Now the national anthems of Saudi Arabia, Cameroon and the United Kingdom.

Tyson Fury is dancing around, looking incredibly relaxed, while his father John Fury holds his WBC belt behind him.

Now the pace picks up as Tyson Fury runs to the ring. We are at 1.35am local time and still not started.

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Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor is ready to watch the action in Saudi Arabia.

And now we get a sight of Tyson Fury. Just like Francis Ngannou was, Fury is sitting on a throne, wearing a crown.

Before the indoor fireworks start as he gets ready to make his way to the ring.

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Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, who now plays his football in Saudi Arabia, is sat ringside.

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman accompanied Ngannou to the ring.

It's a spectacular sight, with spotlights all around the ring and a host of Cameroon flags being waved as Francis Ngannou gets ready to make his appearance.

Whatever your thoughts on the fight, there's no doubt that it's an incredible story for Ngannou, who was born into poverty, worked in a sand quarry as a 12-year-old, was homeless in Paris in his mid 20s and is now involved in this massive event.

He's earning a reported £8m tonight and has a chance to produce the biggest shock in boxing history.

Michael Buffer, the voice of boxing, has the microphone in his hand.

"Let's get this party started," is the cry.

It's about time.

Tyson Fury refers to himself as 'The Gypsy King' and he has just had some kind of crown placed on to his head backstage as he gets ready to appear. Hopefully soon.

No matter where it is, Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond provides the soundtrack to the few moments before a ring walk. Here's no difference.

Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan, speaking to TNT Sports: "It's amazing, it's not only that we're here at a massive boxing event, but we're here with many other champions. Yesterday I saw Ronaldo and then I turned around and saw the Brazilian Ronaldo! What Saudi Arabia have done, props to them."

Fighting comeback: "There's always been talk about me and Manny [Pacquiao] fighting one day. We both had a chat and we don't mind putting the gloves back on. We were both world champions and we sparred with each other. I fought here in 2019 and to do that again would be huge."

Gift to Eminem: "I got a present from the WBC president. It's a bracelet of the WBC belt and I gave it to Eminem as a present. He was so happy. This is something he never had so why not?"

Prediction: "Tyson Fury wins by knockout inside four or five rounds. He'll play with Ngannou. He has a big fight before the end of the year with Usyk."

Watch as Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou face off before their heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia.

Oleksandr Usyk, who should be next for Tyson Fury in December, gets a great cheer from the Riyadh fans when he is shown on the big screens.

A less positive reaction when Cristiano Ronaldo, now playing his football in Saudi Arabia, is highlighted.

British heavyweight Frazer Clarke: "It's such a huge night of boxing but the main event doesn't involve two boxers. It shows you where boxing is at the minute. I think there can be only one winner - Tyson Fury. Francis Ngannou may have a puncher's chance but it's a very small puncher's chance. It's a great card with heavyweight bouts but the main event should be a foregone conclusion."

Former lightweight world champion Anthony Crolla: "If Ngannou does it, I genuinely think it would be one of the biggest upsets in sporting history, not just boxing. The fight lasts as long as Fury wants it to last. A big thing will be if this [Oleksandr] Usyk fight is made for 23 December, then he won't want to take too many chances. So I see it being over in three rounds. I'm expecting him to dance about, poke and break Ngannou down. Maybe even let Ngannou let some shots go and show him elusive he is. But I reckon Fury will get him out of there by the halfway mark. I'll be really surprised if it goes past that."

Former light-middleweight world champion Hannah Rankin: "I have Fury winning this fight with the far superior boxing ability. I think he is approaching this fight seriously as Ngannou does have power in his punches, if not the same boxing ability, and Fury doesn't want to risk the fight with Usyk being delayed by a cut or an injury. I think he will use the fight to showcase his boxing skills and ability to a packed out crowd and no doubt there'll be some showmanship in there as well."

Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on TNT Sports

The main thing Francis Ngannou has over Tyson Fury is that he has absolutely nothing to lose.

Francis Ngannou, speaking to TNT Sports: "I know him and I know his game. I am not playing his game, I playing mine.

"I have to start fast. I need to find my pace in the right and wait for the opportunity when it comes.

"So many people play mind games, but this can't get to me. I've been in the game so long now, I consider it a part of the game. It's nothing personal.

"Boxing was my first love ever since I can remember.

"The path of life, you can't really explain. We just live our lives. I always think, you do your best and see what happens. Sometimes it can be quite amazing."

Brazilian World Cup winning-striker Ronaldo, speaking to TNT Sports: "So far it's so good. It's unbelievable what they did here. It's beautiful to see all the people very excited for this fight. I'm so happy to be here.

"I think it's going to be great. Fury is truly a boxer, but if Ngannou can get some punches then it's done."

"Yesterday we had a dinner with all the legends, I had a picture with Mike Tyson and posted on my Instagram."

Former super-middleweight world champion Richie Woodhall: "I think Tyson Fury wins this fight when he decides to. I don't give Francis Ngannou much of a chance. I think the first three rounds will be crucial for Ngannou to get the win. There's no way he can beat Fury on points - he's not used to 10 rounds, he's not used to professional boxing. I can honestly see Fury playing the game for a little while and then when he wants to finish it, I'll be very surprised if it goes beyond six rounds."

American heavyweight Jared Anderson: "If I had to guess I'd go with Tyson Fury. I'm a huge Tyson fan, and I hope Mike Tyson did his best with Francis Ngannou to help him get past the length, but I've got Fury beating him by a large margin."

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos: "It's going to be a great show but I see Tyson Fury doing what he does best, moving around, throwing jabs, and little by little, taking the fight. But I'm rooting for Francis Ngannou. Of course I want the MMA world to have their first victory over the boxing world. He has the power, he's maybe the hardest hitter ever in MMA. We have little chances so let's go for it."

Boxing world champion Nina Hughes: "Comfortable win for Fury. Plays with him in the early rounds, ending with Fury knocking him out later in the fight."