As Tyson Fury Fight Inches Closer, Trainer Mike Tyson Doubles Down on Bold Claim About Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are all set to face off on 28th October, 2023. Indeed, their fight is drawing a lot of attention. Moreover, the winner will get a ‘Riyadh Champion’ belt. As renowned, this is Ngannou’s debut match in boxing. Furthermore, Tyson Fury is the betting favorite against the former UFC Heavyweight champion. However, the youngest heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, disagrees.

Mike Tyson is currently training Ngannou for his upcoming fight against Fury. He’s teaching Ngannou the peek-a-boo boxing style he himself mastered. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ is quite disappointed that his childhood hero, after whom he is named, is on the opposite corner. Despite this, in a recent piece of news, ‘Iron Mike’ has yet again reiterated a bold claim about the punching power of ‘The Predator.’

What bold claim has Mike Tyson reiterated for Francis Ngannou?

In a recent interview with Top Rank Boxing, ‘Kid Dynamite’ and Francis Ngannou made an appearance. The interaction was related to behind-the-scenes of their preparation for their bout. In the middle of the conversation, the interviewer asked Mike, “You think he’s got the power to stop Tyson Fury?” To this, Mike Tyson responded by saying,  “He has the power to stop anybody. Not just Tyson Fury.”

Furthermore, the claim adds more drama, making the upcoming fight exciting. Even on his podcast,’Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’ ‘Iron Mike’ praised Ngannou’s skills, saying he is the hardest punches he has ever seen This nod from the boxing legend is noteworthy. Moreover, echoing Mike’s opinion, even renowned boxing promoter Bob Arum has also appreciated Francis’ punching power. Looks like, Francis too is somewhat confident about the fight as he recently snubbed Fury with a savage remark.

‘The Predator’ snubs ‘The Gypsy King’ with a savage retort

 Tyson Fury has signed the contract to fight Oleksandr Usyk in December. This has made fans buzz with questions. They wondered if Fury can fight Usyk right after fighting Ngannou. Many think Fury’s health will be a key factor. Medical suspensions after the fight could also change the plans. Furthermore, Ngannou has questioned his prowess underlining the fact that their fight might have grave repercussions for him.

Moreover, Ngannou questioned the timing of the fight. According to him, he doesn’t see how Fury can fight Usyk in December after their October match. Ngannou suggests that Fury will likely get a medical suspension, delaying the Usyk fight.

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The stage is set for an explosive showdown between the two top heavyweights of the combat world. It remains to be seen how well Ngannou implements Tyson’s training methods in the ring. Will he be able to knock out Tyson Fury? What are your predictions about their forthcoming showdown? Let us know your views in the comment section below!

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