Boxing’s favorite champion and the world’s hardest puncher – two massive forces are all set to collide later this year. The WBC Champion Tyson Fury has found his next opponent. On 28 October this year, in Saudi Arabia, The Gypsy King is going to take on the hardest puncher in the world who is also the former UFC Heavyweight champion – Francis Ngannou.

Ngannou, during his time in the UFC, really gave fans what they wanted – brutal force coupled with skills and precision. A nightmare opponent for just about anybody, Ngannou was the biggest name in the division until he fell out with Dana White. He then moved to the PFL in the hopes of a better deal. Now, he finds himself in a boxing ring against one of the sport’s greatest.

Exchanging words before exchanging blows – Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou confirmed, both start taking ‘shots’

Hyping up a fight is also part of the game. That’s how tickets are sold. However, certain matches don’t need marketing – don’t need hyping. Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury has been confirmed.

Two of the biggest ‘predators’ of their sport are all set to fight. But the fact is that neither fighter can wait till they get in the ring to settle it. Both Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou have made tall claims about one another.

“As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away! This guy is supposed to be the hardest puncher in the world, but let’s see how he reacts when he gets hit by the Big GK.”, said the Gypsy King.

The former UFC Heavyweight champion was not far behind. “All I will say to Tyson, for now, is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.”, leaving Fury with a warning.

Jon Jones can wait – Fury and Ngannou settle it first

The news that Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou, and Jon Jones have been beefing amongst themselves is not news. Ngannou and Jones were originally the ‘super-fight’ that UFC was planning to put their chips on. However, with Ngannou’s move to PFL, nobody was left to challenge Jones for the HW title. Ciryl Gane was a challenge, but Jones made quick work of him. The beef between Ngannou and Jones continued.

Jones then got involved in a ‘social situation’ between WBC Champion and UFC commentator Joe Rogan. This led to Jones and Fury beefing, making way for fight rumors that eventually fizzled out.

In addition to all this, Jones recently ran into Francis Ngannou at a PFL event. The two had a face-off, but no news about a fight has been heard. Now, Tyson Fury, looking for his opponent, finds Ngannou as the ‘big fight’ for him next.

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What will Jon Jones do about this? Will Francis Ngannou go after Jones once he wins against Fury? Will Ngannou fare well against the Gypsy King? Let us know your thoughts below.

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