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Francis Ngannou set for huge payday in boxing bow: ‘The bag is so big, he might drop it on the way to the bank’

Francis Ngannou set for huge payday in boxing match he might drop the bag on the way to the bankFormer undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is reportedly en route to a massive payout for his part in a professional boxing match against world champion, Tyson Fury on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, officially booked his long-rumored professional boxing debut earlier this week, taking on undisputed […]

Francis Ngannou set for huge payday in boxing match he might drop the bag on the way to the bank

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is reportedly en route to a massive payout for his part in a professional boxing match against world champion, Tyson Fury on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, officially booked his long-rumored professional boxing debut earlier this week, taking on undisputed WBC heavyweight kingpin, Fury over the course of 10-rounds in the Middle East in October – with the pairing set to appear on both fighter’s professional records.

Sidelined since he headlined UFC 270 back in January of last year, Batié native, Francis Ngannou managed to successfully unify the divisional crowns and then-interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane, handing the Frenchman his first professional loss in a unanimous decision victory.

Departing the UFC in January –  under his own volition following the completion of his contractual obligations back in December of last year, Ngannou has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League). And is set to make his debut under the Peter Murray-led banner in the opening quarter of 2024 as part of a pay-per-view superfight format.

Marquel Martin touts massive payday in store for UFC veteran, Francis Ngannou

Set for a combat sports return inside the squared circle in October, Ngannou, as per his representative, Marquel Martin, is in line for a lucrative payday in his professional boxing debut against the outspoken, Fury.

“Let’s just say this: The bag is so big, he (Francis Ngannou) may actually just drop it on the way to the bank,” Martin told MMA Fighting. “Let’s just say that. I don’t know what the haters are trying to say right now, I kind of just blocked it out, but they’ll be proven wrong again. This is life-changing. This is exactly what we planned and visualized, so, we’re happy.” (Transcribed by Bloody Elbow)

And ahead of his professional boxing debut with reigning champion, Fury, the WBC gold holder has warned Ngannou that a devastating knockout loss is in store for the Cameroonian in Saudi Arabia. 

Undefeated boxing star Devin Haney arrested, charged with felony possession of a concealed weapon

Devin HaneyUndefeated lightweight boxing world champion Devin Haney has been arrested and charged with a felony after an unregistered semi-automatic firearm was found in his vehicle. Per a report from TMZ Sports, Devin Haney is currently free on bail after the weapon was found under the driver’s seat of a car registered in his name during […]

Devin Haney

Undefeated lightweight boxing world champion Devin Haney has been arrested and charged with a felony after an unregistered semi-automatic firearm was found in his vehicle.

Per a report from TMZ Sports, Devin Haney is currently free on bail after the weapon was found under the driver’s seat of a car registered in his name during a routine traffic stop.

Devin Haney is said to have left a Los Angeles nightclub around midnight on Wednesday. Minutes later, local police pulled the vehicle over due to an unsafe lane change and a failure to use a turn signal. According to authorities, Haney was not driving the vehicle. The person behind the wheel disclosed that there was a firearm underneath the driver’s seat. Neither Haney nor the driver took ownership of the weapon, but because the vehicle was registered to Haney, he was arrested and booked for felony possession of a concealed weapon.

Haney was released just past 8:00 a.m. on Thursday morning on $35,000 bail. He is scheduled to be back in court next month.

Devin Haney’s Father Comments on His Son’s Arrest

The 24-year-old’s father and trainer, Bill Haney told ESPN that the whole thing was a misunderstanding that he is confident will be cleared up in court.

“It’s a misunderstanding that will be solved when Devin goes to court. It’s unfortunate that he was arrested with his armed licensed security. I’m confident things are going to be worked out.”

Devin Haney’s arrest comes less than two months removed from his somewhat controversial unanimous decision victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko in May. Haney, who currently reigns as the undisputed lightweight boxing world champion, has seen his popularity explode in recent years, thanks in large part to back-to-back victories against George Kambosos in June and October of last year.

Haney currently carries a 30-0 record with 15 victories coming by way of knockout.

Oleksandr Usky calls for boxing bout with Conor McGregor at Wembley in response to Fury vs. Ngannou

Conor McGregorUndefeated WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk wants to throw hands with UFC megastar Conor McGregor at London’s world-famous Wembley Stadium. Usyk is currently scheduled to defend his titles against England’s Daniel Dubois in August after months of negotiations for a winner-take-all scrap with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury fell by the […]

Conor McGregor

Undefeated WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk wants to throw hands with UFC megastar Conor McGregor at London’s world-famous Wembley Stadium.

Usyk is currently scheduled to defend his titles against England’s Daniel Dubois in August after months of negotiations for a winner-take-all scrap with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury fell by the wayside. Earlier this week, it was announced that Fury would instead face former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou on October 28 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Looking to get in on the act, Usky called for a UK-based bout with former two-division UFC titleholder Conon McGregor.

“I saw that Conor McGregor put some significant weight on his body,” Usyk said through his interpreter via Seconds Out. “Hey Conor, why don’t we make a fight at Wembley?”

Conor McGregor En Route to Making The Ultimate Fighter History

Of course, we wouldn’t encourage anyone to get too excited about the possibility of Conor McGregor once again strapping on the 10-ounce gloves for a fight with Usky. McGregor has undoubtedly bulked up over his last two years away from the Octagon, but he is by no means at the level of a heavyweight prizefighter when it comes to the scale, or skill for that matter.

McGregor was last seen inside the Octagon in July 2021 where he suffered a nasty leg break in the opening round of his trilogy bout with lightweight rival Dustin Poirier. Since then, McGregor has stayed in the headlines, for better or for worse. Currently, the Irishman can be seen coaching a team of aspiring mixed martial artists on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. Coaching opposite former Bellator MMA champion Michael Chandler, McGregor has had a rough go of it, losing seven-straight fights.

Conor McGregor is one fight away from becoming the first coach in TUF history to suffer a clean sweep.

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.