Mike Tyson offers Francis Ngannou training for Tyson Fury bout

Footage emerges of Tyson teaching Ngannou how to box

Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has offered to train UFC star Francis Ngannou ahead of his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury. In footage that has recently surfaced, Tyson can be seen teaching Ngannou some boxing techniques. The Cameroonian fighter will be making his boxing debut in the 10-round bout against Fury on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.

Tyson expresses interest in training Ngannou

When asked about the idea of training Ngannou, Tyson expressed his interest, saying that he would like to do it. Having witnessed Ngannou's hard punch, Tyson believes that anything is possible for the UFC star against the Gypsy King.

Ngannou's chance to transition to boxing

With a 17-3 record in mixed martial arts, Ngannou has proven his fighting skills, but this will be his first time competing in a boxing match. However, Tyson had previously taught Ngannou some boxing movements three years ago, which has now resurfaced in the recent footage.

Lennox Lewis suggests training options

In addition to Tyson, former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has also suggested the possibility of training Ngannou for the Fury fight. Lewis praised Ngannou's hard punch and recommended his own boxing style as a good fit for the UFC star.

The fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou is set to take place on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. Although Fury's WBC world title will not be at stake, the match is highly anticipated as Ngannou makes his boxing debut.