“Fat as a pig and still number one!” Shirtless Tyson Fury gets in face of ripped Francis Ngannou during epic face-off for super fight in Saudi Arabia
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou faced off after the first pre-fight presser if their proposed fight in Saudi Arabia. Fury had some interesting choice of words.
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Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou faced off. (Image via Imago)
The face-off between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou ahead of their anticipated clash in Saudi Arabia generated immense excitement among fans. This bout represented a monumental crossover event between professional boxing and MMA. Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, will challenge Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion.
The face-off was cordial, with both fighters showering respect for each other for their respective skills. At the beginning of the face-off, Fury shouted, ” I’m fat as a pig and still number one!”. Fury took his shirt off while Ngannou dressed formally at the face-offs. Ngannou, at the face-off, looked considerably bigger than what we have seen in the UFC. There was no noticeable size difference between “The Predator” and “The Gypsy King.” Fury is known for his charisma and boxing skills. He brings a unique blend of speed, footwork, and elusive movement to the fight.
On the other hand, Ngannou is known for his ferocious knockout power. The former UFC champion possesses the one-punch knockout ability that could change the course of a fight in a second. Fans and experts speculate on how their fighting styles will translate between disciplines. The clash serves as an exciting experiment. The choice of Saudi Arabia as the venue, given the country’s growing presence in hosting high-profile sporting events, is worth noting.
Furthermore, the clash between Tyson Fury and Ngannou is expected to be a spectacle. It will be drawing viewers from both the boxing and MMA communities. Ngannou is not with the UFC as of now. He has signed with the PFL after contract negotiations with the UFC failed to pan out. Moreover, Tyson Fury has hinted at his interest in fighting Jon Jones after the bout with Ngannou.
When Joe Rogan and Deontay Wilder were surprised by Tyson Fury
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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury fought three times in boxing. The first fight ended in a draw, and the rematch and trilogy resulted in Fury winning by knockout. During Wilder’s appearance at JRE, he and Joe Rogan were surprised by Fury’s toughness in the first boxing match.
Fury and Wilder’s first fight was unbelievable. Deontay Wilder landed his signature power shot on Fury in the 12th round, and everybody thought it was all over. However, Tyson Fury rose up similarly to “The Undertaker” at WWE and outboxed Wilder for the rest of the round. There was no rational explanation that either Rogan or Wilder could provide.
The only explanation Wilder could provide was that of the prejudice surrounding g*psies doing voodoo stuff. Wilder is the most ferocious puncher in boxing right now. “The Bronze Bomber” recently fought Robert Helenius and is now in talks to fight Andy Ruiz Jr.
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