‘Kid Dynamite’ has set the Boxing and MMA community ablaze yet again! How? Well, Boxing Hall-of-Famer Mike Tyson has claimed that Tyson Fury has never clashed with someone whose punches hit as hard as ‘The Predator’s. And so – the worlds of Boxing and MMA collided once again as Mike Tyson, the legendary ‘Kid Dynamite’, stirred up the conversation.

The focus? None other than Francis Ngannou‘s bone-shattering punches. As the countdown to the ex-UFC Heavyweight champ’s clash with Boxing Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury continues, ‘Kid Dynamite’s bold proclamations have captured the attention of fight enthusiasts everywhere. But amidst this buzz, another unexpected figure’s words from almost a year back – have cast a shadow over Tyson’s claims.

Francis Ngannou’s rival has a reality check in store for Mike Tyson

In the lead-up to their monumental showdown in Saudi Arabia on October 28, Fury and Ngannou have been at the center of intense scrutiny. Recently, Tyson – the iconic Boxing Hall-of-Famer, boldly declared that ‘The Predator’s punches are unlike any Fury has ever faced.

However, the narrative takes a fascinating turn with the unexpected insight of Ciryl Gane. Interestingly, he is a former training partner and rival of Ngannou. Flashback to a UFC 209 post-fight interview, where Gane – who himself is no stranger to powerful hits, found himself declaring Tai Tuivasa as the hardest hitter he’s faced.

Answering a question about whether Tuivasa was the hardest puncher he had locked horns with, Bon Gamin asserted, “Yeah – one hundred percent… [Francis] Ngannou never touched me during the fight – so it is not possible to compare. But today – Tai Tuivasa touched me. Francis Ngannou can touch very well also – this is not question! But today, he [Tuivasa] is the first guy to put me on my a**.”

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This revelation during the UFC Paris post-fight press conference now overshadows Tyson’s proclamations about ‘The Predator.’ But why should we even pay attention to Ngannou’s rival’s words? Well, Gane’s analysis seemed to be drawn from his experience in a back-and-forth showdown against Tuivasa – a fight where Gane tasted the canvas but ultimately triumphed. Moreover, Gane pointedly differentiated Tuivasa’s impact from Ngannou’s, underlining that Ngannou’s power didn’t quite manifest during their clash.

Mike Tyson and his praises after a closer look at Ngannou’s power

Taking a step back, Tyson’s admiration for Ngannou’s power has been evident through their interactions. Inviting Ngannou to his podcast, “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson,” Tyson engaged in an in-depth discussion with the ex-UFC heavyweight champion. Moreover, on a recent note, Tyson’s tweet shared by Michael Benson ignited a fresh wave of curiosity. In Tyson’s own words, “Tyson’s never been in the ring with a guy that can punch this hard. I think this guy punches harder than anybody he’s ever fought.”

So, what separates Ngannou’s punches in Tyson’s eyes? It’s the fusion of raw power and technique, a combination that Tyson believes surpasses Fury’s previous challengers. As ‘Kid Dynamite’s bold claims about Ngannou reverberate, the complexity of evaluating punching prowess takes center stage. With the impending clash between Fury and Ngannou, fight fans eagerly await to witness whether Tyson’s claims will echo through the ring or if Gane’s unique perspective holds its own truth. What do you think? Who makes a better assessment of ‘The Predator’s power?

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