Winner of Stipe Miocic on March 28 in Las Vegas, Cameroonian Francis Ngannou has become the UFC superstar.
Now heavyweight champion of the most prestigious mixed martial arts league, the 34-year-old fighter wants to expand his fame beyond the Octagon.
To achieve this "The Predator" wants to fight Tyson Fury, the current biggest heavyweight in boxing: Tyson Fury.
“Last year, we had already warmed up on the networks.
It is something that is going to be done, for sure ”
Ngannou expressed his ambitions in an interview with
L'Equipe:
“Last year, we had already warmed up on the networks.
It is something that is going to happen, for sure.
How do you explain?
It would be great, great!
I am convinced that it will happen.
I'll find a way to make it happen.
We both have a little story, ”slipped the man with 19 fights (16 wins and 3 losses), adding that he would have the support of Mike Tyson in his corner.
The possible presence of "Iron Mike", a close friend of Ngannou, at the edge of the ring would only add spice to this fight which would smell of powder.
A clash that would necessarily recall the clash between boxer Floyd Mayweather and MMA champion Connor McGregor, organized on August 26, 2017, in the suburbs of Las Vegas concluded with the victory of "Money" in the tenth round by judgment of the referee.
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Fury will face Anthony Joshua first
This summit so hoped for by Ngannou should not take place for many months.
Tyson Fury leads the ring and his announced double fight against compatriot Anthony Joshua, WBA, IBF and WBO world champion.
The two parties have agreed for two matches, with the reunification of the four belts.
But to date, no date and no site has yet been found.
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