Tyson Fury has been warned that Francis Ngannou could shock the world. The WBC heavyweight champion is preparing to take on former UFC star Francis Ngannou in a crossover boxing bout on October 28.
Ngannou, who was reigning UFC champion when he left the organisation, will be making his professional boxing debut but does hold a world record for his punching power.
Fury will be hoping to get through the exhibition bout unscathed, having agreed to fight Oleksandr Usyk to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
There have been suggestions that the long-awaited clash could reportedly take place as soon as December 23, though it is likely to be in the first few months of 2024.
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