The fight every MMA and boxing fan was waiting for, Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury has been confirmed, and the hype engine is starting to warm up as we get closer to the date. Scheduled for October 28th, this fight is going to attract the attention of millions worldwide. To add to the excitement, both stars have kicked off the trash talk with some unpleasant predictions for each other.

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Recently, Francis Ngannou appeared in an interview where he called out every one of his haters and doubters. As the fight takes place in a boxing ring, which is Fury’s home ground, many believe ‘The Gypsy King’ to get the win easily. However, ‘The Predator’, who is reportedly getting a $10 million-plus payday for this fight, doesn’t think so. Recently, he issued a grim warning to his opponent! Shortly after revealing a bizarre fight clause, he also made a special request to some boxing legends.

Francis Ngannou calls out Tyson Fury while seeking help from Mike Tyson

In an interview with TMZ, Francis Ngannou issued a warning, urging Tyson to approach the fight seriously to avoid any surprises and regrets. Despite facing skepticism about his boxing prowess, Ngannou remained undeterred and exhilarated by the challenge. Moreover, he seems to be finding motivation in the doubters, using their disbelief as fuel to prove them wrong.

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The 36-year-old said, “Tyson has said a lot of things. He better just get ready for October 28th because if he’s not taking this seriously, I think he might get surprised and get some regrets for his life. The former UFC champion emphasized he was going to face Fury as a boxer, adding, “I’m impressed to see how people are counting me out of this and it also gets me excited.”

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Going further, the former UFC champion even asked for some training and guidance from boxing legends Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. He said, “I think getting some advice or some training from Mike Tyson would be good. I also think of somebody like Lennox Lewis, which could be good.”

How did Tyson Fury respond to Ngannou’s confidence?

While ‘The Predator’ seems confident in his abilities, his opponent doesn’t seem a bit nervous about their fight. Going for a bit of trash talk, Fury boldly taunted Francis Ngannou. Labeling him a “big dosser“, ‘The Gypsy King’ predicted a knockout victory for himself.

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The Englishman’s message said, “Ngannou, you’re getting it, you big dosser. You big stiff dosser, you’re getting knocked out. You’re getting knocked out, friend!”

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The fiery words intensify the anticipation for their upcoming clash, adding fuel to the already heated rivalry. What do you think happens in the heavyweight war on October 28th? Voice your opinions in the comments below.

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