Ronaldo leads VIPs on red carpet ahead of Fury’s Saudi showdown against Ngannou

CRISTIANO RONALDO led the glamorous VIPS on the red carpet ahead of Tyson Fury’s historic crossover fight with Francis Ngannou.

Stars from all over the world have flown in for the bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Cristiano Ronaldo dressed down for the Gala dinner
Cristiano Ronaldo dressed down for the Gala dinner
Brazilian Ronaldo opted for a smart suit
Brazilian Ronaldo opted for a smart suit
Rio Ferdinand opted for an oversized shirt
Rio Ferdinand opted for an oversized shirt
Tyson Fury and wife Paris wowed in their patterned outfits
Tyson Fury and wife Paris wowed in their patterned outfits

Many of the celebrities have attended a Gala dinner at the St Regis Hotel.

Ronaldo, 38, did not have far to go as he is currently playing his football in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Nassr.

The Portuguese star turned up in a casual look as he wore a pair of jeans and a hooded jacket.

Ronaldo was joined by his namesake, former Brazilian international Ronaldo at the event.

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The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan ace stunned as he wore a smart suit with an open-collar white shirt.

And of course, Fury and his wife Paris also blessed the red carpet in their patterned outfits.

Paris looked stunning in her pink dress while Fury looked dapper in his unique suit as they posed for photographs.

During his time in front of the press, Fury also met rival Oleksandr Usyk.

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The pair will fight in December, however, they shared an embrace which saw the British boxer lifted up by the Ukrainian.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand also made an appearance on the red carpet.

The retired footballer wore a stylish oversized black shirt as he spoke to members of the press.

Mike Tyson also joined the list of those by also wearing a suit.

Mike Tyson wore a smart suit on the red carpet
Mike Tyson wore a smart suit on the red carpet
The boxing legend has been giving Francis Ngannou tips
The boxing legend has been giving Francis Ngannou tips
Iconic football star Ronaldo Nazario was thrilled to meet Tyson
Iconic football star Ronaldo Nazario was thrilled to meet TysonCredit: instagram @ronaldo
Eminem posed for a picture with Ngannou
Eminem posed for a picture with NgannouCredit: X @tntsports

The boxing legend had earlier been seen handing out advice to Moses Itauma.

Rap star Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, was also in attendance for the dinner and posed for a picture with Ngannou.

He was wearing a black jacket and matching hat, along with a large gold chain around his neck.

VIP guests, legends and boxers all posed for a photo together with a boxing glove on one hand.

The VIPs all posed for a group shot
The VIPs all posed for a group shotCredit: TOP RANK BOXING

Fury and Ngannou took their spots at the top of the picture while other stars such as Tommy and John Fury, Mike Tyson and Abdu Rozik were in the front row.

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker made the most of the event as he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Eminem as well as MMA fighter Israel Adesanya, former boxer Lennox Lewis and Amir Khan.

He also snapped pictures with Roy Jones Jr, Michael Buffer and Joe Calzaghe.

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Joseph Parker grabbed a snap with Ronaldo and Fury
Joseph Parker grabbed a snap with Ronaldo and FuryCredit: Instagram @joeboxerparker
Parker also got a selfie with Lennox Lewis
Parker also got a selfie with Lennox LewisCredit: Instagram @joeboxerparker
He also met the Brazilian Ronaldo
He also met the Brazilian RonaldoCredit: Instagram @joeboxerparker

The St Regis Hotel is rated five stars and has rooms available for at least £670, however the night of the Gala has seen prices soar.

A room can set potential customers back at least £2,500 for a single night.

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