Tyson Fury makes his return to the boxing ring this weekend in Saudi Arabia against the Baddest Man on the planet, former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou who battled the UFC to earn his free agency before signing a mega contract with the PFL and securing the ultimate fighting prize with a chance at the Heavyweight world Boxing Champion.
Tyson Fury who is 33-0-1 in the sport of professional boxing while this will be Francis Ngannou’s first professional boxing fight. Fans of MMA have witnessed fighters venture into professional boxing with mix results, Anderson Silva most recently losing a close fight to a much younger Jake Paul, and Cris Cyborg making a successful debut in the sport.
Fury is now a -1600 betting favorite to win his non title fight in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, which s rumored to be a huge payday for both fighters. What are your predictions for the crossover showdow? Will Francis Ngannou be able to do what Conor McGregor was unable?
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