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Khabib Thinks Ngannou Should Box Fury Just For Money, Not For Sport

Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou should box Tyson Fury for the big payday. Ngannou has alluded to moving to boxing down the line, potentially when his current UFC deal comes to a close. He’s been at odds with the UFC brass regarding a new deal and has advocated for changing…

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Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou should box Tyson Fury for the big payday.

Ngannou has alluded to moving to boxing down the line, potentially when his current UFC deal comes to a close. He’s been at odds with the UFC brass regarding a new deal and has advocated for changing the promotion’s pay structure.

During a recent interview with Sky Sports, Nurmagomedov gave his thoughts on the potential Fury vs. Ngannou crossover fight.

“If they fight in the UFC yeah, Fury doesn’t have too many chances,” Nurmagomedov said. “But in boxing, I don’t see anyone even touching his face—maybe Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk is going to be a tough challenge for Fury. But Ngannou? I think he has to stay with the UFC. But if he goes to boxing and he’s making 50 or 60 million dollars— he has to. Why not?

“I know Ngannou comes from a very, very poor life in Africa. He was with no money, no home, nothing. So if someone pays you more money then go and take.” (h/t The Sun)

Nurmagomedov was reportedly offered $100 million to box Floyd Mayweather at the end of his UFC run, but he turned it down. Nurmagomedov would retire in 2020 following a win over Justin Gaethje.

Ngannou most recently defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. He suffered a significant knee injury leading up to the event and is expected to miss some time following surgery.

Fury most recently defeated Deontay Wilder in their trilogy last year and has been in negotiations to fight Dillian Whyte next. Nevertheless, both Ngannou and Fury have traded barbs on social media and are interested in a future clash.

Do you want to see Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou?

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Fury Sets A Location And Estimated Date For Ngannou Superfight

Tyson Fury has revealed a potential date and location for a blockbuster crossover boxing clash with UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Fury and Ngannou have both reached the heavyweight peaks of their respective mountains. While “The Gypsy King” became a two-time world champion by capturing the WBC and The Ring titles with a crushing 2020…

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Tyson Fury has revealed a potential date and location for a blockbuster crossover boxing clash with UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou.

Fury and Ngannou have both reached the heavyweight peaks of their respective mountains. While “The Gypsy King” became a two-time world champion by capturing the WBC and The Ring titles with a crushing 2020 victory over Deontay Wilder, “The Predator” reigns over the largest weight class on MMA’s biggest stage after tearing through the division en route to a KO against former titleholder Stipe Miocic.

While their rises have been parallel in the sports of boxing and MMA, it’s seemed for a while that their paths are likely to cross. Ahead of Ngannou’s latest title defense, a five-round triumph over Ciryl Gane, the Cameroonian made his desire to venture to the squared circle clear.

After some back and forth on social media and in interviews, Fury appears more than willing to welcome his Octagon counterpart to the ring. That seems even more true given his latest comments.

During an interview with iFL TV, the Manchester, England native revealed a likely timeframe for the highly-anticipated collision. He suggested the ‘Fight Capital of the World’ could be set to host the clash as early as the first quarter of 2023.

“I am going to fight Francis Ngannou in Las Vegas next year – in March or February,” said Fury. “There’s been no talks this year, because I have got some boxing to do, But next year we can have some crazy fights.” (h/t DAZN News)

Given the current situation for both men, Fury’s prediction essentially represents the earliest they could share the ring. While Ngannou is tied to the UFC until December, providing he doesn’t sign a new deal, “The Gypsy King” has matters of his own to tend to.

The Englishman is set to face mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte in a few months’ time. Beyond that, a unification clash with either Oleksandr Usyk or Anthony Joshua is likely to close out his 2022.

Fury: Ngannou Fight Will Break PPV Records

The most memorable and well-known fight between an MMA superstar and an undefeated boxer came in 2017 when Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather fought. Aptly named ‘The Money Fight’, the match attracted 4.3 million pay-per-view buys and saw both men collect $100 million-plus paychecks.

While it would do well to reach those heights, Fury believes a potential fight with Ngannou would attract similar attention and break PPV records of its own.

“It’s a massive fight – I believe it breaks all pay-per-view records in the United States. Two heavyweight champions going head to head,” predicted Fury.

Ngannou’s future is far from clear. However, what appears certain is that boxing is in it. If Dana White and the UFC choose not to be involved, we can expect “The Predator” to say farewell to the promotion and hello to “The Gypsy King” in 2023.

How do you think Francis Ngannou will fare in the ring against Tyson Fury if this matchup comes to fruition?

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Tyson Fury Planning Francis Ngannou Boxing Showdown In 2023

Tyson Fury, Francis NgannouBoxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury wants a crossover boxing match with UFC champion Francis Ngannou, but not until next year. Fury is coming off of his trilogy win over Deontay Wilder in 2021, concluding one of the biggest rivalries in the history of boxing. He’s been in negotiations to fight Dillian Whyte, although nothing has […]

Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou

Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury wants a crossover boxing match with UFC champion Francis Ngannou, but not until next year.

Fury is coming off of his trilogy win over Deontay Wilder in 2021, concluding one of the biggest rivalries in the history of boxing. He’s been in negotiations to fight Dillian Whyte, although nothing has materialized after a mandatory order from the WBC.

Ngannou has been at odds with the UFC and his future with the promotion remains unclear. He defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 despite tensions with the UFC brass appearing to reach a boiling point regarding contract negotiations.

During a recent interview with iFL TV, Fury alluded to his plans to face Ngannou shortly.

Tyson Fury Teases 2023 Showdown With Francis Ngannou

“There’s been no talks this year, because I have got some boxing to do,” Fury said. “But next year we can have some crazy fights. It’s a massive fight – I believe it breaks all pay-per-view records in the United States. Two heavyweight champions going head to head.” (h/t Manchester Evening News)

Ngannou has hinted at a future switch to boxing, possibly as soon as after his current UFC deal. He underwent knee surgery and will miss a considerable amount of time, with a targeted return at the end of this year or at the beginning of 2023.

Fury and Ngannou have gone back and forth on social media in recent months. Fury also went as far as predicting how a crossover fight with Ngannou would play out, foreseeing an early knockout by either fighter.

Ngannou has previously doubted that a fight with Fury will happen in 2022, but it seems to be on the table going forward. Depending on how things play out with his UFC negotiations, it could happen sooner rather than later.

How do you think Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou would play out in the boxing ring?

Jake Paul Chimes In On Conor McGregor – Tyson Fury Beef

Jake PaulJake Paul has weighed in on the ongoing social media war between UFC superstar Conor McGregor and heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury. The trouble started when Fury applauded Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s career but has since devolved into out-right insults. ‘Notorious’ had an issue with Fury praising his arch-nemesis and took aim at the WBC heavyweight champion […]

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Jake Paul has weighed in on the ongoing social media war between UFC superstar Conor McGregor and heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.

The trouble started when Fury applauded Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s career but has since devolved into out-right insults.

‘Notorious’ had an issue with Fury praising his arch-nemesis and took aim at the WBC heavyweight champion during UFC 271.

“Yup the Joyces. Big Joe ! U bottled it with Billy joe Da, what were you doing there ? ULeft him, Versace tw*t U.Done.Nothing. Ya’s did it right ye right hahahahaaj. Even when I’m wrong i’m right. Who did it right ? The Mac daddy tonight, in house. Miami d12! Bahamas [B.S.],” McGregor wrote in a since-deleted tweet referencing the occasion where Fury stood by aimlessly as Billy Joe Saunders’ dad jumped a barrier to come to his aid and was roughly accosted by security.

“come back when u win a fight mush,” Fury replied. “& the difference in me & you is i don’t get myself in trouble & people actually like me, your just a bully who hit old man, & yes Big up the hulk Joe, #morecambebay. in the house.”

“@TheNotoriousMMA has done more tapping then MJ,s old dance shoes,” Fury later added.

Jake Paul Calls On Conor McGregor To Help Improve MMA Fighter Pay                                                                                

After his beef with Fury died down, McGregor took a moment to congratulate his management company for negotiating the two best deals in MMA history.

“Congrats Paradigm Sports Management Agency! Number 1 and 2 highest paid on the ufc roster contractually. Myself and Izzy. An excellent feather in the cap of an amazing sports agency. @10ParadigmSports! Congrats to all my team and a big congrats last night Israel.”

Paul quickly pointed out that Fury earns more money than McGregor and Adesanya before calling on the Irishman to help his fellow MMA fighters get paid better.

“Indeed well deserved for Izzy but but unfortunately Tyson Fury still makes more than both of you combined for fighting,” Paul wrote on Twitter. “Conor when you gonna start playing your part to get ALL fighters better pay and healthcare?”

Do you think Jake Paul has a point? Should Conor McGregor be leading the charge when it comes to fighter pay?

Conor Mcgregor & Tyson Fury Continue to Feud on Twitter

Conor McgregorAfter Conor Mcgregor and Tyson Fury got into a spat recently on social media, it seems a day later and they’re still going at it. It originated over Fury applauding Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s career but has since dissolved into out-right insults. Mcgregor has since deleted his initial reply to Fury’s post but it read: “Yup the […]

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After Conor Mcgregor and Tyson Fury got into a spat recently on social media, it seems a day later and they’re still going at it.

It originated over Fury applauding Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s career but has since dissolved into out-right insults.

Mcgregor has since deleted his initial reply to Fury’s post but it read:

“Yup the Joyces. Big Joe ! U bottled it with Billy joe Da, what were you doing there ? ULeft him, Versace tw*t U.Done.Nothing. Ya’s did it right ye right hahahahaaj. Even when I’m wrong i’m right. Who did it right ? The Mac daddy tonight, in house. Miami d12! Bahamas [B.S.].”

Referencing the occasion where Fury stood by aimlessly as Billy Joe Saunders’ dad jumped a barrier to come to his aid and was roughly accosted by security.

The Conor Mcgregor and Tyson Fury Twitter War Escalates

Fury would later reply:

“come back when u win a fight mush, & the difference in me & you is i don’t get myself in trouble & people actually like me, your just a bully who hit old man, & yes Big up the hulk Joe, #morecambebay. in the house.” And in a different tweet: “@TheNotoriousMMA has done more tapping then MJ,s old dance shoes.”

Prompting Conor Mcgregor to come back with a volley of tweets:

(Now deleted) “Ah only 3 times, billy da. Now it’s toe tapping on the teak of my yachts. Big crystal glass full of Proper 12 in the paw. The lambo one has carbon fibre teak. Do you know what yacht teak is you big tick ? It’s cozy on the toes bare foot. Something you never done. You done nothin.”

Obviously, there’s some tension between these two, but do you think the premise of all this is ridiculous? It must surely speak volumes about Conor Mcgregor’s obvious disdain for Nurmagomedov that this all started due to a fan post Fury made for the Dagestani legend. Leave your opinion on all this in the comments below!

Conor McGregor Rips Tyson Fury After Khabib Support, Fury Fires Back

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor ripped boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury on social media over the weekend after Fury praised McGregor’s old rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in a tweet. Nurmagomedov retired from MMA on top of the sport in 2020 following a title defense against Justin Gaethje. Fury and McGregor are known as arguably two of…

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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor ripped boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury on social media over the weekend after Fury praised McGregor’s old rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in a tweet.

Nurmagomedov retired from MMA on top of the sport in 2020 following a title defense against Justin Gaethje.

Fury and McGregor are known as arguably two of the brashest personalities in combat sports today. Fury most recently defeated Deontay Wilder in one of the best trilogies in boxing history.

After getting word of Fury’s supportive tweet aimed at Nurmagomedov, McGregor ripped Fury in response.

“This man did it right. Got in and won [gold] and got out on top,” Fury tweeted in support of Nurmagomedov.

Nearly two weeks after the original tweet, McGregor weighed in on Fury’s support of his rival Nurmagomedov while also mocking Fury’s response to his Billy Joe Saunders’ father’s altercation with security at a Canelo Alvarez boxing event.

“Yup the Joyces. Big Joe!” McGregor said. “You bottled it with Billy Joe Da, what were you doing there? You left him, Versace twat. You. Done. Nothing. Ya’s did it right ye right [laughs]. Even when I’m wrong I’m right. Who did it right? The Mac daddy tonight, in house. Miami d12! Bahamas.”

Fury responded to McGregor by mocking his recent struggles in the UFC.

“Come back when you win a fight mush,” Fury said. “And the difference in me and you is I don’t get myself in trouble and people actually like me, your just a bully who hit old man, and yes big up the hulk Joe.”

McGregor and Fury are both anticipating returns to the fight game in 2022. McGregor has been sidelined since suffering a leg injury at UFC 264, and Fury has been in negotiations to potentially box Dillian Whyte next.

McGregor and Fury appeared to be on mutually respectful terms after McGregor offered to train him in MMA. But it appears that friendship has fizzled out, and the two no longer see each other in a positive light.

What do you make of the recent Conor McGregor/Tyson Fury squabble?

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