Francis Ngannou has remarkably transformed his life, transitioning from the sand mines of Cameroon to becoming the UFC heavyweight champion. Also known as ‘The Predator,’ Ngannou has shared insights into his unwavering willpower on various podcasts, emphasizing his belief that nothing is beyond his reach.
After parting ways with the UFC, Ngannou secured a contract with the PFL, which also permitted him to engage in boxing bouts as he wished. Seizing this opportunity, Francis entered a mega fight with none other than Tyson ‘The Gypsy King’ Fury, shocking the entire world on the night they squared off.
Tyson Fury brutally slams Francis Ngannou
As Ngannou prepares for another massive boxing bout against Anthony Joshua on March 8th, his old foe surfaced online to say a few words about him, which weren’t so nice. Tyson Fury went on to take the credit for Ngannou’s newfound fame in the world of boxing, as he believes that he is only getting big fights like that against Joshua for fighting him beforehand.
Fury stated, “I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire, and now I’m making him even more money. So he needs to thank me. He needs to get on his knees and kiss my feet, doesn’t he, for what I’ve done for him.”
Tyson Fury on Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: “I think it's a great fight. When I was fighting Ngannou it was a 'mismatch', but it is what it is… Ngannou was 'useless', but he proved everyone wrong so fantastic for him. I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire, and…
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Fans around the world were not particularly satisfied with Fury’s claims. Most critics pointed out how Ngannou is individually responsible for everything he is getting, as no one would remember him, had he lost a one-sided match against Fury.
As for the prediction for Ngannou’s clash against Joshua, Fury stated, “I don’t know and I don’t care.” Although he didn’t pick a winner, it is certain that he would be watching the showdown on March 8th closely.
Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury beef explained
The bout between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou somewhat disrupted the constant uphill flow that Fury’s unbelievable run was on. He has been able to slay most of boxing’s top heavyweights in the current era, and yet struggled against an MMA fighter making his boxing debut.
Ngannou not only went the distance against Fury, but did so by mounting him with offense throughout the fight, putting the boxing great’s back against the wall numerous times. The moment which shocked boxing world was when Ngannou landed a clean left hook to knock Fury down.
Although Fury’s hand was raised at the end of the night, the entire world overlooked his victory and instead showered Ngannou with praise for a stellar performance. A significant portion of boxing fans still contends that Francis beat Tyson Fury that night, contributing to a sense of grudge in ‘The Gypsy King.’
As Ngannou prepares for Joshua, Fury is set to take on Oleksandr Usyk in May. We might even see the winner of both the fights duel it out in a blockbuster main event.
