“United’s favorite heavyweight,” Francis Ngannou mocks Tyson Fury by proclaiming himself as Manchester United’s favorite boxer
Francis Ngannou visits the Manchester United game and mocks Tyson Fury on social media.
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Francis Ngannou uses Manchester United to mock Tyson Fury on social media (Image Courtesy - Twitter/The Irish Mirror)
In a sarcastic gesture, Francis Ngannou playfully taunted Tyson Fury on social media. He asserted that he was the preferred heavyweight boxer of the Manchester United football team. As the new Premier League season started, Manchester United embarked on their US tour. During their friendly match against Borussia Dortmund, Francis Ngannou attended the game to show his support for the club.
Dressed in a Manchester United jersey, Ngannou took to Twitter and humorously declared himself as Manchester’s favorite heavyweight boxer. He wrote, “? @ManUtd’s favorite heavyweight boxer is in the building ? Can’t wait to watch the match tonight in Vegas #FuryNgannou #MUFC.”
Considering Tyson Fury’s well-known allegiance to the football club for many years, Ngannou’s statement served as a direct jab at his upcoming opponent in the October fight. The duo has gone back and forth in recent weeks.
In response to Ngannou’s tweet, the official Twitter account of Manchester United replied with a diplomatic stance, stating, “We don’t pick favorites,” indicating their neutrality in the highly anticipated mega-fight between Tyson Fury and Ngannou, set to take place in Saudi Arabia.
Nate Diaz reacts to Francis Ngannou dramatic rift with UFC
Stockton superstar Nate Diaz is among those fighters who have frequently discussed UFC contracts and how he often felt limited in pursuing other interests due to those contracts.
However, having completed his final fight under the UFC contract, Diaz is now free and ready to face Jake Paul in a boxing bout. During a recent interview with ESPN MMA, he shared his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC.
He said: “I’m happy he’s [Francis Ngannou] happy and making some money. Whatever he wants to do, it’s cool. As a fighter, especially the heavyweight champ of the world, he should be able to do whatever he wants to do.“
Diaz expressed his contentment with Ngannou’s decision and supported him in whatever endeavors he chose. According to Diaz, the world heavyweight champion should have the freedom to explore any path they desire.
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