A Week Ahead of the Riyadh Cross Over, Tyson Fury Explains Why He Put In 12 Weeks Training Instead of Usual 6 Weeks Deontay Wilder Camp for Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, will fight boxing world champion Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28. Earlier this year, Ngannou left UFC and gave up his heavyweight title to explore opportunities beyond mixed martial arts. He will make his professional boxing debut against a formidable opponent. Despite this, Fury is not underestimating him.

Fury has an unbeaten record and is on a six-fight winning streak. His recent victories include wins over Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte, and Derek Chisora. During their face-off, Fury said that his past struggles and sacrifices, such as turning down a lucrative UFC contract, had made him confident in his abilities. ‘The Gypsy King’ has even revealed how he is preparing for his fight with the MMA star.

Tyson Fury is putting in extra work just for Ngannou

In a recent interview with TNT Sports Boxing, Tyson Fury revealed that he is training for 12 weeks instead of his usual six. He professed that he usually trains for six weeks when fighting opponents like Wilder, White, or Chisora. He said, “This is why I’m putting in a 12-week training camp instead of the usual six-week camp, which I usually do for opponents like Wilder, Whyte, or Chisora.”

Fury seems to be giving ‘The Predator’ his full attention because Ngannou is not a traditional boxer. Since Ngannou comes from a different background, Fury believes he needs to prepare more. According to him, traditional boxers throw punches from predictable angles, but Ngannou’s style is awkward. His punches may come from unexpected directions.

He further added, “I’m giving Francis 100% focus because he’s not a traditional boxer and comes from a different background. I have to prepare more. With normal boxers, I can anticipate the punches coming from the same angle, but with his awkward style, they might come from different directions. That’s why I’m training as hard as I can.” Thus, Fury needs to be prepared for every scenario that may come his way.

Tyson Fury promises to give his best at what he does

In a talk with The Sun Sports, Tyson Fury stated he’s a natural at entertaining people daily. He considers himself the best in his profession and promises that his fight with Francis Ngannou will be unforgettable in the world of combat sports. The British Boxer also forecasted that the coming Saturday would be a landmark day. He boldly declared, “People will remember October 28th, 2023, and ask where they were on that day.”

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As for the fight’s promo video, it’s captivating. The video features Mike Tyson in a special role as a genie, granting a young man’s wish. As the video unfolds, the man ends up in the ring where Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to face off. Therefore, the hype of the match is riveting.

Tyson Fury is pulling out all the stops, doubling his training regimen to face Francis Ngannou’s unconventional fighting style. Ngannou, too, is stepping out of his comfort zone, making his professional boxing debut. Both fighters are fully committed, and the anticipation is palpable.

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