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Tyson Fury has announced his intentions to dip his toes into the world of mixed martial arts after his highly anticipated clash with Francis Ngannou next month. The Gypsy King will face off against the UFC heavyweight champion in a controversial crossover bout taking place in Saudi Arabia. But Fury has his sights set on more than just this match-up, as he plans to rematch Ngannou in MMA before facing off against UFC star Jon Jones.
Fury's MMA Aspirations
Tyson Fury expressed his desire to fight Ngannou in the cage, confident that he could defeat him. He believes he is a better striker and sees Ngannou's weakness in his wrestling skills. Fury also stated that he would be willing to fight Jon Jones in the cage, if the money was right. The Gypsy King has received an offer from the UFC to take on Jones, who is set to retire from MMA in November.
In an exclusive interview with SunSport, Fury confirmed the offer he received from the UFC to fight Jon Jones. He mentioned that his team, including promoter Frank Warren, is aware of the offer and they are looking to move forward with it. Fury and Jones have even discussed the potential fight, making it a "real thing."
Focus on Ngannou Showdown
Before venturing into MMA, Fury must first focus on his upcoming fight against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. While money was a major motivating factor for accepting the fight, the Gypsy King is also determined to showcase his skills and draw in millions of viewers from both MMA and boxing. Fury believes that regardless of whether people like his crossover into MMA, they will still tune in to watch the fight.
