The rumor of a Francis Ngannou-Tyson Fury fight has been revived in light of recent events. In the midst of persistent rumors that he might face the MMA fighter, Fury published a video of himself practicing some MMA movements.
The highly anticipated clash between The Gypsy King and The Predator has generated significant excitement among fans of both boxing and MMA. Many eagerly await news about this potential matchup, and it seems that discussions between the two heavyweights are nearing a conclusion.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou boxing bout rumors
Recently, a number of renowned boxing promoters have hinted at the idea of a mega-crossover bout between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. However, as of now, no formal announcement has been made regarding this matchup.
Tyson Fury on pound-for-pound rankings in boxing đź—Ł
Do you agree? #TysonFury | #Boxing pic.twitter.com/UR7dE2qiNl
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) July 9, 2023
Nonetheless, it seems that the specifics of this anticipated showdown will be revealed very soon. According to recent reports, Ariel Helwani expressed optimism about the potential fight between Fury and Francis by stating that an announcement is expected to be made very soon, based on his sources.
Eddie Hearn has also hinted at the possibility of a matchup between the two legendary combat sports figures. Given Hearn’s influence and belief that the fight can happen, it adds further credibility to the speculation surrounding this potential bout.
Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk has said Tyson Fury should be stripped of his WBC heavyweight world title if he fights Francis Ngannou: “He's not actually breaking any rule of the WBC, but from a sports point of view, pure boxing, he has to be stripped.” [@SecondsOutLive]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 10, 2023
Tyson Fury shows off MMA moves
Michael Benson uploaded a video of Fury showcasing his skills by throwing a knee, an elbow, and a headbutt while shadowboxing in the street next to a parked car in the morning. The boxing world has become rather excited after seeing the video, leading to predictions of a major announcement coming soon.
Ngannou, who recently joined PFL, has multiple times expressed his desire to face Fury, declaring it’ll decide who the ‘baddest’ person on the planet is.
Heavyweight king Tyson Fury showing his first UFC moves today to the public. pic.twitter.com/SgbRDH9lYe
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) July 10, 2023
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