Despite a controversial loss in his 12-round rematch against Oleksandr Usyk earlier this month in Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury continues to dominate headlines. Immediately after the fight, the English heavyweight questioned the judges’ scorecards (116-112 in favor of Usyk) stating, “I won that fight.” At the post-fight press conference, he called the scorecards a “Christmas gift” to Usyk and believed he had won “at least three rounds.”

‘The Gypsy King’ also hinted at retirement, and the controversy surrounding the fight has kept the boxing world buzzing. The drama has now spilled over into MMA. Recently, boxing journalist Michael Benson revealed on X that Fury is considering quitting boxing to face Francis Ngannou in the UFC. Benson claimed, “Tyson Fury has announced that he will switch to the UFC and will not box in the near future, as he wants to rematch Francis Ngannou in the cage and also wants to fight Jon Jones.”

However, officials were quick to dismiss the news as false, pointing out that it originated from the @bestboxingnews account, seemingly aimed at targeting Tyson Fury. Francis Ngannou, who left the UFC in 2023, is now signed with the PFL and no longer affiliated with the UFC. The controversy escalated when the official PFL page retweeted Benson’s post, apparently taking a jab at both Dana White and the UFC. The retweet included a sharp comment: “👂 Ngannou? That’s PFL,” which served as a pointed reminder that the former UFC heavyweight is now part of the rival promotion.

This remark further highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the PFL and UFC, a feud that has often seen Dana White openly criticize his competitor, including his infamous remark, “They can’t sell sh-t.” In a surprising turn, PFL founder Donn Davis recently refuted earlier claims, revealing that the PFL is now valued at “about” $1 billion. This comes after Ngannou’s departure from the UFC, which followed failed contract negotiations that ultimately left the heavyweight title vacant.

After signing with the PFL, ‘The Predator’ shifted his focus to high-profile boxing matchups, including potential bouts with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Despite losing both the bouts, Ngannou still earned millions, according to sources. He made his return to the PFL cage last fall, facing Renan Ferreira, solidifying his position in MMA. This has continued to frustrate Dana White, who has repeatedly targeted the former UFC heavyweight in recent months.

Dana White exposes Francis Ngannou’s ‘true’ character

Over a year has passed since Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC, but the tension between him and Dana White is as intense as ever. The feud gained more attention recently when, at a PFL event, ‘The Predator’ accused White of “praying for my downfall” and called him a “bully,” The French-Cameroonian also claimed that the UFC and White owed him money.

The UFC head honcho responded to these allegations at the UFC 308 press conference, questioning, “When have you ever heard a story in all the years we’ve been in business, even when it was upside down, where we owed somebody money?” White then gave his honest opinion on Ngannou, stating, “I didn’t like Francis as a person. It wasn’t a guy I wanted to do business with. My boys were telling me he’s misunderstood. I told them when somebody shows you who they are, believe them. It wasn’t about him becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. Francis isn’t a good guy. He plays the good guy.”

As for a potential Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight, despite the fake rumors circulating from a parody account, do you think ‘The Gypsy King’ should face ‘The Predator’ next in boxing? The former UFC heavyweight has also expressed interest in a rematch with Fury, hoping to redeem himself and avenge his previous loss. Share your thoughts below.