Ngannou and Fury may face off in an exhibition boxing bout, according to Eddie Hearn. The matchup would be highly anticipated as Ngannou signed with the PFL this year and intends to box before returning to MMA.
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| Ngannou and Fury may face off in an exhibition boxing bout, according to Eddie Hearn. The matchup would be highly anticipated as Ngannou signed with the PFL this year and intends to box before returning to MMA. Fury has been active online, engaging with UFC fighters and claiming offers for hybrid fights. Hearn’s comments add significance to the potential fight. |
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Eddie Hearn claims that he’s heard Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou may be sharing the boxing ring in the near future, however it appears the matchup would only be an exhibition bout.
Combat sports fans have eagerly been awaiting news of Ngannou’s next fight since he signed with the PFL earlier this year, with the expectation being that the Cameroonian intends to box before returning to MMA.
Potential Fight Between Ngannou and Fury
“The Predator” and Fury have had a number of exchanges in the past, and apparently Hearn has heard some details that indicate the two may actually be close to meeting in the ring.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Far From A Sure Thing
Longtime combat sports fans will know to take Hearn’s comments with a grain of salt given the rarity of MMA fighters actually taking on top boxers, as well as how active Fury has been online as of late.
Fury’s Recent Interactions
“The Gypsy King” briefly dominated headlines recently when he went back-and-forth with UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, which prompted Dana White to declare that he intended to make that matchup happen in the UFC.
Discussions of that fight have cooled considerably in the weeks since, although Fury did claim that he’s received an offer from the UFC for a “hybrid fight” against Jones.
The Significance of Hearn’s Comments
The 34-year-old also claimed that there were ongoing talks for some sort of a fight with Ngannou, which perhaps lends a bit more significance to Hearn’s comments regarding the state of that matchup.
It would be a bit of a surprise to see “The Predator” agree on an exhibition fight considering how seriously he’s discussed his plans for a boxing career, but if Hearn’s report is true than the money involved may be a significant motivating factor for both fighters.
