How Much Money Did Francis Ngannou Possibly Make Against Tyson Fury?

The fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou was a battle for the ages, marketed as ‘The Battle of The Baddest’. Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, made his professional boxing debut with this bout in Riyadh. Earlier this year, he had left the UFC due to contract disputes regarding pay and the freedom to pursue his boxing ambition. So how well did things turn out for him in the aftermath of the Fury fight?

When the fight with Tyson Fury was announced, fans were intrigued to see if Ngannou would secure a massive payday for this endeavor. And despite a controversial decision loss to Fury in the fight, Ngannou has reportedly secured a payday greater than most of his previous UFC fights. So, how much did he make?

Did Francis Ngannou get paid in millions to face Tyson Fury?

Despite the fight against Tyson Fury not being for a title, Ngannou showcased his exceptional talent in the ring. He managed to drop Fury with a knockdown and avoided taking heavy damage in return. Fury, who had claimed he would knockout Ngannou in the 6 round, managed to survive a split decision win. But this decision has stirred controversy amongst fans and fighters alike.

While the exact figures for the fight are yet to be revealed, boxer Derek Chisora has stated that Tyson Fury will be making $50 million for the bout. Ngannou has been reported to have secured a payday of $10 million for this fight. The numbers are significant for Ngannou, as according to ‘TalkSport’, the former UFC champion had made just around $600,000 dollars for his title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. The reported compensation for the Fury fight dwarfs the UFC amount by a significant margin.

Initial reports following his signing to PFL stated that Ngannou would be bagging a staggering $8 million for the super-fight. However, celebrity boxer and fellow PFL star Jake Paul made a correction to that assumption. “Francis got 8 figures. Not $8 million. Get it right,” ‘The Problem Child’ said in a tweet. Paul’s claim means that Ngannou must bag at least $10 million for the Riyadh outing. But the enormous paycheck is not the only thing that Ngannou stands to gain from the recently concluded bout.

The fight is also significant as it will supposedly go on the professional records for both men. But the ‘Riyadh Belt’ was announced as a prize for the winner of this bout. And Tyson Fury’s WBC world heavyweight title was most definitely not on the line. But since Tyson Fury’s win has a lot of controversy surrounding it, will Ngannou push for a rematch?

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Ngannou is open to rematch Fury for the WBC title

Despite losing the fight, Ngannou stated that he was happy with how he performed. In a post-fight interview, he stated, “This was my first boxing match. It was a great experience.”

He also explained that he is not looking for any excuses and will come back stronger from this fight. It remains to be seen if the rematch between the two will happen. He stated, “We can run it back again, and I’m sure I will get better.”

Fury won a split decision by scores of 96-93, 95-94, and 94-95, but former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou won the audiences’ hearts. The crowd was chanting Ngannou’s name in the final minutes of the 10th round, showing appreciation for his performance.

With the boxing experience under his belt, fans will be looking forward to seeing Ngannou in the PFL and making a return to his MMA roots. But with the prospect of a heavyweight title in boxing that close to his grasp, it will be interesting to see how Ngannou proceeds with his career.

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