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The worlds of MMA and boxing are about to clash together in a fierce battle. Jon Jones and Tyson Fury have been going against each other for a while now. It all began when Joe Rogan compared the prowess of the two and declared that Jones was indeed the better fighter. However, Fury didn’t take it well. ‘Bones’ and Fury have been engaged in some heat since then. 

After Dana White offered the boxing legend to fight Jones in the UFC, Francis Ngannou stood up in defiance. The former UFC champion claimed that Fury didn’t want to fight in the Octagon and wanted to focus on boxing. Therefore, Ngannou seemed confident that it would be him who was going to face Fury. Now, the WBC heavyweight champion took to social media and declared that he was willing to fight both Jones and Ngannou on the same night.

Tyson Fury extends a challenge to fight Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou

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After severe heat emanated from ‘The Predator’ and Jones as they eyed for a fight against ‘The Gypsy King’, Fury went on Instagram and shared a story that took over the world. In the first video, he pointed towards himself as the worthy opponent for Jones.

Fury said, “I hear that Jon Jones is looking for a fight. Me! I’m your man.” But the story didn’t end there. He had another probable opponent from the world of MMA who had his eyes fixed on him. Fury didn’t back away from calling out the Cameroonian fighter along with Jones.

Fury declared that he could take on Jones and Ngannou in a single night. He said, “Here’s a thought. How about this? How about I fight Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou on the same night?” Fury continued, “How about that? That’s how much I value them two b**s. Get up! Let’s go boys!”

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While Fury shook the world with his statement, Ngannou hit back at Dana White for trying to pit Jones against Fury, which would hamper Ngannou’s dreams.

Ngannou’s response to White’s offer for Fury

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At the UFC Vegas 74 press conference, the UFC president extended an offer to Fury, asking him to fight Jones inside the cage. While the world of combat sports seemed excited with the news, Ngannou seemed to believe that Fury wouldn’t accept the offer.

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‘The Predator’ claimed that ‘The Gypsy King’ wished to fight inside the squared ring only. The Octagon was apparently out of the question for the boxer. He further declared that nothing was confirmed and the decision was yet to be made.

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What are your thoughts about Fury’s challenge? Do you think he can fight Jones and Ngannou on the same night? Let us know in the comments down below.