John Fury to Confront Mike Tyson Ahead of Tyson Fury vs. Ngannou Clash
In the lead-up to the epic showdown between reigning WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou, John Fury, Tyson's father, has his sights set on an unexpected target: boxing legend and Ngannou's coach, Mike Tyson. The crossover clash between 'The Gypsy King' and 'The Predator' is scheduled for October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking Ngannou's professional boxing debut. A surprising twist in the tale is that Ngannou has been receiving guidance from 'Iron' Mike Tyson in preparation for the fight. John Fury, who named his son after the famed knockout artist, feels slighted by the former champion's involvement and believes that Mike Tyson has betrayed the sport of boxing. He intends to voice these sentiments directly to Mike Tyson when they inevitably come face-to-face in Saudi Arabia. "Me? Mike Tyson, I'm going to the top of the tree, and he's a traitor, and I'm going to tell him so in Saudi next week. Next week, he'll be told," Fury asserted in an interview with Mirror Fighting. Notably, John Fury has recently made headlines for his confrontations at his son Tommy Fury's recent boxing event. Tommy Fury headlined the event against social media sensation KSI, securing a majority decision victory despite a lackluster performance. John Fury is unafraid of confrontation and plans to bring the same energy to Saudi Arabia. "You watch, there will be no backward steps here from this kid," John Fury added. "Nobody is bullying me, and I'm not bullying them. I will stand, look any man in the eye and say, 'Listen, let's get it on, if you want to fight me I'm feared of no man.' The only thing I'm feared of in my life is God almighty. If you've got two arms, two legs, and a head, I'm not frightened of you." The Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou bout is set to take place on October 28, available for viewers in the United States via ESPN+ pay-per-view at a price of $79.99. The clash between two different fighting disciplines is drawing significant attention and anticipation from fans around the world.
