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Fans of Francis Ngannou have expressed their disappointment and concern over the MMA star's slow pad work in preparation for his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury. The highly-anticipated bout is scheduled to take place on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.
Concerns over Ngannou's transition to boxing
Many fans believe that Ngannou, known for his impressive skill in the MMA world, may struggle to transition effectively to boxing. Supporters fear that the fight could turn out to be a one-sided affair after a video surfaced of Ngannou's lackluster pad work during training sessions with his coach.
Fury vs Ngannou on October 28
As the reigning heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury will face Ngannou in a 10-round boxing match adhering to Queensberry rules. However, fans are skeptical about Ngannou's chances based on his recent training footage, with some even suggesting that the fight will be a "complete mismatch."
A number of fans took to social media to voice their concerns. One fan sarcastically questioned if Ngannou's slow pad work was filmed in slow motion, while another was skeptical about the upcoming fight, stating that it "ain't gonna be funny how much of a mismatch this is going to be."
Another fan suggested that Ngannou's poor pad work may be an intentional tactic to deceive his opponent, saying, "he has to be playing into the bad pad work scheme at this point." And a fourth fan bluntly predicted a defeat for Ngannou, saying, "Naaaa Ngannou is getting smoked."
Fury acknowledges Ngannou's potential challenges
Despite the doubts expressed by fans, Tyson Fury remains confident in his abilities. He believes that Ngannou will present a more formidable challenge than other established heavyweight boxers he has faced in the past, stating, "This guy's more than just a boxer."
However, Fury is fully aware that he is viewed as the heavy favorite in this matchup. He openly acknowledges the potential repercussions of losing to an MMA fighter, expressing his readiness to face the consequences, saying, "If I get knocked out, then I want you all to laugh at me. That's what I want, because I deserve it."
Despite the criticism and concerns surrounding Ngannou's slow pad work, fans will have to wait until October 28 to see if their predictions hold true or if Ngannou can prove them wrong by causing an upset in the boxing world.
