The load has been decided. Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou stepped on the dimensions in Saudi Arabia, and as anticipated, each giants stepped on the dimensions carrying numerous weight. Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion (the belt isn’t on the road tomorrow evening), entered at simply over 277 kilos. Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, regarded badly ripped however received at simply over 272 kilos. The sport can be broadcast stay on ESPN+ PPV and TNT Sports activities.
The 2 stepped away from the dimensions, bumped one another within the chest, and exchanged a number of extra phrases. The hype is in full swing, and in reality, it has been occurring for some time. The bout introduced collectively boxing legends resembling Larry Holmes, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, George Foreman, Mike Tyson (Ngannou’s co-trainer for this battle, after all), and Lennox Lewis. There may be.
It is large. However will the evening be a aggressive battle?
Ngannou cannot cease smiling and is, as he says, “residing the dream,” however he stays assured. Fury cannot cease insulting not solely Ngannou, but additionally Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and anybody else he may sooner or later battle within the ring with. In the meantime, as Fury mentioned after the weigh-in at present, this battle is “like a match between champions on the tennis desk.” [Novak] Djokovic on the Wimbledon remaining. ”
In reality, I’ve seen comparisons like this earlier than. So the query is, why would anybody pay to see this discrepancy? Why do all the good boxers from round city flock to this match?
In all probability as a result of Fury followers need to see the KO he promised.
“All we’re speaking about is tomorrow and that is it. We’re not speaking about another dangerous man on this world, we’re speaking about Francis Ngannou tomorrow evening,” Fury mentioned. spoke at present. “I’ll knock out that Mussafa after which I’ll take every week off. I do not need to hear about boxing from any of you. I’ll have a while with my household after which I’ll go and tackle that little man. I am going to knock you out. Sure, I’ve to apologize, however should you don’t love the way in which I exploit language, simply stroll out the door!”
As all the time, it is elegant and the youngsters is perhaps watching. Nonetheless, as Fury says, should you do not prefer it, do not watch it. Many followers could have precisely this angle and won’t watch tomorrow’s “occasion”. Alternatively, many different folks will watch and pay for it.
Prefer it or not, occasions like this aren’t going wherever. The identical goes for Tyson Fury, who can be in deep trouble if he took even one strong blow from Ngannou. Will probably be a Fury present. As he pleases.
(High Rank on ESPN+ PPV, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT)
• Tyson Fury 277.7 kilos. vs. Francis Ngannou 272.1 kilos
(Heavyweight – 10 rounds)
• Fabio Wardley 241 kilos vs. David Adeleye 232lb
(Heavyweight – 12 rounds)
• Joseph Parker 250.1 kilos vs. Simon Keene 255.1 kilos
(Heavyweight – 10 rounds)
• Arslanbek Makhmudov 260 kilos versus junior anthony wright 229.5 kilos
(Heavyweight – 10 rounds)
• Moses Itauma 236.1 kilos vs. Istvan Bernat 257.1 lb
(Heavyweight – 6 rounds)
