Two combat sports titans are set to clash, and every advantage matters. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is training for a massive fight against boxing champion Tyson Fury. The fight will take place on 28th October 2023. Furthermore, this is also Ngannou’s boxing debut, so the stakes are high. This is because it’s his chance to form an impression in an unchartered territory.

So, what could give Ngannou the upper hand? Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has joined Ngannou’s training camp. But, the lingering question is how will this partnership affect the fight. So, recently, former UFC fighter Dan Hardy offered his insights. In a recent interview with IFL TV, Hardy expressed his viewpoint. Moreover, his detailed outlook toward Iron Mike’s involvement with Ngannou might place you on a contemplative pedestal.

Hardy thinks Ngannou has a “massive advantage” as he trains with Mike Tyson

Dan Hardy, a former UFC fighter describes the impact of having Mike Tyson in Francis Ngannou’s corner. According to Hardy, Tyson’s presence not only brings an aura of invincibility but also provides Ngannou with tactical insights. As he said, “Working out together is a massive advantage to have Mr. Iron Mike Tyson on Ngannou’s side. For sure, I mean, not only given the fact that it’s like the aura that he brings, the energy that he brings to the room, but also stylistically as well. It’s very suitable to what Ngannou is going to have to do against Fury.”

Furthermore, he elucidated how the peek-a-boo style, a Tyson signature, could be the key for Ngannou to navigate around Fury’s formidable jab. Hardy said, “You know, that peek-a-boo style to get around the jab, work into the body, coming up to the head is going to be ideal for him. So if he can take some of those things off of Tyson, as well as some of that Mike Tyson energy, it’s a different thing again.”

However, not only Hardy, Ngannou himself has delved into the impact of Mike training him.

Ngannou details how Iron Mike’s training impacted him

Francis Ngannou recently appeared on the “Battle of the Baddest” podcast, where he discussed the multifaceted impact of having Mike Tyson in his training camp. For Ngannou, Tyson’s presence is not just about learning techniques; it’s also about the unique energy and aura he brings. Ngannou is picking up Tyson’s peek-a-boo style to counter Fury’s powerful jab and emphasized Tyson’s wider influence.

Ngannou also stated that Tyson brings so much to the table. According to him, he is perhaps “the greatest technical heavyweight ever”.  Furthermore, he elucidated the broader impact ‘Kid Dyamite’ has. Ngannou said, “…you can’t put a video of Mike Tyson and show a five-year-old kid, like, “Look how to talk, look how to work, look how to raise your guard, look this is like perfection,” and it is the fact, which is not the case for so many people.”

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Dan Hardy’s insights into the potential advantages Mike Tyson could bring to Francis Ngannou’s training are not to be taken lightly. With the fight fast approaching, all eyes will be on how this unique training partnership impacts the bout. Will Mike Tyson’s influence be the X-factor that helps Ngannou defeat Tyson Fury? Only time will tell. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Feel free to drop a comment below!

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