Ronaldo teases boxing promoter during star-studded fight night
The Portuguese representative was one of the special guests at the gala, where the main event was the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Cristiano Ronaldo was amused by the request to predict the English champion. He teased his interlocutor.
12:21 PM EDT, May 19, 2024
The victory fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury occurred from Saturday night to Sunday morning, Eastern Time. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted the boxing event, and Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the special guests at the gala. The Portuguese star didn't have to travel far since he plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo chatted with several people, including Frank Warren. The Englishman, born in London, is a boxing promoter and a supporter of Arsenal Football Club.
Frank Warren asked Cristiano Ronaldo to predict the English champion. The Portuguese were surprised by the question and burst out laughing. The Al-Nassr player knew his interlocutor was an Arsenal fan and teased him. "Arsenal will not be the champion," said Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese's prediction is not controversial because Arsenal, with one round left before the season's end, is second in the Premier League table behind Manchester City. Their chances of surpassing the leader are slim. On Sunday, Arsenal will face Everton, while Manchester City will play against West Ham United.
Cristiano Ronaldo himself was heavily involved in English football in the past. He achieved his first club football success wearing the colors of Manchester United, to which he returned before moving to Al-Nassr.
