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Eric Nicksick praises Mike Tyson's involvement in Francis Ngannou training: "You feel the intensity"

Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2023

Francis Ngannou’s coach Eric Nicksick is happy to have Mike Tyson around for his boxing debut. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to face Tyson Fury in his boxing debut in October. ‘The Gypsy King’ is currently the WBC heavyweight champion, and previously defeated names such as Deontay Wilder and Wladimir Klitschko. Opening up as a massive underdog, Francis Ngannou brought in Mike Tyson to help coach him.

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Jon Jones happy he fought Ciryl Gane instead of Francis Ngannou in heavyweight debut: "Kind of nice"

Josh Evanoff - September 1, 2023

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is happy that he faced Ciryl Gane and not Francis Ngannou in March. ‘Bones’ is currently slated to return to the cage in November at UFC 295. There, he will face Stipe Miocic, back for the first time since a 2021 knockout loss to Francis Ngannou. The bout will be Jon Jones’ first heavyweight title defense, having won the title in March against Ciryl Gane.

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Tyson Fury unbothered by Mike Tyson training Francis Ngannou: "I am inevitable"

Josh Evanoff - August 25, 2023

Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury isn’t worried about Mike Tyson or Francis Ngannou. ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘The Predator’ have made a lot of headlines over the last few weeks. Slated for his boxing match opposite ‘The Gypsy King’ in October, Francis Ngannou decided to bring the boxing legend to his camp. Since becoming his trainer, Mike Tyson has been vocal about the PFL heavyweight pulling the upset.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mike Tyson believer in Francis Ngannou's boxing skills after training: "Tougher fight than anyone thinks"

Josh Evanoff - August 4, 2023

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is a believer in Francis Ngannou’s skills heading into the ring. ‘The Predator’ recently signed to face Tyson Fury in October in the first boxing match of his career. While there were concerns that the bout would be an exhibition, that is not the case. Francis Ngannou’s boxing debut will be ten rounds, counting on his professional record, but doesn’t feature the WBC heavyweight title on the line.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Brendan Schaub doesn’t blame Daniel Cormier for his initial comments about Francis Ngannou leaving the UFC: “That's a paid gig man”

Harry Kettle - July 19, 2023

Brendan Schaub has said that Daniel Cormier’s association with the Ultimate Fighting Championship was why he doubted Francis Ngannou’s exit. When he left the UFC, many doubted Francis Ngannou’s ability to secure a big payday – including Daniel Cormier. The popular opinion was that he wouldn’t be able to find the same kind of deal that he had with the promotion.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Francis Ngannou’s manager claims a future fight with Jon Jones is “still a possibility”

Susan Cox - July 14, 2023

Francis Ngannou’s manager is claiming a future fight with Jon Jones is ‘still a possibility’. Marquel Martin, claims that Ngannou is on board to make a fight with Jones, perhaps the only barrier is UFC President, Dana White.

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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.

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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.

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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.