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Does Fury vs Nagannou Has a Rematch Clause?
On October 28, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to deliver a highly-anticipated heavyweight Fury vs Ngannou showdown in Saudi Arabia. Notably, Fury has decided not to defend his WBC title in 2023, opting instead for this crossover match that will introduce Ngannou, a former UFC champion, to the world of boxing. Fury is expected to enter the ring as the heavy favorite for this Fury vs Ngannou mega-money event. However, Ngannou recently revealed that there's a rematch clause embedded in their contract. Speaking on the MMA Hour, Ngannou confirmed the presence of this clause, though he didn't provide specific details about its terms.
“Yeah. There is a potential rematch clause. I don’t know exactly how to explain that language, but yes, there is a rematch inside it.”When asked if there would be a rematch in the event of an upset victory over Fury, Ngannou was unequivocal in his response, stating that there would indeed be a second fight.
“Oh, for that one, definitely.”However, it remains uncertain whether the same privilege applies to Ngannou if he were to lose the initial Fury vs Ngannou match. Some insiders have also suggested the existence of a rematch clause in case of a Fury defeat. These comments from Ngannou, made back in July when the Fury vs Ngannou fight was announced, stand in contrast to Fury's initial statement at the press conference. Fury had proudly declared that there was no rematch clause, emphasizing his dislike for such provisions. He argued that once a fighter is beaten, it should be a conclusive result without the need for rematches.
“Oh yeah, by the way, we’ve got no rematch clause. So that sucks, doesn’t it? Imagine that. Couldn’t be bothered. I don’t like rematches. I hate them. I’ve been in litigation loads of times over poxy rematch clauses. When you beat a man once, that should be it, move on.”While it's unclear if the contract terms have evolved since these statements, it's worth noting that the Fury vs Ngannou fight wouldn't have been officially announced and promoted without a finalized agreement in place. Despite the debate over contract details, many fans anticipate that Fury will dominate the bout, making these particulars seem somewhat inconsequential given his overwhelming favoritism in the matchup.
