Mike Tyson will be teaming up with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou as part of Ngannou’s preparation for his upcoming boxing match against Tyson Fury. The match, dubbed the “Baddest Man on the Planet” fight, is scheduled to take place on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Riyadh Season festival.
In a press release from Riyadh Season PR, Tyson expressed his full support for Ngannou and praised his powerful punching abilities, stating that when Ngannou’s punch connects, it’s game over for his opponents. Tyson is excited to work with Ngannou and assist him in transitioning from the octagon to the boxing ring.
The specifics of Tyson’s involvement in Ngannou’s training camp have not been disclosed yet, and it remains unclear whether he will formally join Ngannou’s team in Saudi Arabia.
With Tyson having been a fearsome knockout artist during his prime, and 44 of his 50 career wins coming by way of KO/TKO, he seems like the perfect mentor for Ngannou, who is known for his explosive punching power in the UFC. Out of Ngannou’s 14 UFC victories, 10 came by KO/TKO. He left the UFC as a free agent in January and signed with the PFL in May.
While Tyson acknowledges that Ngannou is already a world champion, he believes that the key to victory will be combining Ngannou’s energy and combat skills into his punches and utilizing his agility to move swiftly around the ring before delivering the knockout blow.
The upcoming bout between Ngannou and Fury will be a 10-round affair and will be Ngannou’s debut in professional boxing. Fury, the current WBC titleholder, boasts an undefeated record of 34 wins and is a former undisputed heavyweight champion.
Ngannou expressed his admiration for Tyson and stated that bringing him into his training camp is a crucial decision to prepare for the showdown with Fury. Ngannou believes that Tyson’s experience and boxing IQ will play a vital role in honing his technique and securing victory in the highly anticipated superfight.
Ngannou is determined to deliver the greatest fight of his career and aims to shock the world on the grand stage in Riyadh. He confidently stated that on October 28th, the world will know who the true “Baddest Man on The Planet” is.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about boxing match
Q: Who is teaming up with Francis Ngannou for his boxing match against Tyson Fury?
A: Mike Tyson, the heavyweight boxing legend, is teaming up with Francis Ngannou to prepare for his upcoming boxing match against Tyson Fury.
Q: When and where will the Ngannou vs. Fury match take place?
A: The Ngannou vs. Fury match, billed as the “Baddest Man on the Planet” fight, is scheduled to take place on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Riyadh Season festival.
Q: What is Mike Tyson’s role in Ngannou’s training camp?
A: The specific role of Mike Tyson in Ngannou’s training camp has not been disclosed yet. It is not known whether he will be a formal part of the camp or join Ngannou’s team in Saudi Arabia.
Q: What makes Mike Tyson a suitable trainer for Francis Ngannou?
A: Mike Tyson’s history as a fearsome knockout artist in boxing, with 44 of his 50 career wins coming by way of KO/TKO, makes him an ideal mentor for Ngannou, known for his explosive punching power in the UFC.
Q: How many rounds will the Ngannou-Fury bout have?
A: The Ngannou-Fury bout will be a 10-round affair, marking Ngannou’s first foray into professional boxing.
Q: Is this Ngannou’s first boxing match?
A: Yes, the match against Tyson Fury will be Francis Ngannou’s debut in professional boxing.
Q: How many wins and losses does Tyson Fury have in his boxing career?
A: Tyson Fury has an undefeated record in professional boxing with 34 wins and no losses. He is a former undisputed heavyweight champion.
Q: What does Ngannou hope to achieve by working with Mike Tyson?
A: Francis Ngannou sees Mike Tyson as an idol in the sport and believes Tyson’s experience and boxing IQ will be crucial in honing his technique and securing victory against Tyson Fury.
Q: What are some of the key elements Tyson believes Ngannou should focus on to win?
A: Tyson believes that Ngannou should combine his energy and combat skills into his punches, use his agility to move swiftly around the ring, and deliver the knockout blow to secure victory.
Q: How did Ngannou part ways with the UFC?
A: Francis Ngannou left the UFC as a free agent in January and signed with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) in May.
More about boxing match
- Mike Tyson to train with Francis Ngannou ahead of Tyson Fury boxing match
- Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury Fight Announcement
- Riyadh Season Festival Official Website
- Mike Tyson’s Boxing Record
- Francis Ngannou’s UFC Record
- Tyson Fury’s Boxing Record
5 comments
wow nganou vs fury in riyadh gonna be epic i heard tyson gonna help nganou train! lets gooo
nganou making his pro boxing debut against fury, this gonna be intense. hope tyson’s tips help him knock fury out! #BaddestManOnThePlanet
mike tyson teaming up with francis ngannou for his fight against tyson fury sounds epic cant wait for this matchup
nganou leaving ufc and joining pfl, big move! tyson’s mentoring can take his game to next level. can’t miss this fight in riyadh!
tyson was a knockout artist in his prime, nganou’s explosive power in ufc gonna be deadly in boxing ring. excited for this superfight!