Tom Aspinall Shares Insights on Tyson Fury’s Boxing Ability, Gives His Take on Francis Ngannou’s Chances
Tom Aspinall, fresh off his impressive victory over Marcin Tybura at UFC London, has offered valuable insights into what Francis Ngannou can expect when stepping into the boxing ring with Tyson Fury. The MMA legend Ngannou is set to make his highly anticipated boxing debut against the heavyweight champion in a 10-round fight in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
While acknowledging that Ngannou can’t be completely ruled out, Aspinall believes that Fury’s boxing ability puts him in a completely different league. He stated that Ngannou’s chances of securing a victory in a pure boxing match are incredibly slim compared to Fury’s unmatched skill in the ring. In a hypothetical scenario where the two fighters meet in an MMA cage, Aspinall predicts a similar outcome but with the roles reversed.
He suggests that Fury would have a slim chance as a puncher, given the different skill sets required in MMA. Reflecting on the missed opportunity for Fury to face Oleksandr Usyk in a historic unification bout, Aspinall expressed his disappointment while acknowledging that Fury had limited options, leading to the matchup with Ngannou.
“I think Ngannou has a chance but it’s a very, very, very, very slim chance, when it comes to actual boxing ability, Tyson is worlds apart from where Ngannou is at.”
Despite the change in opponents, Aspinall remains intrigued by the fight and will be watching as both a boxing and MMA fan. As the anticipation builds for the showdown between two titans from different fighting realms, the world will be eagerly waiting to witness how Francis Ngannou’s foray into boxing unfolds against the formidable Tyson Fury.
Tom Aspinall Reveals How Tyson Fury’s Training Transformed Him into a Fierce UFC Heavyweight Contender
In a candid interview during UFC London media day in 2022, Aspinall expressed his gratitude towards Fury for the profound impact he had on his career. “I think Tyson Fury’s helped me the most mentally,” Aspinall revealed. “Obviously, I improved a lot. My skill set improved, my boxing improved, definitely. It brought me a long way skill-wise. But more so mentally. If Tyson Fury ever gets a watch of this, ‘Thank you.’ I’ve never actually had the chance to thank him for it. He has completely changed my career and the outlook of what I’ve got on combat and fighting.”
Recalling the transformative experience, Aspinall highlighted that the training sessions with Fury occurred in his early 20s when he was uncertain about his future in the sport. “Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am right now because my mentality’s changed completely since I trained with him,” Aspinall admitted. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to carry on with this sport or box or maybe stop fighting altogether. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, and yeah, he just completely changed my whole outlook on everything, so I appreciate it.”
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