Francis Ngannou is about to enter a significant chapter in his professional career by taking on Tyson Fury, the current WBC Heavyweight Champion, in a highly-anticipated boxing match. As The Predator prepares for this monumental showdown, he seems to be leaving no stone unturned in his training.
To enhance his skills and adapt to the world of boxing, the former UFC heavyweight champion has chosen to work with none other than Mike Tyson, a living legend in the boxing world.
Francis Ngannou trains with Mike Tyson
Despite the general belief that this matchup poses a significant challenge for Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion remains confident in his abilities. Ngannou expressed seeking advice from boxing legend Mike Tyson would be a valuable addition to his preparation for his debut boxing bout.
Iron Mike #FuryNgannou pic.twitter.com/0EIN8i60y7
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) August 4, 2023
In response to the Cameroonian-French fighter’s request, Mike conveyed his optimism and willingness to support the MMA veteran. ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ expressed his eagerness to share his boxing wisdom to assist Ngannou in his upcoming fight.
Yesterday, Ngannou shared some pictures from his training session with Mike Tyson, indicating a fruitful training experience. It looks evident that to beat the WBC heavyweight champion, Francis understands the importance of learning from the very best in the business, and the OG Tyson seems to be fulfilling that role.
Told you a surprise was coming soon. The one and only @MikeTyson will be training @francis_ngannou and cornering him for his bout with @Tyson_Fury to name the “Baddest Man on The Planet.” We will find out on October 28th. 🥊 💥 #FuryNgannou #RiyadhSeasonhttps://t.co/WN8CiG9VCK pic.twitter.com/e0joZkVTkt
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) August 3, 2023
Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury bout details
The long-awaited rumors about a Fury boxing match have finally turned into reality after months of negotiations. In July, the WBC granted special permission to the British heavyweight allowing him to take part in the bout against Ngannou.
The announcement of this highly anticipated fight came a month ago, confirming that negotiations between the two heavyweight superstars of two different combat sports had been successfully concluded. Prominent boxing promotions and news outlets have also verified the news.
According to reliable sources like Ariel Helwani, boxing banners Queensberry, Top Rank, and GIMIK Fight Promotions have come to an agreement with Riyadh Season to host the event in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28. The fight will follow professional boxing rules, making it even more exciting for fans worldwide.
However, the WBC heavyweight belt will not be in-line, so even if ‘The Predator’ manages to beat ‘The Gypsy King’, he could receive a place in the rankings but not the belt itself.
THREE MONTHS TO GO 🗓
🥊 Tyson Fury 🆚 Francis Ngannou
Can Ngannou cause one of the biggest upsets in boxing history? 👀#FuryNgannou | #TysonFury | #FrancisNgannou pic.twitter.com/Nzdr0gcGHS
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) July 28, 2023
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