Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua? Team Francis Ngannou reveals BIGGER threat among two British giants

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are formidable boxers in modern times. Coach of Francis Ngannou reveals the tougher opponent.

Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua? Team Francis Ngannou reveals BIGGER threat among two British giants

Who is a bigger threat for Francis Ngannou; Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua? (credit- The Week, IMDb)

Heavyweight boxing always undergoes change. Currently, combat sports fans are figuring out who the biggest threat to Francis Ngannou is. Ngannou’s coach, Dewey Cooper, and his team had key thoughts on the topic. It was between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Cooper saw Tyson Fury as a top-notch boxer with great skills. Ngannou eagerly wants to have a rematch with Fury. But when it comes to who’s more of a direct threat, Cooper thought Anthony Joshua was the bigger challenge. Why? Joshua’s strong physical power, a solid jab, and a mean right hand could present problems. This means Ngannou needs different strategies for each fighter. Cooper, in an interview, had the following to say:

Tyson is a highly skilled guy um and a difficult opponent to to kind of match skill and brains and and IQ with Joshua is a stronger guy Joshua's more of a threat because he has that power you know he has a strong jab he has an excellent right hand he's a big strong guy like Franc gunno you got two Herculean bodies and strong dudes going against each other
Dewey Cooper via Seconds Out
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Cooper’s not worried. He’s confident about Ngannou’s mental toughness and determination. These traits are crucial to beat Joshua. So, they’re working on making Ngannou sharper and more potent to take on Joshua’s boxing style.

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Ngannou’s team noticed he didn’t move around much, unlike Fury. So, they’re tweaking their plans from the Fury fight to become more effective against Joshua. Focusing on dealing with his jab remains another priority. The Ngannou vs. Joshua fight isn’t just about who’s stronger. It’s also about smart tactics and staying mentally tough. Everyone’s excited about this fight, expecting it to be a big deal in heavyweight boxing.

Pay difference for Francis Ngannou as a UFC fighter and boxer

Francis Ngannou’s transition from the world of UFC to the realm of boxing showcases the considerable pay gap existing between these two combat sports. Throughout his tenure with the UFC, Ngannou’s earnings were a mere fraction of what boxers with his popularity earn.

Take, for instance, his final showdown in the UFC arena, where he valiantly defended his heavyweight title against the formidable Ciryl Gane. However, Ngannou’s earnings came to approximately $600,000. This purse remained the same in all his previous UFC contests, with most of his purses.

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Francis Ngannou earnings comparison between UFc paydays and boxing paydays (credit- MMA fighting)

However, Ngannou’s venture into the sphere of boxing has unfurled as a profitable endeavor. It was here that Ngannou was presented with a career-defining payday. It was estimated that Ngannou had amassed more than $10 million for this boxing spectacle. This colossal sum overshadowed his UFC earnings. This shows the grass is greener in boxing.

These financial statistics spotlight the ongoing discourse surrounding fighter compensation within the realms of mixed martial arts and boxing. Ngannou’s remarkable pay displays this discrepancy between the two sports. The financial difference between these two combat sports remains a topic of debate and scrutiny, with fighters and fans alike keeping a keen eye on the evolving landscape of fighter pay​.

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