The fans are chomping at the bit, eagerly awaiting the epic boxing clash between two heavyweight bigwigs, Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. It’s gonna be a slobber knocker of a fight, and there ain’t no doubt that the adrenaline will be pumping and the excitement will be off the charts! While both equally shot salvos on social media, the feud is truly enhancing its spiciness.
Amidst all the anticipation surrounding the bout, a boxing legend has made a surprising yet captivating statement. Mike Tyson has expressed excitement considering Francis Ngannou. It was revealed when his statements got highlighted on a social media post.
Mike Tyson shows unwavering support for Francis Ngannou
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Tyson’s remarks appeared on the well-known social media platform Twitter (X) as they were posted by MMA Orbit. Tyson’s expansive ideas came to light through his comments because he had a lot to say in support of Ngannou. He made it clear that he was completely backing Ngannou for his forthcoming boxing bout.
The post showed his elongated notions as it quoted, “It is no secret I back Ngannou 100% in this face-off of champions. He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it’s game over. I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting his transition from the octagon to the boxing ring. He isn’t a combat novice, he is a world champion. The key will be combining his energy and combat skills into his punches and using his agility to move swiftly around the ring then delivering the knock-out blow. We’re here to win.”
🗣️Mike Tyson on training Francis Ngannou for the Tyson Fury fight on Oct 28th:
"It is no secret I back Ngannou 100% in this face-off of champions. He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it’s game over. I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting his… pic.twitter.com/Rr1xNxbZja
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) August 3, 2023
His tweet made it clear that he supported Ngannou wholeheartedly. Furthermore, Tyson also expressed that he looked forward to supporting Ngannou’s switch from the octagon to the boxing ring. In fact, he claimed that the trick would be to combine his strength and quickness into punches so that he could eventually stand tall against Fury.
Is Francis Ngannou a real threat to Tyson Fury?
Francis Ngannou’s boxing debut against Tyson Fury in Riyadh on October 28th could be a make-or-break moment for the former UFC world champion. The opportunity for Ngannou to demonstrate his abilities on a new stage and establish himself in the boxing world is enormous given this fight.
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Ngannou’s career would soar to new heights with a victory against the seasoned and well-respected boxer Fury, solidifying his position as a versatile combat sports star. Even Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren has also considered ‘The Predator’ as a big threat in the past.
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With Mike Tyson’s support, can Ngannou create an upset? Can he overcome the odds eventually? Let us know in the comments.
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