The long-awaited heavyweight boxing crossover is nearly right here, as Francis Ngannou will tackle WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury. Earlier than the cardboard might be official, all fighters competing should make weight.
The announcement of Ngannou making his boxing debut towards Fury got here as a shock to MMA followers. Each fighters had lengthy teased entering into the ring collectively, way back to 2021.
Fury additionally wished to problem the WBA, IBF, and WBO Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk. “The Gypsy King” teased preventing the Ukrainian and even UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones subsequent, creating doubt that he would step within the ring towards “The Predator.”.
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Nonetheless, on July 11, the combat was made official. Though Fury’s title is not going to be on the road, the competition will probably be knowledgeable one, which means {that a} loss for both fighter will probably be added to their report.
Within the lead-up, followers have been puzzled whether or not Ngannou’s energy will translate from MMA to boxing. “The Predator” has remained assured that he’ll be capable to get a knockout over the WBC champ. To assist in that quest, the ex-UFC star has been coaching with boxing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in preparation for his boxing debut.
Nonetheless, the percentages are nonetheless removed from in his favor forward of a combat towards the 33-0 boxing champion this weekend. Ngannou clearly does not have the pugilism abilities that Fury has, however boxing and MMA followers alike appear intrigued by what is going to occur if his energy punches land on “The Gypsy King.”
Fury vs. Ngannou: Battle Of The Baddest will happen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28. In america, followers will need to have a subscription to ESPN+, which prices $10.99, with a purpose to buy the pay-per-view for $79.99. For United Kingdom followers, the PPV will probably be on TNT Sports activities Field Workplace for £21.95.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: Battle Of The Baddest Struggle Card Weigh-In Outcomes
Predominant Card:
Heavyweight: Tyson Fury vs. Francis NgannouBritish Heavyweight Championship: Fabio Wardley vs. David AdeleyeHeavyweight: Joseph Parker vs. Simon KeanHeavyweight: Carlos Takam vs. Martin BakoleHeavyweight: Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright Jr.Heavyweight: Moses Itauma vs. István Bernáth
