The stars came out in full force for the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the celebrity guest list was nothing short of legendary.
Big names from sports, music, and entertainment filled the arena for the massive crossover event. Among the A-listers spotted ringside were:
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Kanye West
- Ronaldo Nazário
- Eminem
- Manny Pacquiao
- Conor McGregor
Many of these stars were invited by the Saudi Arabian government as part of their efforts to promote the high-profile fight and boost the global appeal of sports in the region.
Eminem & Mike Tyson’s Viral Conversation Ringside
One of the most entertaining moments of the night happened away from the ring — Eminem and Mike Tyson were seen chatting ringside, and their funny exchange quickly went viral.
In a lighthearted clip, Eminem reacts to a punch thrown by Ngannou and asks:
Eminem: “What the hell was that?!”
Mike Tyson: “Superman punch.”
Eminem: “Yeah!”
Mike Tyson: “That’s what they do in UFC.”
Eminem: “Did you teach him that?”
Mike: “Not this one, but I told him to use it though.” [Both laugh]
Eminem: “Yeah!” [Laughs again]
The exchange between the two legends — one from the boxing ring and the other from the rap world — added some unexpected humor to an already thrilling night.
A Night of Icons
From fighting legends like Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao to global icons like Eminem and Cristiano Ronaldo, the event proved to be more than just a boxing match — it was a full-blown celebrity spectacle that had the world watching.
La réaction d’Eminem et Mike Tyson sur le Superman Punch de Francis Ngannou 😭
Eminem: Wtf, c’était quoi ça ?
Mike: Superman Punch, ils font ça à l’UFC
Eminem: C’est toi qui lui a appris ?
Mike: Non, mais je lui ai dit de le tenter
Eminem: 😂😂— interlude (@interludefrance) October 29, 2023
