Despite Being 2 Years Elder And 5 Inch Smaller In Size, Teddy Atlas Explains Why Francis Ngannou Is More ‘Dangerous’ For Tyson Fury Then Conor Mcgregor Was For Floyd Mayweather

The two heavyweight champions from the worlds of boxing and MMA will face each other inside the ring on October 28 in Riyadh. In a previous crossover boxing event, ex-UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor faced the legendary unbeaten Floyd Mayweather in 2017. The bout, which generated a staggering $600 million, ended with Mayweather Jr. winning via a 10th-round TKO. Now, the upcoming matchup between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury is anticipated to surpass this success, promising an even more significant spectacle in the world of combat sports.

Teddy Atlas, the expert commentator, has broken down both similarities and distinctions between the two fights. In an interview with ESPN, Teddy Atlas spoke about the possible directions he sees the fight going in. The interviewer pointed out that in the McGregor-Mayweather fight, odds favored the ‘Notorious’ who was younger and a southpaw. Of Mayweather’s drawbacks, one was his disadvantage against a southpaw fighter and the unfavorable size difference. Though in Fury’s case, he is younger and fighting against a debutant, danger still looms. Why is that the case? Let us hear what Atlas has to say about this.

Who is the fly in Teddy Atlas’s analysis of Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury’s upcoming bout?

Atlas believes the bigger factor here is the punching power of Ngannou. The ‘Predator’ currently holds the world record for the strongest punch. This elevates the possibility of an injury, putting the ‘Gypsy King’ in danger. “One thing Francis can do, he can punch. He can put the lights out. Punches are as I said, they’re born. He was born with power. If he can put his hand on his chin of Fury. He can hurt Fury, there’s no doubt about it. “

Additionally, Atlas used the metaphor of a fly in an enticing meal. The fly here is Ngannou, and the meal is the match. While the match has the potential to make a hefty amount for the pockets of both fights, it is like Fury does not consider Ngannou a threat. “Put out there on display and say, look, look how this is really enticing. We want to get into this meal. The fly can be that Fury doesn’t take him seriously. I don’t think he’s going to take him seriously.” This is what Atlas says makes the fight different.

A possible Octagon match?

During a conversation with sports journalist Gareth A. Davies, the former UFC heavyweight champion expressed his excitement about his upcoming boxing match with Fury. It is a childhood dream come true. Ngannou confidently affirmed that he would become the most dangerous heavyweight in the world by defeating Fury. He also stated that Fury wouldn’t stand a chance in the Octagon against him. Ngannou believes he would have full control if they ever fought in MMA. However, he acknowledged Fury’s willingness to fight in boxing. But MMA and boxing are two different things, and he hopes Fury does not underestimate that.

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With only days left until the fight, fans grab onto their seats to witness the biggest crossover event of the year. Ngannou has been training with Mike Tyson, and Fury has left no stone unturned in preparing for the fight he so excitedly looks forward to. Who do you think will stand tall at the end of it? Let us know in the comments below.

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