Tyson Fury's prediction of Francis Ngannou’s huge payday for their upcoming bout

Tyson Fury has let slip how much he believes Francis Ngannou will earn for their highly-anticipated crossover fight next month. The Gypsy King claims Ngannou will receive a minimum of £8.1million ($10m) for the ten-round Saudi showdown, which has generated a lot of controversy. The former UFC heavyweight champion was offered £6.5million ($8m) to fight MMA icon Jon Jones, but turned it down for the bigger payday against Fury.

From turning down £6.5m to earning £8.1m - Ngannou is about to make bank

Ngannou, who was just six months removed from rejecting a £6.5million ($8m) deal with the UFC, is set to earn considerably more for his fight against Fury. The guaranteed purse will be boosted by the fight's pay-per-view sales and sponsorship money. With the popularity and anticipation surrounding the bout, it is expected that Ngannou's earnings will exceed the £8.1million figure mentioned by Fury.

Ngannou ready to shock the world

Despite entering the bout as a huge underdog, Ngannou is confident he will pull off a major upset by handing Fury his first-ever loss. The hard-hitting Cameroonian, making his professional boxing debut, had nothing but praise for Fury's skills but believes he has a chance to make history. Ngannou describes Fury as a "great boxer" and admires his free-spirited attitude.