In shocking developments in the realm of boxing, Francis Ngannou will be fighting the Heavyweight boxer, Tyson Fury on 28th October in Saudi Arabia. It was earlier believed that ‘The Gypsy King’ would enter the fight against the Ukrainian world champion, Oleksandr Usyk. However, the fight slated to happen in the month of December fell flat owing to a deadlock in negotiations. Further, a heavily criticized Fury was on the lookout for an opponent to revitalize his boxing career.
Enter Cameroonian fighter, Francis Ngannou. The former UFC fighter ended his association with the organization after his relationship with the UFC President, Dana White deteriorated. Many are of the opinion that a Heavyweight boxer on the cusp of global domination has given up a fight with someone of similar stature to only fight a fighter who has never boxed before. All for huge amounts of money.
As this narrative unravels in all its glory of shocks, another tremor was sent across the boxing world. Former Heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson joined Ngannou’s clan to train him for his big fight.
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A lethal combination of Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson
It is uncharted territory for the former UFC fighter who will enter the boxing ring for the first time ever. And against one of the best fighters the world has seen- Tyson Fury. The former has time and again proven his acumen of boxing against the best of all fighters throughout his career. He has also held the WBC title since 2020 and his fight against Usyk would be the unification of all titles in the weight class. But now, that Ngannou has this lethal fighter to go against, he also has the ideal trainer in his corner- ‘Iron Mike’.
The fighter took to his X posting a video of him training in the ring with the caption, “I’m comfortable being uncomfortable #FuryNgannou“
Fans were quick to jump in and give their opinions on the upcoming fight. Shahab does not favor Ngannou in this fight. He thinks it is all for money.
You sold your legacy for a little money
— Shahab◇X (@Shahabs) August 14, 2023
Kcee Nero further recognizes the dreams of Ngannou entering the ring and is elated about the fighter’s association with Mike Tyson.
This man from Cameroon. Had dreams of becoming a boxer is now going to be coached by one of the greatest in this generation
— Kcee nero (@kceethenero) August 14, 2023
Mayor_of_Ebonyi truly believes that this powerful combination of Ngannou and Mike would in fact be the reason why Tyson Fury will lose.
Francis Ngannou is on the right track to defeating Fury, he's been trained by arguably the greatest fighter the world has ever seen Mike Tyson.
— Mayor_Of_Ebonyi (@CfcObinna) August 14, 2023
Abram is excited about the big clash. The user thinks the world is not ready to see Ngannou take to victory, and he’s all for it.
I'm loving this, can't wait for the world to be shocked. Keep grinding💪🏽
— Abram (@Abram_186) August 14, 2023
S G is also in disbelief that Mike Tyson is in fact training Francis.
Goosebumps seeing ol' Iron Mike in the background. Couldn't be possible could it? 😲
— S G 🏴 (@Steven__Gray) August 14, 2023
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However, it is very true that the two forces of power have clubbed their acumen in response to Tyson Fury’s experience in the boxing ring. Come October 28, the two will clash in a very hybrid matchup. Further, Fury’s title will not be on the line, but the matchup will go as per championship rules.
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