FRANCIS NGANNOU called to fight Tyson Fury - but said it won't be in the UFC.
These heavyweight boxing and MMA stars have been arguing for the past few decades.
The reality may be closer than we think. Ngannou uploaded a YouTube video to challenge Fury but decided not to do it in the cage.
He stated, "I don’t care what it would look like, I just think it would involve a fight."
"Against Tyson Fury it could be in the phone booth or on top of a building; that fight will occur.
He won't be coming to MMA. That's impossible. He would be killed."
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Fury, 33 years old, will be back in the boxing ring when he defends his WBC title against Dillian Whyte (33), at Wembley.
He claimed that he would retire and will only continue to fight in crossover bouts.
Ngannou, 35 years old, has been added to that list. He also hopes for a super-fight in Las Vegas next season.
However, UFC prohibits its athletes from competing in any other promotion while they are under contract.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSConor McGregor (33), was granted a special exemption to face Floyd Mayweather, 45. Ngannou also requested a similar exemption.
The UFC has been unwilling to cooperate with Cameroonian, who just had knee surgery and has no fights on his current contract.
He is the champion and has been tied down for 12 years after his last bout in January, when he beat Ciryl Gane, 31, 31.
It is unclear if Ngannou will renew his contract or use it to continue his career as a boxer.
He did however admit that there are still discussions to be had with UFC in one way or the other.
Ngannou said: "The UFC is me, we must really sit down to talk real business, but with a real consideration because they have got to take me seriously.
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"I am very content and happy with my choices. I don't want anyone to dictate my behavior or my choices, except my feelings.
"I am undisputed heavyweight champion."
