A-listers.

With all the success and fame he has from recording and producing, it is no wonder that Kanye West retains an impressive net worth of $400 million.

Ronaldo Nazario

Net Worth: Approximately $160 Million

Ronaldo Nazario is one of the best player the fertile football soil of Brazil ever produced.

In 2002, he led Brazil all the way to World Cup glory - their record fifth championship crown.

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner was a distinguished athlete who had a unique style and elegance in his play.

With the success he had on the football pitch, Nazario accumulated a net worth of around $160 million.

Larry Holmes

Net Worth: Approximately $18 Million

Larry Holmes is a professional American heavyweight boxer who reigned as a champion for many years.

Regarded as one of the best in the history of boxing, Larry Holmes was the fighter who beat the great Ali in 1980.

The boxer has an impressive record of 69 wins and six losses in his time in the ring.

Across an illustrious career, Holmes accumulated a massive wealth of $18 million – and was included in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.

Mike Tyson

Current Net Worth: Approximately $10 To $15 Million

One of the most iconic and most feared heavyweight boxers who has ever lived, Mike Tyson was never the type to take fights "deep," and instead just finished off his opponents in early rounds.

Tyson was in attendance for this mega-fight, but not just as a spectator.

Iron Mike was the person who trained Ngannu for his fight against Fury and, as such, was in Ngannu's corner for this star-studded showdown.

Mike Tyson still holds the record of being the youngest heavyweight champion in the world, earned when he was just 20 years old.

In the course of his legendary boxing career, Tyson was able to accumulate a fortune of $430 million – later losing the majority of his money.

The Undertaker

Net Worth: Approximately $20 Million

Mark Wiliam Claway - known by the ring name “Undertaker” - is a retired professional wrestler who was a WWE superstar and has millions of fans around the world.

The Undertaker's inimitable presence and general unique style made him an icon in the world of wrestling. Often called “The Dead Man,” he put on a show of which very could rival.

His ability to routinely draw crowds of millions to the WWE helped him earn a fierce net worth estimated at around $20 million.

Vince McMahon

Net Worth: Approximately $2.6 Billion

Vince McMahon is a businessman and co-founder of the modern WWE network, and he was among attendees for the bout between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannu.

The sports executive and wrestling promoter is a well-known name in North America, for his role in the WWE, as a meme, and for some less pleasant reasons.

McMahon is indeed a large presence in professional wrestling, but has come under fire for myriad reasons – including with respect to the horrifying rate of premature deaths among former wrestlers:

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Some wrestler deaths were never mentioned by WWE at all, much to the chagrin of WWE fans.

Controversies aside, Vince McMahon is a billionaire, with a whopping net worth estimated to be somewhere in the vicinity of $2.6 billion.

Salman Khan

Net Worth: Approximately $360 Million

Salman Khan is a well-known Indian actor who has been at the apex of Bollywood for decades.

People call him “Bhai” (which means "brother") in Bollywood, as a nod to his oversized influence on the industry.

Salman Khan was at the fight, sitting next to Cristiano and his girlfriend Georgina at the event.

Sallu Bhai is one of the wealthiest Bollywood actors, with a net worth of more than $360 million.

Dmitry Bivol

Net Worth: Approximately $10 Million

A man who had recently defeated one of the greatest fighters ever - Canelo Alvarez - was on the scene to witness the collision of these two giants of the ring.

The technical master is still undefeated, holding a professional record of 21 wins and 0 losses, with a (modest by the standards of this list) net worth around $10 million.

Amir Khan

Net Worth: Approximately $40 Million

Amir Khan is a British-Pakistani professional boxer who held the WBA and IBF welterweight world championship titles between 2009 and 2012.

At the event, "King Amir" Khan met with Eminem ... and gifted the musician his personal million-dollar watch – a generous gesture which attracted immense interest across the internet.

"King Khan" holds an incredible professional record of 34 wins and six losses, and along with that, he has earned a magnificent fortune of $40 million.

Sadio Mane

Net Worth: Approximately $30 Million

Sadio Mane is a star Senegalese footballer who exemplifies the perfect balance of humility and pure talent.

Though he plays for Al Nassar these days (along with Cristiano Ronaldo), Mane’s prime was at Liverpool, where he won the UEFA Champions League and Premier League.

Mane also won a Golden Shoe for a joint top scorer, and was named Africa’s best player of the year. The star player has accumulated a substantial net worth of $30 million, from his football talent and hard work.

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