“Everyone said he was an idiot,” Tyson Fury lauds ‘genius’ Francis Ngannou for making $10,000,000 after leaving UFC

Tyson Fury praised Francis Ngannou for making a daring decision to leave the UFC to pursue further options in free agency.

“Everyone said he was an idiot,” Tyson Fury lauds ‘genius’ Francis Ngannou for making $10,000,000 after leaving UFC

Tyson Fury praised Francis Ngannou for leaving the UFC (via Imago)

Francis Ngannou faced a difficult task when he left the UFC. In the initial months, he remained as a free agent. Ngannou turned down a lucrative deal from ONE FC to sign a deal with the PFL. The PFL deal allows Ngannou to pursue boxing bouts. He will make his boxing debut against Tyson Fury this year. Fury had high words of appreciation toward the former UFC heavyweight champion and the risk he took.

Tyson Fury said, “Everyone said he was an idiot for walking away from the UFC, and now all of a sudden, he is a genius isn’t he!” Francis Ngannou could shock the world in Saudi Arabia if he defeats Fury in a boxing bout. Some of the fight fans expressed their happiness to Fury, providing an opportunity to Ngannou to make a bag of money.

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Ngannou came from humble beginnings. He worked in sand mines before finding his way to France. His athletic physique and natural fighting ability made him immediately find a footing in MMA. His knockout power made him a threat to every heavyweight MMA fighter in the world. Only a few have withstood the power of Ngannou.

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However, boxing is a different sport. Boxing will require more skill rather than just pure knockout power to win. Fury has the technical ability and experience on his side. Moreover, he faced the powerful punches of Deontay Wilder on three separate occasions. Ngannou and Wilder might have similar powers in their punches. Only time will tell if Ngannou could shock the world with his performances.

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Fans react to the lucrative money made by Francis Ngannou for the Tyson Fury boxing bout

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Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou poster (via Imago)

Francis Ngannou will make north of $10 million for his boxing bout against Tyson Fury. It will become the biggest payday of his career, and the future looks bright for the Cameroonian fighter. Fans went on the internet to react to the news. Check out some of the fan reactions:

Francis Ngannou will make his boxing debut this year. He will return to MMA next year under the PFL banner. The former UFC heavyweight champion could make a ton of money for his fights in PFL. Fans look forward to witnessing the power-packed performances of the fighter.

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