Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou - October 28, 2023

[The Asleep Lamps]

I think a lot of boxing fans are threatened by the idea of Ngannou defeating Fury because they fear it will reflect negatively on boxing. But as a follower of both sports I have no dog in that particular fight.
I always thought that an MMA fighter would win a belt in boxing before vice versa because of the wrestling aspect. Of course it has already been done, when Holly Holm upset Ronda Rousey. But that is a little different because it is women.

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[tigermoth87]

I think a lot of boxing fans are threatened by the idea of Ngannou defeating Fury because they fear it will reflect negatively on boxing. But as a follower of both sports I have no dog in that particular fight.
I always thought that an MMA fighter would win a belt in boxing before vice versa because of the wrestling aspect. Of course it has already been done, when Holly Holm upset Ronda Rousey. But that is a little different because it is women.

I don't watch MMA, but I want Ngannou to win. Just to humiliate Fury.

After he blatantly ducked Usyk to take this fight, fornicate Fury--I hope he gets sparked out and embarassed. And hope he catches Paris sucking off Ngannou after the fight, too.

[daz74]

I think a lot of boxing fans are threatened by the idea of Ngannou defeating Fury because they fear it will reflect negatively on boxing. But as a follower of both sports I have no dog in that particular fight.
I always thought that an MMA fighter would win a belt in boxing before vice versa because of the wrestling aspect. Of course it has already been done, when Holly Holm upset Ronda Rousey. But that is a little different because it is women.

I don't watch MMA, but I want Ngannou to win. Just to humiliate Fury.

After he blatantly ducked Usyk to take this fight, fornicate Fury--I hope he gets sparked out and embarassed. And hope he catches Paris sucking off Ngannou after the fight, too.

yeah, i’ll be cheering for Ngannou. Fury’s ego is out of control, he needs to be humbled.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Interesting they're working on parrying shots.

They'll be coming a damn sight quicker from fury though, and from different angles.

I hope they've brought in some quick sparring partners.

[adislav123]

I think a lot of boxing fans are threatened by the idea of Ngannou defeating Fury because they fear it will reflect negatively on boxing. But as a follower of both sports I have no dog in that particular fight.
I always thought that an MMA fighter would win a belt in boxing before vice versa because of the wrestling aspect. Of course it has already been done, when Holly Holm upset Ronda Rousey. But that is a little different because it is women.

I don't watch MMA, but I want Ngannou to win. Just to humiliate Fury.

After he blatantly ducked Usyk to take this fight, fornicate Fury--I hope he gets sparked out and embarassed. And hope he catches Paris sucking off Ngannou after the fight, too.

different people, different hopes!

is fury/usyk confirmed now or not? so is he still 'ducking' him until the first bell rings?

[Monzon83]

I think a lot of boxing fans are threatened by the idea of Ngannou defeating Fury because they fear it will reflect negatively on boxing. But as a follower of both sports I have no dog in that particular fight.
I always thought that an MMA fighter would win a belt in boxing before vice versa because of the wrestling aspect. Of course it has already been done, when Holly Holm upset Ronda Rousey. But that is a little different because it is women.

What do you mean by “threatened”? He hasn’t a hope in hell of beating Fury and most boxing fans I know are completely embarrassed this fight is being presented as anything other than an exhibition.
I don’t have any problem with MMA fighters coming into boxing but why don’t they have to come up through the rankings like boxers do? No professional boxer is going to get a shot at Fury in their first pro fight. That’s a disgrace and shits all over guys who have busted their ass for years as pro boxers.
I thought McGregors effort against the retired Mayweather was pitiful. Why do MMA fans have any interest in watching another one of their champions look clueless in a boxing ring? I just don’t get it at all.

[Ruthless-RKO]

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[The Asleep Lamps]

I think a lot of boxing fans are threatened by the idea of Ngannou defeating Fury because they fear it will reflect negatively on boxing. But as a follower of both sports I have no dog in that particular fight.
I always thought that an MMA fighter would win a belt in boxing before vice versa because of the wrestling aspect. Of course it has already been done, when Holly Holm upset Ronda Rousey. But that is a little different because it is women.

What do you mean by “threatened”? He hasn’t a hope in hell of beating Fury and most boxing fans I know are completely embarrassed this fight is being presented as anything other than an exhibition.
I don’t have any problem with MMA fighters coming into boxing but why don’t they have to come up through the rankings like boxers do? No professional boxer is going to get a shot at Fury in their first pro fight. That’s a disgrace and shits all over guys who have busted their ass for years as pro boxers.
I thought McGregors effort against the retired Mayweather was pitiful. Why do MMA fans have any interest in watching another one of their champions look clueless in a boxing ring? I just don’t get it at all.

Keep crying crybaby. Before Fury vs Usyk will be the battle of the baddest! Start the countdown.
I would have been cool with Joshua or Wilder taking this fight as a warm up as well. Wilder got into boxing late and he was never known for his boxing skills but for his power. For having a right hand sledgehammer.
What else do you have to look forward to other than Tim Tszyu? If it turns out to be embarrassing then I apologize but I would rather see this fight than Canelo's last fight. I criticized that fight when it was announced. Even an undisputed champion, I didn't believe he would have anything for Canelo.

[Perkin Warbeck]

Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Anthony Wright will be on the Fury-Ngannou undercard.

I wish they would have found a more meaningful opponent for Makhmudov. Wright is a small former cruiserweight and has been stopped multiple times.

https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/584992

[The Asleep Lamps]

Ideally Fury should have fought a southpaw to prepare for Usyk but this fight will likely make him more money than some top 30 ranked southpaw. I think it will attract more eyeballs
Maybe the undercard is poor. I wouldn't be surprised. I would factor that in before deciding whether or not to order it.

[fanman]

Not much on the undercard.

Fury should soften him up for a couple of rounds and then ko him.

Too hard for ngannou with no previous boxing fights.

They say it only takes 1 punch at heavy. Maybe ngannou can pull it off with a wild swing. 1% chance.

Still an historic event.

[stokelad84]

Why do Boxrec refuse to have the event listed?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Why do Boxrec refuse to have the event listed?

Yeh the fights not pro, but the undercard is

[quickeyg]

Not much on the undercard?


Fabio Wardley vs David Adeleye
Martin Bakole vs. Carlos Takam
Joseph Parker vs Simon Kean
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Anthony Wright
Moses Itauma vs Bernath

[The Asleep Lamps]

This guy knows boxing. I like his videos. "And this unknown is the reason I'm flying to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and I'll be there."

[Thomastearns]

This guy knows boxing. I like his videos. "And this unknown is the reason I'm flying to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and I'll be there."

Yes, as he says, it's a tiny little window indeed.

It's probably even more tiny than he thinks because there's not the slightest bit of evidence whatsoever that Ngannou can punch harder than Wilder in a boxing ring.

The most likely scenario will reveal that Ngannou will be better off sending Fury a postcard if he wants to make any contact at all.

The Mike Tyson factor is also irrelevant as Ngannou is moving in woeful slow motion compared to his trainer at his peak.

Perhaps, just perhaps, the Ngannou camp are trying to lull Fury into a false sense of security by releasing a series of hugely unimpressive videos beforehand and on the night Ngannou will shock the world with his speed and accuracy, but seriously, what are the chances of that happening?

1 in 100?

Let's face it, Ngannou doesn't punch as hard as Wilder and is isn't even half the boxer that Wilder is, or isn't.

His only chance is Fury going on some prefight bender that involves 20+ prostitutes and gallons of hard liquor.

As we know, such things are not beyond the realm of possibility.

[SportsRatings]

Why do Boxrec refuse to have the event listed?

Yeh the fights not pro, but the undercard is

How does that even work? And where is the evidence for that, has any org treated the undercard differently from the headliner? Has a statement been made to this effect? "the undercard are real fights, but the headliner fight is not a real fight because one guy is making his debut"

[stokelad84]

Wardley vs Adelaye is now sanctioned by the BBBoC with the British title officially on the line.

The event should be listed.

[quickeyg]

What the BEEP.

They made a MUSIC VIDEO for this fight.

Starring Francis Ngannou, Lil Baby, Big Flowdan, Skillex & Ronaldo.

[pound per pound]

Ngannou isn't a boxer. He has a limited gas tank, and next to no boxing skills. Oh yeah he is also old. Ignore this " fight."

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[Perkin Warbeck]

Wardley vs Adelaye is now sanctioned by the BBBoC with the British title officially on the line.

The event should be listed.

Yes, that's a good fight - why will BoxRec not put it on their schedule?

[jwfg]

Ngannou isn't a boxer. He has a limited gas tank, and next to no boxing skills. Oh yeah he is also old. Ignore this " fight."

It's like the world squash champion playing Novak at tennis.

[Thomastearns]

Ngannou isn't a boxer. He has a limited gas tank, and next to no boxing skills. Oh yeah he is also old. Ignore this " fight."

It's like the world squash champion playing Novak at tennis.

Good analogy going by what we've seen of Ngannou's footwork so far.

These Fury's sure are cunning devils pocketing big sums of money by fighting YouTubers and absolute novices.

Talk about exploiting the market.

Anyway, good luck to them.

That's what stupid people are there for - for making the rich even richer.

Why else would they be tolerated?