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Mike Tyson @miketyson is training Francis Ngannou @francisngannou for the upcoming boxing fight against Tyson Fury @tysonfury. Ngannou will be facing Fury in a pro bout aimed at finding out the “Baddest Man on the Planet.”
The fight is slated for October 28, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All rules of professional boxing will apply during the fight, with three judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system.
“It is no secret I back Ngannou 100 percent in this faceoff of champions” Tyson said in the release on Thursday. “He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it’s game over. I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting his transition from the octagon to the boxing ring.”
“He isn’t a combat novice, he is a world champion. He knows how to compete when the bell rings, but they key will be combining his energy and combat skills into his punches and using his agility to move swiftly around the ring then delivering the knockout blow. We’re here to win”, said the release.
Ngannou said “bringing Mike Tyson into my training camp is one of the best decisions I can make to prepare for Tyson Fury in the ring at this year’s Riyadh Season. Mike Tyson is an idol of mine in the sport. His experience and boxing IQ will be important to honing my technique under his guidance to win this super-fight.”
He added “I have been wanting this fight for years and now that it’s here, I’m focused on fighting the greatest fight of my career and shocking the world on the most epic stage for the fans in Riyadh. Oct. 28, the world will know who’s the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
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