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Tyson Fury bellows warning to Francis Ngannou: ‘You’re getting it you big stiff dosser, you’re getting knocked out’

Tyson Fury predicts win over Francis Ngannou you're getting knocked out you big stiff dosserNow officially booked to make his own return to the boxing ring in October, unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has issued a stark warning to opponent, Francis Ngannou, warning the ex-UFC champion of an impending knockout defeat in Saudi Arabia. Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since racking up another […]

Tyson Fury predicts win over Francis Ngannou you're getting knocked out you big stiff dosser

Now officially booked to make his own return to the boxing ring in October, unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has issued a stark warning to opponent, Francis Ngannou, warning the ex-UFC champion of an impending knockout defeat in Saudi Arabia.

Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since racking up another stoppage win over three-time foe, title challenge, Derek Chisora back in December of last year in London, laying waste to the title chaser with an eventual tenth round TKO victory.

As for Batié native, Ngannou, the UFC alum has been sidelined from combat sports competition since he headlined UFC 270 back in January of last year, successfully unifying the heavyweight crowns in a unanimous decision win over then-interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane. 

Departing the UFC back in January of this year, Ngannou, who has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) – is now officially booked for a professional boxing bow on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – taking on the aforenoted Morecambe native, Fury over the course of 10 rounds.

Tyson Fury predicts knockout win over Francis Ngannou in October

Both envisioning their own respective triumphs in the desert showdown, WBC title holder, Tyson Fury – who puts his 34-fight unbeaten record on the line, has predicted a knockout win over Cameroonian bruiser, Ngannou.

“(Francis) Ngannou, you’re getting it you big dosser,” Tyson Fury said in a video posted on his Instagram Stories. “You big stiff dosser, you’re getting knocked out. You’re getting knocked out, slink.” 

17-3 as a professional mixed martial artist, former UFC heavyweight champion, Ngannou, who is revered as one of the most devastating knockout artists in the history of the sport, has racked up a whopping 13 separate knockout triumphs. 

Over the course of his UFC tenure, Ngannou, 36, has landed notable triumphs over the likes of Andrei Arlovski, Alistair Overeem, Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Stipe Miocic, and Ciryl Gane. 

UFC alum Francis Ngannou previews October fight with Tyson Fury: ‘Never doubt a man with hope and faith’

Francis Ngannou previews Tyson Fury fight never doubt a man with faithNow officially slated for his return to combat sports competition, former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has urged critics of his never doubt him or his faith, ahead of his October professional boxing match with WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, is now set to snap his hiatus from […]

Francis Ngannou previews Tyson Fury fight never doubt a man with faith

Now officially slated for his return to combat sports competition, former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has urged critics of his never doubt him or his faith, ahead of his October professional boxing match with WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.

Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, is now set to snap his hiatus from combat sports in a fall return to competition, taking on Morecambe native, Fury in a 10-round professional boxing match on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Sidelined from professional combat sports since headlining UFC 270 back in January of last year, Cameroonian knockout artist, Ngannou managed to successfully unify the division titles with a unanimous decision triumph against then-interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane. 

Departing the UFC of his own volition back in January of this year, Francis Ngannou, who penned a lucrative, multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League), will draw Fury in the Middle East in October, before making his MMA return in the first quarter of 2024. 

And reacting to the announcement and confirmation of his stunning professional boxing debut against WBC crown holder, Fury, Batié knockout ace, Ngannou urged fans never to doubt his “hope and faith”.

Francis Ngannou previews his October fight with Tyson Fury

“Never doubt a man with hope and faith,” Francis Ngannou tweeted, accompanied by a promotional package ahead of a professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury. 

Revered as one of the most devastating knockout forces to ever compete in professional mixed martial arts, Ngannou, who snatched UFC heavyweight gold with a rematch win over Stipe Miocic courtesy of a brutal 2021 KO win, has also racked up stoppages over the likes of Curtis Blaydes, Andrei Arlovski, Alistair Overeem, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

Electing against putting his undisputed WBC heavyweight crown up for grabs in October, the undefeated Fury will return to professional boxing for the first time since turning in a tenth round TKO win over three-time foe, Derek Chisora back in December of last year. 

Breaking – Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou set for October 28. in professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou set for October 28. professional boxing match in Saudi ArabiaAccording to multiple reports this Tuesday afternoon, a professional boxing match between current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, is slated to October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury slated to fight Francis Ngannou in October professional boxing match As per an initial report from ESPN reporter, […]

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou set for October 28. professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia

According to multiple reports this Tuesday afternoon, a professional boxing match between current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, is slated to October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tyson Fury slated to fight Francis Ngannou in October professional boxing match

As per an initial report from ESPN reporter, Mike Coppinger, Morecambe native, Fury is slated to headline an October pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia – taking on recent PFL newcomer and professional boxing debutante, Ngannou in a clash.

“Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight on Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sources told ESPN,” Coppinger tweeted. “WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman didn’t respond to a text message asking if Fury’s heavyweight title will be on the line. The rules and number of rounds are unclear at this time.”

And as per a latter report from mixed martial arts journalist, Ariel Helwani, Fury and Ngannou will compete “under the official rules of professional boxing” in their October battle in the Middle East.

“Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou will take place “under the official rules of professional boxing, with 3 judges ringside adopting the 10-poun must system. Both fighters, however, are promising to meet in the middle of the ring, go to war and win by knockout in devastating fashion,” Helwani tweeted. “Per a release, it will also take place “in a regulation boxing ring under the standard boxing rules.”

“More: An agreement has been reached with Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s promotional banner, GIMIK Fight Promoitions, to partner with Riyadh Season to host the event.”

Most recently topping a pay-per-view event in London of last year, Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion managed to land a third career win over title challenger, Derek Chisora in the English capital.

Sidelined from combat sports since headlining UFC 270 back in January of last year, Ngannou successfully unified the heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane. 

‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva books boxing debut against Brazilian bodybuilder Felipe Franco

Wanderlei SilvaFive years removed from his last fight, combat sports legend Wanderlei Silva will step inside the squared circle for a boxing match with Brazilian bodybuilder Felipe Franco. The bout was first announced during a bodybuilding event in Sao Paulo, Brazil before being confirmed by ‘The Axe Murderer’ on social media. The contest will take place […]

Wanderlei Silva

Five years removed from his last fight, combat sports legend Wanderlei Silva will step inside the squared circle for a boxing match with Brazilian bodybuilder Felipe Franco.

The bout was first announced during a bodybuilding event in Sao Paulo, Brazil before being confirmed by ‘The Axe Murderer’ on social media. The contest will take place under the Attack Fight Show banner on November 25 per a report from MMA Fighting.

“After some time away from the rings, I’m back, but this time in a different sport: boxing,” Silva wrote on Instagram page. “And it’s not any fight, my friends. I’ll be facing a great challenge, Felipe Franco, a renowned bodybuilder with strength yet to be known. I’m more than aware that it’s going to be a brutal fight, a battle of determination, strength and strategy.”

“The Axe Murderer” also revealed on social media that his son, Thor Silva, will compete on the card.

Wanderlei Silva Has Gone Toe-to-Toe with MMA’s Biggest Names

Wanderlei Silva last competed under the Bellator MMA banner in 2018, suffering back-to-back losses against Chael Sonnen and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson before walking away from the sport. Despite never capturing UFC gold, Silva is still one of the most revered fighters in the history of the promotion, engaging in memorable wars with some of the sport’s biggest names, including Victor Belfort, Tito Ortiz, Dan Henderson, Chuck Liddell, Rich Franklin, Michael Bisping, and Cung Le. Between two separate runs in the UFC, Wanderlei Silva made a name for himself under the PRIDE FC banner, capturing the promotion’s middleweight championship.

Leaving the cage behind, Silva has stayed busy curating the career of his son, who currently holds a 2-0 amateur MMA record and is 1-0 in amateur kickboxing bouts.

Wanderlei Silva’s opponent will be Felipe Franco, a 37-year-old professional bodybuilder, and politician who will be making his first combat sports appearance.

Video – Alex Pereira spotted sparring Olympic boxer Khalil Coe ahead of UFC 291 light heavyweight debut

Alex Pereira UFC 291Just weeks out from his return to action at UFC 291, Alex Periera has been spotted sharpening his skills with Olympic boxer Khalil Coe. Poatan’ is moving up to the light heavyweight division for his return, and is facing one of the most dangerous fighters in the entire division: former light heavyweight world champion Jan […]

Alex Pereira UFC 291

Just weeks out from his return to action at UFC 291, Alex Periera has been spotted sharpening his skills with Olympic boxer Khalil Coe. Poatan’ is moving up to the light heavyweight division for his return, and is facing one of the most dangerous fighters in the entire division: former light heavyweight world champion Jan Blachowicz.

Alex Pereira last fought at UFC 287 against Israel Adesanya, in a rematch for the middleweight title. It was their fourth fight in total. Adesanya and Pereira had faced off two times prior in kickboxing, and their first MMA match ended with Pereira victorious over ‘The Last Stylebender’ via TKO and ‘Poatan’ seizing Adesanya’s middleweight title.

The rematch at UFC 287 played out quite differently, and for the first time ever, Israel Adesanya was victorious over Alex Pereira. Instead of going for an immediate rematch (which would have marked their fifth fight against each other in total), Pereira would instead opt to move up to the light heavyweight division.

Alex Pereira prepares for Jan Blachowicz with some sparring with an Olympic boxer

In the video depicting the sparring match, Olympic boxer Khalil Coe can be seen in headgear, shelling up as Alex Pereira lets off an absurd combo of shots. Most of the video goes the same way, with different clips edited together of Pereira having Coe backed up against the ropes, shelling up, while ‘Poatan’ unleashes a lethal barrage of uppercuts, hooks, and straights. A few times Coe can be seen throwing counter shots, but they don’t appear to really land, and at best only lightly clip Periera.

With UFC 291 drawing closer and closer, it’s good to see Pereira look so fit and agile this close to his fight. The world is definitely wondering how the speed and power of ‘Poatan’ will translate to the light heavyweight division, and so far, it looks like Pereira will be a quite frightening force of nature.

Who do you think wins the Alex Pereira vs, Jan Blachowicz fight at UFC 291?

Francis Ngannou set to earn ’50 times’ the amount UFC fighters land in expected boxing match with Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou set for "50 times" bigger payday than UFC fighters in fight with Tyson FuryAhead of a potential boxing clash with current WBC heavyweight titleholder, Tyson Fury, former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has been touted to earn up to “50 times” more than other UFC fighters – by the Morecambe native himself. Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, has been sidelined […]

Francis Ngannou set for "50 times" bigger payday than UFC fighters in fight with Tyson Fury

Ahead of a potential boxing clash with current WBC heavyweight titleholder, Tyson Fury, former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has been touted to earn up to “50 times” more than other UFC fighters – by the Morecambe native himself.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, has been sidelined from combat sports since successfully unifying the heavyweight crowns against then-interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane back in January of last year in the main event of UFC 270.

As for Fury, the current WBC heavyweight champion most recently landed a third career win over veteran title chaser, Derek Chisora, defeating his compatriot with a tenth round slew of strikes for a standing TKO triumph back in December of last year.

And last night, following weeks of speculation regarding a potential exhibition boxing match between the duo – where knockdowns are prohibited, however, multiple reports detailed how a matchup between Fury and UFC alum, Ngannou is set to be announced imminently.

Francis Ngannou has been backed to land a significant payday against Tyson Fury 

While speaking on speculation of a potential squared circle outing with Batié native, Ngannou, Fury touted that the Cameroonian knockout artist is in for a rather sizeable payday when compared with his former UFC counterparts.

“We’ve had a lot of offers from the Middle East at the moment to host that fight over the summer,” Tyson Fury said of a bout with Francis Ngannou while speaking on the Out of Interest Podcast. “[The purse is] private information, but let’s say it’s 10, 20, 30 – f*cking 50 times the amount (UFC fighters make).” (Transcribed by Bloody Elbow)

Following his decision to depart the UFC back in January of this year, Francis Ngannou penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) – ahead of an expected outing under the organization’s banner in the opening quarter of 2024.