The boxing world buzzes with excitement as a fight promises to be nothing short of epic. Tyson Fury, the lineal heavyweight champion, will face Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion. The battle is scheduled for October 28, 2023. Where fans and pundits are on the edge of their seats, a boxing legend shares his views about their matchup.
The answer might surprise many. The brutal honesty of one of the sport’s greats sheds new light on this colossal battle. Furthermore, the insights of an actual boxing connoisseur cut through the noise. So in a recent interview with K.O. Artists Sports, Evander Holyfield shared his viewpoint about Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou.
What are Hollyfield’s predictions about Tyson Fury vs. Ngannou?
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When the interviewer checked with Hollyfield about his predictions of the match, he said the fight was unlike any others he had seen. Appreciating Tyson Fury as a boxer, ‘The Real Deal’ added that Fury might end up playing well as he is a great boxer, clearly displaying his inclination in the forthcoming match.
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Furthermore, the interviewer curiously asked him about dealing with heavier boxers. To which ‘The Real Deal’ responded, “Bigger guys don’t fight better than little guys, and that’s it, and so look, I think about… a look at skillful all the time. Big guys always with power, so you know, but it’s different with using, but you’re not, not using, but Tyson, Tyson Fury, he’s a big guy, but he boxed real well, and he showed that he [did] have some power, so they, he’s different now, and so that may make this fight different, and because [of] fact of the matter, but nobody [going to] be faster.”
The Fury vs. Ngannou fight is not just a sporting event. It promises an epic battle between two masters. It should be noted that Evander Holyfield’s former rival and now business partner, Mike Tyson, is training Francis, rendering the dynamics quite interesting. Indeed, the world is waiting for this titanic clash.
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What are your thoughts on Fury vs. Francis Ngannou? Do you agree with Holyfield? Share your views in the comments. Let’s keep the conversation going!
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