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Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury will fight in the squared circle on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight serves as Ngannou’s pro-boxing debut and his first appearance since he left the MMA promotion earlier this year. During negotiations for the fight, Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury’s teams had exciting discussions. ‘The Predator,’ as reported by Mirror, even offered ‘The Gypsy King’ a free hair transplant, having undergone the procedure himself.

Not only this, but recently, PPV prices for the fight have also been released. However, amidst the perpetual updates of the fight with less than two weeks left, the fight’s promotion video has stirred up headlines. The video features none other than the boxing legend Mike Tyson himself. It is yesterday’s news that ‘Iron Mike’ is training Francis for his boxing debut. So, his inclusion in the promotional video has added to the riveting anticipation of the bout.

Mike Tyson goes all out while promoting Fury vs Ngannou

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The video features ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ in an unconventional fashion. The promotional video is captioned as “Mike Tyson is Ready to Fullfill Your Wish.” Thus, staying true to its title, the video has entertained fans thoroughly. In it, Mike is granting the wish of a young man, thus, acting as a genie. He fulfils his several wishes, and at the end the man eventually ends up in the ring. The ring is where Fury and Francis are facing off.  What sets the video apart is the colossal filming and the creative genius behind the idea. It markets the overall experience the viewers of the fight will have. Therefore, the video was swift to garner fans’ attention.

One fan noted that the promotion is refreshingly different from the norm. The fan writes, “These are crazy, I wish all giant fights had this kind of promotion. It deviates from what we are used to.”

Another fan emphasized that the promotional material is far superior to what is currently seen in boxing. The fan pens, “These Fury vs Ngannou Promos are on a whole other level to what Boxing is doing right now.”

A third fan hopes that future fights, like Fury vs Usyk, will maintain this high level of promotional quality. The fan says, “I hope Fury Usyk has the same level of promo this is excellent 10/10.”

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Furthermore, a follower appreciated the creative genius behind the promotional content. The follower says, “Whoever created this is a genius. So amazingly done.”

Additionally, one viewer suggested that Mike should be a regular feature in all commercials. The fan says, “I vote to have Mike in every commercial.”

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However, while the promotion has been visually spectacular, there’s a shared hope that the actual fight will live up to the hype. As a user quips, “Yeah all of that was spectacular to look at but I hope the fight is just as amazing. Other than that we have just sitting here watch this for no reason LOL.”

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In conclusion, the Ngannou vs Fury fight redefines fight promotion and sets a new industry standard. Boxing legend Mike Tyson’s appearance in the promotional video adds star power and engages fans creatively. The buzz is real, the stakes are high, and fans wait eagerly. Now, the fighters must make the bout as unforgettable as the hype.

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