Since parting ways with the UFC, Francis Ngannou secured the most significant fight available to him, locking himself into a 10-round bout with the boxing champ Fury on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. This match will be official, and the result will be recorded in both men’s professional records.
The world of boxing would be buzzing with excitement at the prospect of witnessing these two incredible fighters square off once again, creating an electrifying spectacle for fans around the globe. Ngannou’s astounding accomplishment could potentially lead to a legendary showdown that could redefine the boundaries of combat sports.
If Francis can pull off an extraordinary victory in their highly anticipated first encounter later this year, he will undoubtedly position himself for a much-awaited rematch against none other than the formidable Tyson.
Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury fight features a rematch clause
Securing this fight was a massive achievement for Francis, surpassing all of his UFC fight purses combined, making it his most valuable payday to date. Furthermore, if he can pull off a surprising upset, he stands to earn an even bigger payday in the aftermath of the contest.
“Yeah, there’s a potential rematch clause,” Ngannou confirmed Monday on “The MMA Hour” with Ariel Helwani. “I don’t know exactly how to explain that language, but yes, there is a rematch inside it.
“For (if I win), definitely. (If he beats me), that’s what I don’t know. We will see how it goes. That’s why I have to win this fight. I have to do everything to get that rematch.”
Despite the outcome of his match against 34-year-old Tyson Fury, 36-year-old Francis confirmed that he will make a return to MMA competition.
Earlier this year, he signed a multifight contract with PFL (Professional Fighters League) and is expected to make his debut in 2024. Ngannou emphasized that his commitment to PFL remains unchanged, and if he achieves victory against Fury. It would be following his participation in the PFL cage.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou to take place “under the official rules of professional boxing”
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou will take place “under the official rules of professional boxing, with 3 judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system. Both fighters however are promising to meet in the middle of the ring, go to war and win by knockout in devastating fashion,”… pic.twitter.com/VJkIiZJvZb
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 11, 2023
This autumn, a much-awaited heavyweight clash is on the horizon. According to an announcement made on Tuesday, a boxing bout has been officially scheduled for October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Featuring WBC heavyweight champion Tyson and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis.
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Francis Ngannou has confirmed that THERE IS a rematch clause if he is to beat Tyson Fury on October 28th ‼️#TheMMAHour | #FuryNgannou | #TysonFury | #FrancisNgannou pic.twitter.com/5x8QQfg4VQ
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) July 17, 2023
The match will be held “in a regulation boxing ring under the standard boxing rules.” Ngannou’s last fight took place in January 2022. Where he successfully defended his heavyweight title with a unanimous-decision victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.
After that fight, he underwent knee surgery, and his UFC contract expired in January of the current year.
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