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Fury Training Twice as Long for Ngannou
Boxing heavyweight Tyson Fury has surprised fans by revealing that he is implementing a new training tactic in preparation for his exhibition fight against UFC star Francis Ngannou. The two fighters are set to face off in a ten-round bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28. Fury has stated that he is training twice as long for Ngannou as he did for his previous opponent, Deontay Wilder.
Ngannou's Unorthodox Style Raises Concerns
In a recent interview with Carl Frampton on TNT Sports, Fury discussed the upcoming fight and expressed his respect for Ngannou's untrained boxing style. Fury acknowledged that he is taking Ngannou's unique approach to the sport seriously and is adapting his training regimen accordingly. He explained that he is increasing his training camp from six weeks to twelve weeks to fully prepare for Ngannou's unpredictable and awkward style.
The Goal: To Give Ngannou a War
Ngannou, who was the former UFC Heavyweight champion, also spoke about his anticipation for the fight. He revealed that he has been preparing for more than twelve weeks, as this is his first boxing training camp. Despite his lack of boxing experience, Ngannou is determined to give Fury a tough fight and is focused on getting ready for the challenge.
Ngannou's Impressive UFC Career
Before transitioning to boxing, Ngannou had an impressive career in the UFC. With a record of 17-3-0, he was the reigning heavyweight champion until January of this year. However, Ngannou left the organisation after failing to reach a new pay deal with UFC President Dana White and was subsequently stripped of his belt.
Fury's Status as Heavyweight Champion
Tyson Fury, currently holding the WBO heavyweight belt, is widely regarded as the lineal heavyweight champion in boxing. However, he will have to wait until his fight with Oleksandr Usyk on December 23 to see if he can unify the division. It remains to be seen if the Ngannou fight will have any impact on that bout.
No belts will be on the line for the exhibition fight between Fury and Ngannou.
