TYSON FURY teased a cross-over fight with UFC champion Francis Ngannou - but it has a twist.
The WBC heavyweight champion boxer shared a photo of himself with Ngannou, which he tagged UFC president Dana White.
He captioned it as: "Who would not like to see me face this beast boxing rules @ufc glove?"
This comes after a fight between Fury, UFC heavyweight Ngannou who had previously talked up a switch to boxing.
On January 22, the Cameroonian 35-year-old defends his title against Ciryl Gane (31), his former training partner.
This is Ngannou's last fight under his UFC contract. He has threatened to quit the promotion in the midst of a pay dispute.
He also discussed the possibility of a UFC deal that would allow him to both box and UFC fight simultaneously.
Ngannou stated to TMZ that it's been always down the line. This is something that I won't let go of.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSIt's going to happen in any way. Even if the UFC and me reach a deal, I must include the boxing aspect because I cannot see myself retiring without boxing.
"Tyson Fury Deontay Wilder. That would be a great test for me. It's not the same sport. Although I am the champion, I am at the top of this division.
UFC stars cannot fight outside of the promotion unless they are granted a special exemption.
Conor McGregor (33), was awarded this title in 2017 after his boxing defeat to Floyd Mayweather (44).
Ngannou is considering a UFC exit, but no fighter has been treated like that.
Fury once said he would 'roast Ngannou' in a fight and called him easy work'.
The Gypsy King, however, has ruled out a full-time switch from MMA and instead proposed a striking bout inside the cage with the smaller 4oz gloves.
TalkSPORT spoke to him in June that he had no interest in “grabbering up and down on a floor and all that stuff.”
"I am a stand-up fighter man. I don't wrestle up, down, grab each other's arms, and then sit on the other.
"I don't have any interest in that stuff - I like fighting so would I ever be a MMA fighter?" Hell no!
"Can I fight with gloves on small hands in a cage?" Yes. However, there is no grappling or grasping.
"The noble art and tradition of standing up, which men have done for thousands of years. I don't believe there is any noble science to wrestling on the floor.
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou
