“Atleast leveling the odds,” UFC veteran urges 8-ounce gloves for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou showdown to upscale the fight excitement

The highly anticipated matchup between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury has piqued the interest of Luke Rockhold, who has some proposals of his own.

“Atleast leveling the odds,” UFC veteran urges 8-ounce gloves for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou showdown to upscale the fight excitement

Tyson Fury won the fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia via full decision ( Image via Imago )

Luke Rockhold recently engaged in a discussion about the upcoming fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. In the conversation, he emphasized Ngannou’s extraordinary punching power and Fury’s strategic approach, making it quite a challenging contest.

The impending match is slated to be a professional boxing match. Luke Rockhold introduced a unique perspective in one of his interviews posted by @SandhuMMA on X. He suggested that the fight would be even more compelling with smaller gloves. Rockhold recommended that the gloves should ideally be eight-ounce gloves, to level the playing field. Rockhold encouraged Tyson Fury to consider this adjustment. He believed that twelve-ounce gloves didn’t quite do justice to the event. He opined that eight-ounce gloves would be a more fitting choice.

Rockhold said: 

I would have liked to see them do eight-ounce gloves…Put eight-ounce gloves on and let’s see how much more interesting this thing gets. That would be something special…At least you’re leveling the odds a little more...
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Nevertheless, Luke Rockhold pointed out that given Ngannou’s limited boxing experience, he could tire quickly when facing an opponent like Fury. He conveyed his admiration for Ngannou while acknowledging the formidable nature of this fight.

Despite Rockhold’s proposal, it seems unlikely that changes will be made, considering the fight is rapidly approaching. Nonetheless, Francis Ngannou has the invaluable support and guidance of boxing legend Mike Tyson, which could prove to be a significant advantage.

Francis Ngannou’s boxing debut against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will face each other in an upcoming professional boxing match billed as the “Battle of the Baddest” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight is scheduled for October 28, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ring walks are likely to commence in the evening.

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Mike Tyson has trained Francis Ngannou for his fight against Fury ( Image source: Instagram)

Tyson Fury is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, while Francis Ngannou is a former UFC champion making his debut in professional boxing at the age of 37. Luke Rockhold expressed his opinion that if Ngannou could land significant blows in the early rounds, particularly within the first two or three, he might stand a chance.

This October, Francis Ngannou will have the chance to astonish the world of combat sports. Regardless of the match’s outcome, Ngannou will likely receive a substantial payday, setting him up nicely for his return to MMA in the coming year. Luke Rockhold’s insights provide a unique and thought-provoking perspective on this eagerly anticipated showdown.

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