Media *** Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Post Fight Discussion MEGATHREAD ***

[DoubleTrouble]

I’ll pay and watch the fight. Francis just needs one good shot. Fury’s definitely afraid and respects him more than he lets on. Otherwise the heavyweight belt would’ve been on the line too.

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Every top fighter only needs one good shot. That's what "punchers chance" means.

In reality, Francis doesn't have the power to KO Fury.

 

[Tweak896]

Its an exhibition, I think they can even do a WWE version of a boxing match and its legal. I think even boxingrec won't list this fight.

 

[Thawing Mammoth]

Like, indications both ways? So an exhibition that they're trying to hype

 

[Mcnugget]

Like, indications both ways? So an exhibition that they're trying to hype

What

 

[Mcnugget]

Its an exhibition, I think they can even do a WWE version of a boxing match and its legal. I think even boxingrec won't list this fight.

So the effort level is entirely up to the fighters? There’s a chance they half ass it and there’s also a chance they bang out

 

[Fight Professor]

Of course it is going to be an exhibition match. But they have to market it as a proper match to get any buys.

 

[upsetofthecentury]

Top rank are the only people showing the Gala Dinner, so if you want to see all the stars now's your chance - starting 19:00 UK time (Now I'm really really hungry)

 

[gilbert_mma]

It is the battle of the two baddest men on the planet, duking it out. Atleast that's what I'm told.

 

[Tweak896]

So the effort level is entirely up to the fighters? There’s a chance they half ass it and there’s also a chance they bang out

I mean for real both guys would lose too much reputation do not put on a show, but it is possible and legal for them. No idea why this couldn't be a real boxing match.

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Francis > UFC and all their fighters.

Ngannou’s about to get 8 figures while one of the UFC’s biggest cards is in shambles. Jon Jones got owned.

 

[Randy Fandy Fo Fanders]

Even though it’s an exhibition, just look at what happened with Apollo creed versus Drago. Fights like this can escalate quickly.

 

[Poirierfan]

Of course it is going to be an exhibition match. But they have to market it as a proper match to get any buys.

Stop it Eddie.

 

[DiddlyDoodly]

Hopefully he gets paid very well, because if Francis gets murked, he is damaged goods.

 

[usernamee]

It's real and has a belt on the line.

that made up saudi belt? c'mon bro

and what does real mean here

they have said it's official boxing rules and whatnot but have made no official statement whether or not this will go on eithers record

 

[Corrado Soprano]

UFC fans trying their best to discredit this matchup. Yall just mad Francis escaped the UFC slave system for better opportunities and way more money. Besides maybe Conor, every MMA fighter on earth wishes they were in Francis’s current situation.

 

[DoctorTaco]

If Francis does land a big shot (big if) he absolutely could put Fury down for the count. Crazy to think otherwise IMO

that’s true for any boxer at any weight. Furthermore and by the numbers francis isn’t a special puncher. He looks scary- 280lbs with abs but if you look at how many KO wins he has in his fights there are other ufc hwt’s that clearly hit harder

 

[tymikeson]

from a major news source it says its actually is going to be an official boxing match an go on their records like it did with mayweather/mcregor. However ESPN says its an exhibition so who knows. Although furys title wont be on the line. https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/tyson-fury-vs-francis-ngannou-fight-four-biggest-storylines-to-watch-for-in-saudi-arabia/#:~:text=The 10-round main event of an ESPN+ pay-per-view card from Riyadh will be an official boxing match, and not an exhibition, although Fury's world title will not be at stake in an event billed as a meeting between the two baddest men on the planet in all of combat sports.

 

[Myrddin Wild]

This isn't for Fury's title, but that doesn't mean they won't go hard.

Fury has a fight already booked for December for his belt, so I'd assume he won't be taking too many chances that might get him hurt or knocked out. I expect Francis will be full on though so that he can get another big boxing fight & all the cudoz that come with a Fury KO.

It's kind of interesting in that respect.

 

[Poirierfan]

Not this again.

 

[usernamee]

I just hope Fury doesn't want to "put on a show" and prolong it to a dance until the decision is read. I wanna see somebody get knocked fuck out.