Cristiano Ronaldo is not known for his modesty. On and off the field, the renowned Portuguese star has a penchant for luxury and enjoying the rewards he has achieved in his career in the world of football. This even extends to your friends.
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However, last week, the player surprised famous fighter Francis Ngannou, one of the most prominent figures in MMA. On social media, the Cameroonian fighter showed off a watch worth US$128,000 that he received as a gift from Cristiano Ronaldo. Ngannou commented: “I have to get my new watch before fight week here in Riyadh,” referring to the capital of Saudi Arabia, where he will compete against British boxer Tyson Fury.
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The fight between Ngannou and Fury will take place on Saturday, in Saudi Arabia. In the ring, the rules of professional boxing will be applied, with a total of 10 rounds. It is worth noting that the World Boxing Council (WBC) belt, currently in the hands of British Fury, will not be at stake.
In January, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ngannou had the opportunity to meet in person in the Saudi capital, where they were able to enjoy an inspiring conversation and moments of fun. The Cameroonian fighter described the meeting as “an excellent conversation”.
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