Tom Aspinall refuses to write off 'ferocious puncher' Francis Ngannou in Tyson Fury fight
The former UFC champion will lace up the gloves for the first time when heNgannou has never boxed - but he's one of MMA's best heavyweights‘Gypsy King’, who has held the WBC heavyweight title since 2020 and is considered by many boxing’s best big man, is a massive favourite ahead of the exhibition bout.
However, one of his old sparring partners believes he must be wary of the power Ngannou possesses despite the clear gulf in class between the two men.“Like, he seriously believes in himself. If you look at his story, what he’s done in his life and in sport, it’s pretty unbelievable. Fair play to him.UFC stars Molly McCann and Tom Aspinall explain why MMA is overtaking ‘corrupt’ boxing
“The guy is getting some serious money out of it, and he definitely has a puncher's chance to win. Do I think he’s gonna win? Probably not. “I still wouldn’t be surprised if he clipped him and knocked him out, he’s an absolutely ferocious puncher. “I think Tyson Fury is absolutely worlds apart from him, in terms of skill, but if you stick Francis Ngannou in with anyone and say he can punch them, he’s got a chance.”on July 22 heard rumours about how much Ngannou will earn for the fight and is happy one of his former colleagues is doing so well.
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