WATCH: Dana White hilariously reacts to Tyson Fury’s Jon Jones call out ahead of Francis Ngannou’s Saudi matchup

Dana White spoke on Francis Ngannou's upcoming fight and addressed rumors about a potential Tyson Fury vs. Jon Jones fight.


WATCH: Dana White hilariously reacts to Tyson Fury’s Jon Jones call out ahead of Francis Ngannou’s Saudi matchup

Dana White addressed the Tyson Fury vs. Jon Jones rumors (Image via Imago)

In the lead-up to UFC 293, Dana White gave insight regarding a potential fight between Jon Jones and Tyson Fury. White also commented on Francis Ngannou’s upcoming battle against The Gypsy King in his debut boxing matchup. Tyson Fury recently dropped a teaser regarding a potential matchup with Jon Jones.

Recently, Fury and Ngannou held a press conference ahead of their fight. Tyson hinted that after this bout, he was interested in revisiting the Jon Jones fight. Fans and pundits alike were eagerly awaiting Dana White’s response. However, the UFC President did not have a definitive answer to the question regarding the matchup. “I don’t know. We’ll see how it plays out,” White responded.

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Amidst the whirlwind of excitement and speculation, the showdown between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury remained a highly anticipated matchup. The clash between two of the most skilled heavyweights promised tons of entertainment. It has fans teetering on the edge of their seats. A journalist asked the UFC President for his take on Francis securing the fight. He pointed out that Dana had not spoken much about it. “Nah, good for him,” Dana White remarked.

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Tyson Fury, the current WBC heavyweight boxing champion, will face Francis Ngannou in a highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia. The Gypsy King has expressed that defeat to Francis Ngannou is unthinkable, emphasizing the significance of this match. Meanwhile, Ngannou, for his debut fight in boxing, took Mike Tyson‘s tutelage and mentorship to train for the fight.

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Francis Ngannou’s biggest payday since leaving UFC

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Francis Ngannou’s income from the Tyson Fury fight will be way more than his UFC pay-check (Image source: Twitter)

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s recent transition to the PFL has proven to be a stroke of brilliance. The move has allowed him to gain a remarkable $10 million for his upcoming clash against Tyson Fury.

Despite drawing criticism for leaving the UFC, Ngannou’s decision has left naysayers eating their words. Initially derided as a “fool” for parting ways with the UFC, his detractors are now experiencing a humbling reversal of opinions. His departure from the UFC was primarily driven by his quest to secure better terms and opportunities.

Furthermore, the UFC’s unwillingness to greenlight his participation in boxing matches played a pivotal role in his exit. Ngannou’s leap to the PFL has undeniably paid off handsomely. Not only has he inked what is widely regarded as the most lucrative contract in mixed martial arts history, but he’s also gearing up for his boxing debut, all while securing the most substantial payday of his career thus far.

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