Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou
John Fury Unleashes Fury: Calls Mike Tyson a ‘Traitor’ for Backing Ngannou in Tyson Fury Bout
John Fury, a notable figure in the boxing world, has expressed his displeasure with none other than the iconic Mike Tyson. The reason? Tyson Fury, John Fury’s son and an undefeated WBC heavyweight champion, is set to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a unique bout. What adds to the intrigue is that Mike Tyson will be coaching Ngannou, a fighter who shares his name. This showdown is taking place in Saudi Arabia next week, and tensions are running high.
John Fury, known for his admiration of Mike Tyson, seems to be having a change of heart as this unusual fight draws near. When asked about whom he’d like to face in the ring if he were to make a comeback, the elder Fury, aged 59, didn’t hesitate to voice his discontent. He labeled Mike Tyson a “traitor” for siding with Ngannou in this upcoming clash and vowed to confront him during their Saudi Arabian rendezvous next week.
Fury’s criticism isn’t limited to Tyson’s affiliation with Ngannou. In the lead-up to the fight, he has also expressed his disapproval of the promotional footage released by Ngannou’s camp. According to Fury, the footage is subpar and he has confidently predicted that his son will make quick work of the powerful Ngannou.
Last month, Fury openly questioned the seriousness of Ngannou’s preparation, suggesting it might be a ploy to deceive. He stated [via Mac Life], “I hope he’s kidding along and he’s playing possum here. I hope that’s a joke and intended to be a laugh. Because if it’s not, he ain’t got a prayer. He ain’t got a cat in hell’s chance. He won’t get out of the first round. It’s probably going to be Tyson’s quickest knockout.”
He continued with a critical tone, “But you know what? It’s got to be kidology, that. It’s got to be fun and games. Because if that’s what he’s got, well, God help him, he’ll get smashed to bits. That’s all I’m saying, mate. That’s embarrassing. If that’s what he can do on a public workout, don’t bother doing a public workout. It’s a disgrace.”
As the clock ticks down to the much-anticipated showdown between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, the tension between John Fury and Mike Tyson adds an extra layer of drama to what promises to be an unforgettable bout.
yson Fury has been told Mike Tyson is doing a great job of sharpening Francis Ngannou’s skills ahead of their crossover fight.
Heavyweight champion Fury is in the final stages of preparing for his fight against Ngannou, which takes place next weekend in Saudi Arabia. Fury’s WBC belt won’t be on the line in the fight because Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, is making his boxing debut on the night and is therefore not ranked by the organisation.
‘Iron Mike’ is training Ngannou for the fight alongside his MMA coaches Eric Nicksick and Dewey Cooper. Fury’s promoter Bob Arum tweeted about the boxing legend’s coaching role: “Mike Tyson is doing a great job training and advising Francis Ngannou. I’ve cautioned Tyson Fury to be very careful, particularly of Ngannou’s incredible right hand.”
Fury has already signed a deal to face fellow heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed title clash that could take place as soon as December 23. ‘The Gypsy King’ will first have to get past Ngannou before thinking about his pencilled-in fight with Usyk, which is more likely to take place in the first quarter of next year.
Tyson was recently called out for a fight by Fury’s dad John but the boxing legend has ruled out any chance of a ring return. ‘Iron Mike’ admitted that Ngannou will have to knock Fury out cold to win their fight as he praised the resilience of the heavyweight champion who was named after him.
“I am helping Ngannou. I am learning what he is able to do. He’s able to do so much more than I anticipated. He has what it takes to knockout anything or anybody standing in his way. Once he lands a punch on Tyson Fury’s jaw he is going to knock him out too. Nobody can survive that.’ He’s making some money for his family,” Tyson told Mail Online.
“Let me do what I need to do and then when it’s time to box I will box. Boxing people need to keep out of my personal business. Fury’s not the all-time great but he’s one of the all-time greats. He’s really high up. He can do greatness right now. He’s always going to bring a good night of boxing, fight hard. You’ve got to try and hit him with a shot to knock him cold out because he always gets back up and fights hard.”
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