Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo surprised former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou with a great gift – a watch worth €130,000. The Portuguese presented his gift to the MMA fighter in Riyadh, where Ngannou’s next fight will take place.
The 37-year-old Cameroonian will face world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury on Saturday, October 28.
Ronaldo and Ngannou met in January when Cristiano convinced the fighter that the Persian Gulf was the future of the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted Francis Ngannou a limited edition watch from Jacob&Co called “Heart of Ronaldo”. It is worth around £100,000.⌚️✨
Cristiano will be present at the fight between Fury and Ngannou on Friday in Riyadh. 🇸🇦🥊pic.twitter.com/Mhdv5YSSBc
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“A lot of people don’t realize it, but the change is happening here and now. That’s my feeling. I thought it would be awkward in this country. But it’s actually cool, a completely normal life,” Ngannou explained.