'I'm not intimidated by him' - Says Francis Ngannou Before the Fury vs Ngannou Showdown
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC champion, is gearing up to face Tyson Fury in a Fury vs Ngannou heavyweight boxing match on October 28. The fight will be conducted under the official rules of professional boxing, with three judges using the 10-point must system to score the bout. Ngannou has enlisted the help of former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson to assist him in his quest to defeat Fury. He is diligently honing his boxing skills to ensure he can effectively land his most potent weapon on the current WBC title holder in Fury vs Ngannou bout. Acknowledging the challenge ahead, Ngannou is preparing mentally to avoid frustration during the Fury vs Ngannou fight. He knows that facing Fury, with his wealth of experience, will not be an easy task. However, Ngannou is confident and mentally prepared to take on a tough and durable opponent, focusing on delivering precise blows to achieve the desired outcome.
"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."Despite the vast difference in boxing experience between the two fighters, Ngannou remains undaunted by Fury's unbeaten record of 34 professional fights. He respects his opponent but refuses to be intimidated, drawing on his own experience of facing high-level opponents in the octagon. Since parting ways with the UFC and signing with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and their Super Fights Division in 2023, Ngannou has had ample time to prepare for this significant showdown. As the Fury vs Ngannou fight approaches, fans eagerly await the clash between these two formidable heavyweight fighters, each bringing their unique skills and strengths to the ring. Ngannou's determination to challenge Fury in the boxing arena has set the stage for an exciting and highly anticipated encounter.
"I respect him, as I respect every opponent, which I should. But being intimidated by him, no I'm not intimidated by him and I'm not intimidated by anybody. "I've been there so many times with so many people, maybe in the octagon, but it's the same thing. "When you have somebody in front of you, octagon or ring, it's just about fighting and focusing on your opponent. "I think I have a lot of experience of that myself, of being with a high level of fighter in front of me."
