Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says Francis Ngannou is combating Tyson Fury subsequent, but it surely will not be all the pieces followers had been hoping for.
Ever since Ngannou’s exit from the UFC, he has been linked with the highest boxing heavyweights for his foray into the game. The previous UFC heavyweight champion lately revealed that his staff has had severe negotiations with Deontay Wilder for a two-fight deal – one in boxing, one other in MMA.
Veteran boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, nevertheless, believes it’s Tyson Fury. Talking with Boxing Social on Saturday evening, he revealed that ‘he has heard’ Ngannou will make his boxing debut towards Fury however in an exhibition match. The combat can have no knockdowns or knockouts.
“Sure, I consider so [Francis Ngannou will fight Tyson Fury next]. That is what I’ve heard. It will be an exhibition. No knockdowns or something… It is disappointing, however it’s what it’s. I needed to see him [Fury] combat [Oleksandr] Usyk.”
Watch Hearn’s feedback under from the 04:05 minute mark:
If this finally ends up being confirmed, it could undoubtedly be disappointing information for the followers. Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury being two of the heaviest punchers in fight sports activities for the second, followers had been wanting to see a placing showdown between the 2 – briefly, who can knock whom out?
However with a ‘no knockdown or knockout’ rule, it could merely be a dragged-out contest.