Francis Ngannou News
Francis Ngannou believes boxing match with Tyson Fury only ups the stakes for future Jon Jones fight: “It will just make that fight bigger”
Susan Cox - August 25, 2023
Francis Ngannou believes his boxing match with Tyson Fury will only up the stakes for a future Jon Jones fight. The 36-year-old Ngannou was the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion from March 2021 until early 2023. Ngannou parted ways with the promotion after being unable to come to terms with a new contract. It was only then that the title was vacated.
Deontay Wilder brutally honest about Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: "Heavyweight division is f*cking dead"
Josh Evanoff - August 24, 2023
Former boxing champion Deontay Wilder won’t watch Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ are slated to clash in October in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the boxing match will be the first of his career. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury declined a title unification with Oleksandr Usyk to make the bout happen, much to the chagrin of much of the combat sports world.
WATCH | Mike Tyson trains exhausted Francis Ngannou ahead of Tyson Fury fight
Josh Evanoff - August 23, 2023
Mike Tyson is getting Francis Ngannou ready for his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ has long desired the chance to step into the ring, and will get the chance in October. In Saudi Arabia, the PFL heavyweight will get to face ‘The Gypsy King’. While there were rumors of an exhibition, Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury is a professional, ten-round boxing match.
Teddy Atlas criticizes Francis Ngannou's team over training snub: "Why don't you be upfront with me?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 15, 2023
Teddy Atlas feels he was disregarded by Francis Ngannou after being asked to help train him. Atlas, who is a legendary boxing trainer, claims that Ngannou was seeking his assistance ahead of the big October 28 bout against Tyson Fury. Atlas even claims to have helped the former UFC Heavyweight Champion with a technique, but he was taken aback when it was revealed that “The Predator” is being trained by Mike Tyson.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson set to train and corner Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight: “We’re here to win”
Susan Cox - August 3, 2023
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to train and corner Francis Ngannou for his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. It will be WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury vs former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou battling it out on Saturday, October 28th in the ring.
Mike Tyson open to training Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight: “That’d be cool”
Harry Kettle - July 24, 2023
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has confirmed that he’s open to the idea of training with Francis Ngannou ahead of his debut. Later this year, Francis Ngannou will make his long-awaited pro boxing debut. The former UFC heavyweight champion will do so against Tyson Fury in a contest that has split combat sports fans down the middle.
Francis Ngannou rep claims Jon Jones got “nervous” during faceoff with Francis Ngannou: “This is a different beast that I’m touching”
Harry Kettle - July 21, 2023
Francis Ngannou’s representative Marquel Martin has given his thoughts on the heavyweight’s recent interaction with Jon Jones. Right now, Francis Ngannou must be feeling pretty good about the future. He has signed a lucrative deal with PFL and, in addition to that, he’s also set to enter the boxing ring to take on Tyson Fury. From a financial standpoint, it doesn’t get much more lucrative than that.
Tom Aspinall reveals Tyson Fury's request to train ahead of Francis Ngannou bout
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2023
UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall has chimed in on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. In October, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ will face off in Saudi Arabia. The two will headline an ESPN pay-per-view offering, as the two heavyweight champions clash. It’ll be the first time in combat sports history that the UFC’s lineal heavyweight titleholder will face boxing’s lineal heavyweight champion.
Randy Couture praises Francis Ngannou scoring Tyson Fury fight: "He stood up for our sport"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2023
PFL commentator Randy Couture has reacted to Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ announced his boxing debut against ‘The Gypsy King’ earlier this month. After months of speculation after Francis Ngannou left the UFC, he somehow got the deal done. In October, the PFL heavyweight will face Tyson Fury, and there are few happier than Randy Couture.
Francis Ngannou takes shot at Dana White over GIMIK Fight Promotions: "Same thing he was trying to do"
Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2023
If Dana White ever needs to make a gimmick fight, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou is around. Earlier this month, ‘The Predator’ announced his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. That fight had been long in the making, as ‘The Gypsy King’ previously faced off with Francis Ngannou last April. The two heavyweight champions shared the ring for a brief moment after Fury’s knockout win over Dillian Whyte.
Francis Ngannou reveals the rematch clause for his upcoming boxing match against Tyson Fury
Cole Shelton - July 17, 2023
Francis Ngannou has detailed the rematch clause for his upcoming boxing match against Tyson Fury. Ngannou and Fury are set to box on October 28 in a professional bout – although the heavyweight title is not on the line. However, it will be a highly-anticipated matchup as it serves as Ngannou’s boxing debut and his first fight since leaving the UFC.
Jake Paul claims Francis Ngannou is making upwards of ten million for boxing match with Tyson Fury
Harry Kettle - July 17, 2023
Jake Paul has claimed that Francis Ngannou is making north of $10 million for his boxing match against Tyson Fury. Earlier this month, it was announced that Francis Ngannou has signed on the dotted line for a boxing showdown with Tyson Fury. It’s been heavily teased for a while now, and it’s finally going to happen later this year in Saudi Arabia.
Francis Ngannou happy to prove Dana White wrong with Tyson Fury fight: “They don’t want me to succeed”
Susan Cox - July 14, 2023
Francis Ngannou is happy to prove UFC President Dana White wrong by securing his fight with Tyson Fury. It will be Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury in a 10-round heavyweight boxing match which takes place on Saturday, October 28th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury sends a message to "big stiff dosser" Francis Ngannou ahead of boxing match
Cole Shelton - July 13, 2023
Tyson Fury has sent a message to Francis Ngannou after it was announced they will box on October 28. Fury and Ngannou have talked about boxing each other for quite some time and after Ngannou left the UFC, talks started to heat up. Then, this week it was announced that Fury and Ngannou will box on October 28 in Saudi Arabia in what will be a highly-anticipated fight.
Francis Ngannou's manager reveals Tyson Fury payday will surpass total UFC career earnings: "By far"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2023
Francis Ngannou is going to break the bank for his boxing match against Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ has long attempted to secure a boxing match with ‘The Gypsy King’. In January, Francis Ngannou became the first champion in decades to leave the UFC. At the time, the heavyweight stated that securing a boxing match was one of his main goals when a free agent.
Daniel Cormier apologizes to Francis Ngannou after ‘The Predator’ books boxing match with Tyson Fury: “I want to fumble your bag, too”
Susan Cox - July 12, 2023
Daniel Cormier is apologizing to Francis Ngannou after ‘The Predator’ booked his coveted boxing match with Tyson Fury. Francis Ngannou (17-3 MMA) departed the UFC earlier this year after failing to come to contract terms with the promotion.
Oleksandr Usyk’s manager blasts Tyson Fury for accepting a fight with Francis Ngannou: “The biggest joke ever in boxing”
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2023
Oleksandr Usyk’s manager, Egis Kilmas, has taken a shot at Tyson Fury for fighting Francis Ngannou. ‘The Cat’ has spent the better part of the last year attempting to score a fight with ‘The Gypsy King’. In December, Tyson Fury scored a knockout win over Derek Chisora, prompting Oleksandr Usyk to take to the ring for a face-off. Ultimately, the moment was supposed to serve as a tease for an April fight at Wembley Stadium.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou made official for October 28 in Saudi Arabia
Susan Cox - July 11, 2023
Its official – save the date – Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou – October 28th in Saudi Arabia. ESPN Boxing Insider, Mike Coppinger took to ‘Twitter’ with a picture of Fury and Ngannou and the news:




