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TYSON FURY is in Riyadh ahead of Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster clash against Francis Ngannou this evening.And the Gypsy King’s wife Paris has now joined her hubby to give fans an inside scoop into the couple’s time at a lavish Saudi Arabia theme park.Tyson Fury and Paris have shared their tour of Riyadh ahead of AJ’s clash against Ngannou on Friday nightCredit: instagram @parisfury1Paris gave a glimpse to fans of Riyadh’s premier entertainment zone Boulevard WorldCredit: instagram @parisfury1The pair even got a picture with a life-size gorilla King KongCredit: instagram @parisfury1Paris was even spotted shooting a shotgunCredit: instagram @parisfury1The pair have left their seven children at their mansion in Morecambe as Fury will feature on DAZN for tonight’s fight alongside David Haye and Conor Benn with Kate Abdo, Ade Oladipo and Ariel Helwani.But before the 35-year-old heads to the Kingdom Arena for the anticipated bout the boxer had to do some exploring of one of Riyadh’s coolest tourist spots.And Paris did not gatekeep as she shared to her Instagram their lavish visit to the premier entertainment zone Boulevard World.She posted a series of photos from their evening at the attraction resort and captioned it: “We had a great night @blvdworldsa went around the world in one night.READ MORE IN BOXING”Solved the pharaoh tomb mystery in Egypt, ran the scare house of Mexico, saw King Kong climbing the Empire State Building! Great fun. Have to bring the kids next time.”The WBC heavyweight champ’s wife even posted the couple shooting shotguns in the Saudi capital.And blonde locks Paris had to get a snap in Pharaoh’s tomb flaunting her pink Chanel 2.55 bag that is estimated to be worth £4362 topped with her Christian Dior sliders worth another £620. The oil-rich government opened the multi-use park in 2022 which features several recreations from Transatlantic and Asian countries.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL This includes the Lake Lagoon – a 12-hectare large man-made lake.There are twelve culturally-oriented subzones in Boulevard World including Italian, American, Greek, Chinese, Mexican, Egyptian, French, Moroccan, Spanish, Japanese, Indian and Thailand.Paris Fury shares touching pics reuniting with Tyson in Saudi Arabia… with £3k suitcase and £4k handbag in tow Paris even joked “Paris is in Paris” as she took a quick video of herself passing through the recreated French capital topped with a fake Eiffel Tower.Tickets to the family-friendly Boulevard World start from just £6 per person and go up to £107 for a family ticket.But for Fury, this trip is not just fun and game as the result of Joshua’s clash against Ngannou could be crucial for him later in the year.Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk, 37, on May 18 for the undisputed title after he pulled out of their February 17 date due to a cut sustained in sparring.And the winner between Joshua, 34, and Ngannou, 37, are in line to challenge for the unified crown afterwards.So Fury will have a keen eye on the crossover clash – as years of bitter feuding between AJ, Fury and Ngannou still remain.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Brit is the only professional boxer to have faced ex-MMA star Ngannou in the ring so far.The WBC heavyweight champion clinched a controversial points win over Ngannou in October – despite being knocked down in the third round.Paris flaunts in her £4k Channel bag and £600 Christian Dior shoes in Pharaoh’s tombCredit: instagram @parisfury1Fury also joked ‘Paris is in Paris’ as they passed through the recreated French capitalCredit: instagram @parisfury1 More

FANS are convinced they know who will win tonight’s fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou after rapper Drake placed a huge £500,000 bet.The two behemoths will clash in Saudi Arabia for an amazing crossover fight in the boxing ring.Fans reckon they know who will win between Anthony Joshua and Francis NgannouCredit: GettyDrake has made a huge £500,000 call… but will his curse strike again?Credit: GettyThe natural advantage lies with Joshua, who was once the sport’s heavyweight champion of the world.But UFC legend Ngannou will prove to be tough opposition after almost defeating current boxing king Tyson Fury at Christmas.And fans cannot choose between the stars as the clock ticks down to the opening bell.However, rapper Drake has now given an indication as to who will win tonight.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Canadian musician revealed he has placed a £500k bet on Ngannou to emerge victorious.Should the MMA man win, it will bank Drake nearly £1.5million.But if history proves anything, it’s that Joshua will emerge victorious tonight instead.The infamous ‘Drake curse’ has seen numerous athletes and teams fall victim to the rapper’s predictions.Most read in BoxingHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGAlmost every time he bets on someone to win, they end up losing.Conor McGregor, Man City and Jake Paul have all fall by the wayside after being backed by Drake.When is Tyson Fury fighting Anthony Joshua?Drake has bet £500k on Ngannou and is stands to win £1.5mCredit: Instagram @champagnepapiVictims of the ‘Drake Curse’Who has fallen victim to Drake’s bets?

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Conor McGregor (UFC loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, 2019)

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The hitmaker did manage to end his terrible streak after correctly tipping Argentina to beat France in the 2022 World Cup final.But supporters still reckon his old curse will strike again tonight.Drake revealed he had bet £500k on Ngannou in an Instagram post, saying: “Betting on a scary man.”One fan replied: “Ah man I don’t know about this one.”Another declared: “Drake just staked money on Ngannou, Joshua is def winning.”One noted: “Drake curse going to kick in for Ngannou.”Another added: “Whoever Drake bet on is losing the match.”ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT More

TYSON FURY has been named as a pundit for Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight clash with Francis Ngannou this evening.The Gypsy King will feature on DAZN alongside David Haye and Conor Benn with Kate Abdo, Ade Oladipo and Ariel Helwani hosting.Tyson Fury will be a pundit for Joshua vs Ngannou tonightCredit: GettyFury is the only professional boxer to have faced ex-MMA star Ngannou in the ring so far.The WBC heavyweight champion clinched a controversial points win over Ngannou in October – despite being knocked down in the third round.He was quick to praise the Predator after the bout in Saudi Arabia, admitting: “That definitely wasn’t in the script. Francis is a hell of a fighter.”He’s strong, he’s a big puncher and a lot better boxer than we thought he’d ever be.READ MORE IN BOXING”He’s a very awkward man and he’s a very good puncher.”And I respect him a lot, before the fight and after the fight.”Ngannou appeared to get the better of Fury during a pre-fight press conference on Thursday.The Gypsy King gatecrashed the conference by sitting in the front row and heckling his former rival.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTFury claimed that he would beat the ex-UFC champion in the ring or octagon.However, Ngannou responded: “I’m going to wipe the ring with your a*** again – there was blood in the ring!Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou go at each other during AJ vs Ngannou presser – former UFC champ tells Fury I’ll wipe the ring with you a**”Your only chance is in the boxing ring with boxing rules, when you step out the ring you better stay five metres away because if I lose it, you’ll have a really bad time my friend.”Respect the fact boxing rules are protecting you, because you are nothing in front of me. I’ll beat you every day, twice on Sunday!”Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has admitted that he is “nervous” for the bout.Hearn, who has promoted Joshua for several years, told SunSport: “There is very little reward for the fight.”The main reason we’re taking the fight is because of the credibility because of his performance against Fury. Obviously the money as well.”But also His Excellency saying the winner of that fight should move forward and fight the winner of Fury vs Usyk. And that’s what we want.”In one fight, AJ could become undisputed after we chased it for three or four years.”He could beat Ngannou, fight for the undisputed and win. The path is clear in Saudi Arabia for us to do that.”But still, the fact remains we’ve got to get through Francis Ngannou.”He continued: “I’m excited [for the fight] and nervous as well. Ngannou is still a little bit of an unknown quantity if you like.”I mean he’s a big, strong beast of a man. But I still feel that, on paper, our boxing guys should be beating the likes of Ngannou.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But in the heavyweight division, as you saw against Tyson Fury, if you’re strong and you’re technically sound and you’re tough enough and you can whack, then you’ve got a chance.”And he was unlucky not to get the win against Tyson Fury. So it gives AJ the credibility to go and fight him.” More