Tyson Fury, left, and Francis Ngannou face off during a press conference in London on Sept. 7 for their upcoming boxing match in Saudia Arabia on Saturday.
If you're excited about Saturday's heavyweight boxing showdown between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Francis "The Predator" Ngannou, the former UFC champion who now competes in the Professional Fighters League, I don't blame you.
Yes, but this isn't a strongman contest. It's a boxing match. If these two ever hook up in a phonebook-ripping contest, bet all your money on Ngannou. Otherwise, lean toward the boxer.Sure, but punching power is context-dependent. Landing a big shot against somebody also trying to defend against kicks, elbows, takedowns and knee strikes is one task. Making solid contact against a slippery boxer who is only on alert for punches is a different challenge.
Fury reacts as he has his hands wrapped by trainer Sugar-Hill Steward during a public workout on Wednesday ahead of the his bout with Francis Ngannou. , I was interviewed roughly 20 times by Canadian media outlets, each of them asking how I thought McGregor would fare. Ian Hanomansing ofasked me about McGregor's chances, and seemed surprised when I told him I expected a beatdown in Mayweather's favour.
The event also fits well in a contemporary sports scene that treasures appeal-broadening crossover events, and where financial support comes, increasingly from deep-pocketed Middle Eastern kingdoms.Late last year, the NBA's board of governors approved a rule change, and allowed sovereign wealth funds to own up to 20 per cent of an NBA franchise.
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