A number of days in the past, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou spoke about his curiosity in signing Mike Tyson to assist him put together for the upcoming battle with WBC world champion Tyson Fury.
Ngannou will make his skilled debut towards Fury on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.
Fury has already warned of a lethal consequence, however Ngannou is unconcerned.
“He mentioned lots of issues,” Ngannou advised TMZ. “He higher put together for October 28, as a result of if he does not take it significantly, I feel he is likely to be shocked and have regrets for his life. I am coming for everybody, that is my time.
Whereas Ngannou is one in every of MMA’s most feared punchers, he has little to no expertise in a boxing ring.
And that is why Ngannou wish to be helped by a former undisputed world champion like Tyson or Lennix Lewis.
“I feel getting recommendation or coaching from Mike Tyson could be good,” Ngannou mentioned. “I additionally consider somebody like Lennox Lewis who might be good. I really like his type of boxing, very fundamental however very sharp and efficient. One-two (punches), all that, traditional however superb.
Tyson is open to serving to Ngannou – whom most observers have referred to as a formidable underdog within the battle.
“I’d love to do this, that might be cool,” Tyson advised ES Information. “I would really like that, yeah. I would really like that.
“Fury, he hits lengthy. So when he hits lengthy, you might have these brief hits inside. When he throws, look, it’s important to be prepared. Growth, laborious punch to the physique.
