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Francis Ngannou Tells Joe Rogan Why He Signed with Professional Fighters League

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king Francis Ngannou revealed to Joe Rogan what prompted him to sign with Professional Fighters League. …read more

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Francis Ngannou reveals how a superfight with UFC champ Jon Jones could still happen

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is not giving up hope when it comes to a potential superfight with Octagon icon Jon ‘Bones’ Jones.

For years, it looked like Jon …read more

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Francis Ngannou details Mike Tyson's huge impact on Tyson Fury clash

Ever since leaving the UFC in January earlier this year, Francis Ngannou has been making waves in the combat sports world and is just one month away from the biggest …read more

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Francis Ngannou claims UFC cost him $1.2 million sponsorship deal after his heavyweight title win

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou claims the promotion once robbed him of a million-dollar sponsorship deal.

The Predator’ is almost a year removed from his last appearance inside the Octagon, …read more

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Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou accuses Tyson Fury of glove tampering: ‘I think he’s cheating’

Francis Ngannou may want to take a closer look at Tyson Fury’s gloves before the pair square off in the squared circle next month.

Nearly two years removed from his last …read more

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'I think he cheats': Francis Ngannou intends to double-check Tyson Fury's gloves before boxing superfight

Francis Ngannou will bring a degree of skepticism with him into the fight week of his boxing superfight against Tyson Fury.
About a month away from this giant fight that’s set …read more

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Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou reveals why he chose PFL over ONE Championship: ‘It was day and night’

Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou offered some insight into why he chose to sign with the Professional Fighters League over other promotions that were aggressively courting the heavy hitter.

After a …read more

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Francis Ngannou on guard for Tyson Fury glove tampering: ‘I think he cheats’

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou plans to be extra vigilant to ensure he’s getting a fair …read more

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Francis Ngannou explains why he signed with PFL over other promotions: “It was day and night”

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Tyson Fury’s manager defends his physique ahead of Francis Ngannou fight: “They’re taking this very seriously”

“He’s always Soft” …read more

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Tyson Fury explains why Francis Ngannou’s body is “too good” ahead of boxing superfight

The Gypsy King has spoken …read more

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Tyson Fury: Francis Ngannou 'not going to last' with all those muscles

Tyson Fury believes Francis Ngannou’s ripped physique will work to his detriment in their fight.
Fury will meet former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou in a 10-round boxing match Oct. 28 in …read more

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Tyson Fury Believes Tom Aspinall Is Only Fighter Who Can Beat Jon Jones

Tyson Fury is set to take on former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a crossover boxing match on Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fellow Brit and …read more

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Stipe Miocic warns Tyson Fury of Francis Ngannou’s blistering power: ‘He hits hard and throws wild’

Ahead of his own Octagon comeback at UFC 295 in November, former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has issued a rather frank warning to WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury …read more

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Tyson Fury sad that Mike Tyson is coaching Francis Ngannou: 'Should be in my corner, not the losing corner'

Tyson Fury is a little upset to see Mike Tyson coaching Francis Ngannou.
Fury, who holds the WBC heavyweight title, will box former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou in a 10-round match …read more

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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Is MMA experience enough to challenge the best heavyweight boxer in the world?

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The world of combat sports collides as boxing’s heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury prepares to face MMA’s powerhouse, Francis Ngannou, in a 10-round boxing exhibition next month. …read more

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UFC veteran Francis Ngannou backed to prove testing for Tyson Fury: ‘He’s got a chance, the power’s real’

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion has been backed to prove a real, significant threat to Tyson Fury’s undefeated professional boxing record next month – with former champion, Joe Joyce claiming …read more

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Kamaru Usman believes in Francis Ngannou’s chances against Tyson Fury: “There’s something about him”

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Tyson Fury warned UFC alum Francis Ngannou could ‘Kill him’ in potential MMA fight: ‘Who could stop him?’

Undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has been warned that if he pursues a potential mixed martial arts clash with former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou – the Cameroonian could …read more

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Fury Claims ‘Genius’ Ngannou Making $10 Million For Boxing Match

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It looks like Francis Ngannou made the right choice financially after parting ways with Ultimate Fighting Championship …read more

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Tyson Fury reveals talks with Jon Jones for blockbuster fight: ‘I’ve had an offer from the UFC, that’s true’

WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury claims that he received an offer from the UFC to fight Jon Jones.

Fury is set to take on former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, on …read more

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‘I Would Kick Your Ass In The Cage’

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Tyson Fury is a heavy favorite to spoil the professional boxing debut of Francis Ngannou this coming October, but “Gypsy King” …read more

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Francis Ngannou confident with Mike Tyson's coaching ahead of Tyson Fury fight: 'He's not here just to watch'

LONDON – Francis Ngannou is feeling good about his preparation ahead of his highly-anticipated fight against Tyson Fury.
Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion makes his professional boxing debut Oct. 28 …read more

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Tyson Fury leaks fight pursue of UFC veteran Francis Ngannou ahead of boxing fight: ‘He’s going to make that bag’

Slated to make his own boxing return next month in Saudi Arabia, undisputed WBC heavyweight kingpin, Tyson Fury claims Francis Ngannou is set to make a cool $10,000,000 for his …read more

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Tyson Fury open to fighting Jon Jones in a cage following Francis Ngannou bout: ‘I’d knock him out in seconds’

Once Tyson Fury settles his business with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou inside the squared circle, he’d like to test his mettle against the promotion’s reigning titleholder, Jon Jones. …read more

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Tyson Fury to Francis Ngannou: 'I would kick your ass in the cage, no problem'

LONDON – Tyson Fury says he’s willing to fight Francis Ngannou in MMA and boldly declared he’d win.
Despite having a boxing match booked against the former UFC heavyweight champion, Fury …read more

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WATCH | Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou faceoff ahead of boxing match in October

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Poll: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou

Lineal boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former Ultimate Fighting Championship king Francis Ngannou will throw hands in the ring on Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …read more

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Face Off! ‘Gypsy King’ Stares Down Ngannou In London!

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Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou came face-to-face at the conclusion of their kickoff press conference earlier today …read more

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Video: Tyson Fury (shirtless), Francis Ngannou (shirt on) have spirited first faceoff at kickoff presser

LONDON – For the first time since their boxing showdown was announced, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou came face to face.
The two big men sat across from each other during …read more

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Video: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou kickoff press conference live stream

LONDON – MMA Junkie is on the scene at the kickoff news conference for Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou at Outernet London, and you can watch the live stream right …read more

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Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou London Press Conference

Watch the pre-fight press conference between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou ahead of their heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 
Fury’s belt will not be on the line, but Ngannou is looking …read more

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Live! Fury Vs Ngannou Press Conference Video!

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Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will hold a special kickoff press conference TODAY (Thurs., Sept. 7, …read more

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Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou kickoff press conference video

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The Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou kickoff press conference will feature the stars from the Oct. 28 event in Riyadh, …read more

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Francis Ngannou brands UFC champion Jon Jones as greatest fighter ever: ‘He’s just so good’

Whether reluctantly or not, former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has labelled current division titleholder, Jon Jones as the greatest fighter to ever compete in mixed martial arts – …read more

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Eric Nicksick praises Mike Tyson’s involvement in Francis Ngannou training: “You feel the intensity”

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Former Tyson Fury foe believes ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou will knock him down in October showdown

Three-time Tyson Fury opponent Derek Chisora believes ‘The Gypsy King’ will hit the mat when he steps into the squared circle with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou this fall.

On …read more

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

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Francis Ngannou’s coach addresses MMA future if he defeats Tyson Fury: ‘He has more to accomplish’

After climbing to the top of the mixed martial arts world, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will test his mettle in the squared circle on October 28.

‘The Predator’ will …read more

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Fernand Lopez: Francis Ngannou 'might just shock the world' against Tyson Fury

PARIS – Fernand Lopez believes his former pupil Francis Ngannou has already won ahead of his upcoming boxing match against Tyson Fury.
Although the pair once had a bitter falling out, …read more

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Francis Ngannou’s coach confident in MMA return — even if they upset Tyson Fury in boxing

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Francis Ngannou ended his MMA free agency by inking …read more

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Jon Jones admits it was ‘kind of nice’ to fight Ciryl Gane, not Francis Ngannou, in heavyweight debut

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Jon Jones may have a rivalry with Francis Ngannou, …read more

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UFC Paris: Gane vs. Spivak – Betting Preview

Suffering just two career losses to heavyweight division standouts, Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones during his naive professional career, former interim weight class gold holder, Ciryl Gane is currently backed …read more

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Francis Ngannou brimming with confidence ahead of clash with Tyson Fury: ‘He’ll hit the canvas’

Former UFC heavyweight world champion Francis Ngannou is feeling incredibly confident ahead of his debut in the squared circle.

On October 28, ‘The Predator’ will make his way to the Kingdom …read more

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Kamaru Usman: "Francis Ngannou has the great equalizer"

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has the opportunity to hand boxing legend Tyson Fury his first loss and Kamaru Usman warned not to count Ngannou out.  
“The thing is, …read more

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Francis Ngannou promises Tyson Fury 'will hit the canvas'

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is scheduled to box boxing champion Tyson Fury on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia and promised that Fury ‘will hit the canvas.  Ngannou made …read more

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Mike Tyson says fans underestimating Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury: ‘Why can’t he give Tyson a capable fight?’

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Mike Tyson thinks Francis Ngannou is going to give Tyson Fury a legitimate …read more

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Tyson Believes Ngannou’s Power Will Shock Fury, Deliver Upset For The Ages

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Mike Tyson is hopping on the Francis Ngannou bandwagon and he isn’t getting off until the former UFC heavyweight champion …read more

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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”

Raising The Stakes …read more

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Ex-Champion blasts October fight between Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury: ‘I think it’s gonna be boring’

Former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder has claimed a scheduled October boxing clash between former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou, a former three-time opponent, Tyson Fury will be nothing more …read more

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Francis Ngannou believes fight against Tyson Fury will make his inevitable clash with Jon Jones even bigger

Francis Ngannou still believes a superfight with reigning UFC heavyweight titleholder Jon Jones could still happen.

On October 28, Ngannou will make his long-teased debut in the squared circle for …read more

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Mike Tyson gives a behind the scenes look at Francis Ngannou's training for Tyson Fury

Mike Tyson has offered fans a glimpse into his training of ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou ahead of his clash with Tyson Fury.
Ngannou will make his professional boxing debut against …read more

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Mike Tyson on Francis Ngannou: Tyson Fury’s ‘never been in the ring with somebody that can punch this hard’

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Mike Tyson believes Francis Ngannou defeating Tyson Fury in their scheduled boxing match would be one of the biggest upsets …read more

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‘Iron Mike’ Cites Mac As Proof Ngannou Can Hang Against Fury

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Francis Ngannou’s boxing coach Mike Tyson knows Francis Ngannou can hang with Tyson Fury, because Conor McGregor hung with Floyd …read more

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Francis Ngannou says loss to Stipe Miocic was 'the best fight of his career'

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou was undefeated in the UFC when he faced Stipe Miocic at UFC 220 for the heavyweight title.  He was defeated by unanimous decision but Ngannou says …read more

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WATCH | Mike Tyson trains exhausted Francis Ngannou ahead of Tyson Fury fight

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Tyson Fury reacts to Francis Ngannou appointing Mike Tyson as coach: ‘It doesn’t matter, you’re going to get KO’d’

WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury goads Francis Ngannou ahead of their scheduled boxing match later this year. 

In just over two months, Fury and Ngannou are set to square-off against one …read more

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Eddie Hearn: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor ‘a lot more competitive’ than Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury will be

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Eddie Hearn has a good amount of respect for Francis Ngannou, but he …read more

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Francis Ngannou confident of upset win over Tyson Fury in October boxing fight: ‘I’m ready to shock the world’

Tasked with ending the career-undefeated run of incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury in just his first professional boxing matchup, former UFC titleholder, Francis Ngannou claims he’s “ready to shock …read more

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Renan Ferreira reacts to Francis Ngannou’s comments, says fight would be like ‘two trucks colliding’

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Brazilian heavyweight Renan Ferreira is one win away from fighting for a million-dollar check, facing Maurice Greene in the …read more

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Francis Ngannou slams UFC for promoting Tafon Nchukwi as ‘only Cameroonian fighter in UFC history’

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Francis Ngannou remains at odds with his former promotion, especially after a graphic came to his attention following UFC Vegas …read more

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Teddy Atlas criticizes Francis Ngannou’s team over training snub: “Why don’t you be upfront with me?”

Snubbed? …read more

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Teddy Atlas questions ‘decency’ of Francis Ngannou team after Mike Tyson training offer mixup

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Teddy Atlas has some questions about how Francis Ngannou and his people do business.
Atlas, a legendary boxing …read more

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Tom Aspinall: Francis Ngannou could pose more problems to Tyson Fury than Anthony Joshua

Tom Aspinall thinks Francis Ngannou can present a different type of threat for Tyson Fury.
WBC boxing champ Fury takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou in a 10-round bout Oct. 28 in …read more

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Teddy Atlas upset with Francis Ngannou's team for the handling of trainer role offer

Teddy Atlas is not happy with how thing went down with Francis Ngannou’s team.
The famed boxing trainer recently revealed he was approached by Ngannou’s team and requested to train the …read more

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Francis Ngannou claps back at the UFC after a cheap shot by the broadcast at UFC Vegas 78

At UFC Vegas 78, a blatant cheap shot was made by the UFC broadcast directed right at former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The slight may have gone unnoticed by the …read more

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Tom Aspinall will help Tyson Fury prepare for boxing match against Francis Ngannou

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UFC Vegas 78 broadcast takes cheap shot at Francis Ngannou, riles up MMA fans on social media

It’s no secret that there is some lingering tension between Francis Ngannou and the UFC.

The pair had a less-than-amicable split from one another at the beginning of the year following …read more

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Fedor wants to box Mike Tyson on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight card

When mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emelianenko lost to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290 on Feb. 4, 2023, he said that would be his last fight. He has since refined …read more

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Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou shows off incredible physique after training session with ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou appears to be in the best shape of his life as his highly anticipated clash with Tyson Fury quickly approaches.

On October 28, ‘The Predator’ …read more

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Teddy Atlas: Francis Ngannou needs 'delivery system, enough fundamentals' to land big shot vs. Tyson Fury

Teddy Atlas stresses that Francis Ngannou needs a delivery system if he wants to land the knockout blow vs. Tyson Fury.
Ngannou meets undefeated WBC boxing champ Fury in a 10-round bout …read more

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Mike Tyson believer in Francis Ngannou’s boxing skills after training: “Tougher fight than anyone thinks”

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson set to train and corner Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight: “We’re here to win”

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Mike Tyson slated to train, corner Francis Ngannou ahead of boxing debut against Tyson Fury in October

Former undisputed heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson is confirmed to train with former undisputed UFC heavyweight gold holder, Francis Ngannou ahead of the Cameroon knockout artist’s professional boxing debut against …read more

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Mike Tyson to train Francis Ngannou for boxing match vs. Tyson Fury: 'We're here to win'

Francis Ngannou will seek help from Mike Tyson as he looks to shock the world in his boxing debut.
Ngannou meets boxing champ Tyson Fury in a 10-round bout Oct. 28 …read more

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Mike Tyson to train with Francis Ngannou ahead of Tyson Fury boxing match

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Mike Tyson is teaming up with Francis Ngannou.
The heavyweight boxing legend plans to work with the …read more

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Kenny Florian: Derrick Lewis signing with PFL ‘would be huge’ to set up possible Francis Ngannou rematch

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With Derrick Lewis delivering one of the all-time great free agency announcements following his 33-second finish …read more

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Fans call for Derrick Lewis to rematch Francis Ngannou in PFL after staggering knockout win in UFC 291 return

Despite their forgettable UFC 226 clash back in 2018, fans have called for Derrick Lewis to entertain a potential PFL (Professional Fighters League) move and a re-run with former-foe, Francis …read more

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