What if Tyson Fury Loses to Francis Ngannou on October 28: Will His Undisputed Fight Against Oleksandr Usyk Still Happen?

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will come face-to-face with the hardest puncher in the UFC, Francis Ngannou, on 28 October. The matchup is said to be the biggest crossover boxing event since Conor McGregor took on the undefeated Floyd Mayweather. But that’s not the only major development involving Tyson Fury. In September, promoter Frank Warren confirmed the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Fury. 

However, amidst all the excitement about Fury’s two fights in Saudi Arabia, some questions have taken over the boxing world. Despite being the heavy crowd favorite, what if Fury were to lose the fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the upcoming fight? How would that unexpected result affect the showdown with Oleksandr Usyk set for late December? Would that fight even happen? 

What if Francis Ngannou pulls an upset?

Back in March, when Fury’s fight with Usyk fell apart, Fury faced significant criticism from the public. However, Fury made good on his word by scheduling the fight with Usyk later this year. Nevertheless, the WBC champion will have to face Francis Ngannou just more than a week from today. So, what happens if Fury loses to Ngannanou in the upcoming fight? 

To put it simply, Fury will lose his reputation as the best heavyweight champion in the world. What’s more, there are no titles on the line in the Ngannou fight. So Fury is not in a position to lose his titles to the Cameroonian mixed martial artist. However, he will become the laughing stock because he will be the first well-known and well-respected boxer to lose a boxing match to an MMA fighter.

Would the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight even happen?

Francis Ngannou is one of the biggest names in the UFC world. There’s no doubt his punches pack significant power behind them. So, it’s not far-fetched to think that if Ngannou lands the right punch at the right spot, Fury can go down like anyone else. However, even if the inevitable happens in the upcoming fight, there are no indications that the result will cancel the fight between Fury and Usyk.

Will it dampen Fury’s supremacy in the heavyweight division? Absolutely! But the fact of the matter is that Fury has defeated other dangerous opponents like Deontay Wilder, Wladimir Klitschko, and Dillian White. Moreover, Oleksandr Usyk has shown eagerness to face Fury in the ring. So, the chances of him backing out despite Fury’s hypothetical loss should not change his mind. However, only time can tell what will happen if the unthinkable happens later this month.

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In the world of boxing, uncertainty often looms nearby. And the eminent clash between Fury and Ngannou is the best example. Regardless of what happens in the upcoming fight, indications are it will be the biggest spectacle of the year. However, the burning question is–who do you think will win the upcoming matchup? If Fury does what fans are expecting from him against Ngannou, will he be able to take down Oleksandr Usyk later?

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