Francis Ngannou Working with Mike Tyson for Fury vs Ngannou Fight
Francis Ngannou is diligently refining his techniques with renowned head trainer Mike Tyson, aiming to unleash his "biggest weapon" against Tyson Fury in their upcoming crossover clash. The highly-anticipated Fury vs Ngannou bout is scheduled for October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Ngannou will face Fury in a 12-round boxing match adhering to Marquess of Queensberry rules. This will be Ngannou's first official boxing match, but he is confident in his ability to defy the odds against the WBC heavyweight champion. Known for his devastating one-punch knockout power in MMA, Ngannou acknowledges that boxing Fury will present a whole new challenge. He is fully aware that landing his powerful strikes on Fury will be much harder, but he remains composed and patient, waiting for the right moment to strike. Ngannou recognizes the difficulty ahead and is not expecting an easy victory. He acknowledges Fury's vast experience and the tough task that lies before him. In his training camp, he is preparing to face a highly skilled, elusive, and durable boxer, focusing on precision and the ability to hit the target accurately. Mike Tyson, the legendary "Iron Mike," has recently joined Ngannou's camp and will be in his corner on fight night. Tyson has been impressed by Ngannou's skill set and believes in his potential for a successful boxing career. With Tyson's guidance, Ngannou is confident that he can develop the necessary tools to deliver his trademark knockout blow against Tyson Fury. Together, they are working on perfecting Ngannou's delivery system to ensure he can effectively target Fury and achieve the desired result in the ring on Fury vs Ngannou fight day. The collaboration between these two formidable fighters has generated much anticipation and excitement among fans, making the upcoming bout one of the most awaited crossover events in combat sports.
'I know it's going to be very challenging for me,' Ngannou told Sky Sports News. 'I don't think I will be frustrated because I'm not going there just expecting to hit him easily. I know it's going to be tough, it might even be tougher for me than for him, which is the case because he has a lot of experience. 'I'm prepared for that, my mind is ready for that. I have that information, even in my training camp, I'm preparing for someone who is tough, not easy to hit, very well-rounded as a boxer, very durable. 'It's about a delivery system. You can have a biggest weapon but you also need to aim at the right target and to hit. 'We are shaping that skill to be able to deliver on the proper direction so we can get the result.'
