'Bear in mind he's got Mike Tyson' - Says John Fury About the Upcoming Fury vs Ngannou Showdown
John Fury, father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, holds a different perspective on the upcoming boxing match between his son and MMA veteran Francis Ngannou. Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, is set to make his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury in a non-title bout on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. While many expect a one-sided contest, John Fury believes the fight will be more competitive than anticipated. Expressing his respect for Ngannou, John Fury acknowledged his status as a world champion in MMA. He believes that Ngannou is taking the challenge seriously and predicts that he will bring his best efforts to the ring against Tyson Fury. John Fury doesn't foresee his son emerging from the match without some significant battle scars, stating that Tyson might face injuries like a broken leg or arm. He emphasized that the compensation for the fight is important due to the anticipated intensity of the bout.
"I hold him in the highest esteem and the highest regard. He's world champion at his game, he's taking on the best in the world, taking it seriously and I do believe he's going to bring the smoke."To prepare for the fight, Ngannou has enlisted the assistance of former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson as his head trainer. John Fury holds a great deal of admiration for Mike Tyson and acknowledges naming his own son after the legendary boxer. He believes that Mike Tyson's presence in Ngannou's corner will contribute significantly to his training and approach. John Fury highlighted the dynamics at play, suggesting that Ngannou's desire to impress Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury's strong ego create a backdrop for a fierce contest. He emphasized the value of having Mike Tyson as a mentor in Ngannou's training camp, expressing confidence that Mike will provide valuable insights into boxing techniques and strategies.
"Bear in mind he's got Mike Tyson there and he wants to impress Mike Tyson. And then Tyson [Fury] has got an ego as big as Morecambe so the stage is set for a battle royal." "He couldn't have a better mentor in his camp than the great Mike Tyson, I'm sure Mike will show him the boxing moves he needs."
