Francis Ngannou takes a swipe at Dana White when announcing the Tyson Fury fight

Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has taken a cheeky dig at UFC boss Dana White in the official announcement of his upcoming boxing match with Tyson Fury. The highly anticipated showdown, set to take place in Saudi Arabia, was confirmed on Tuesday.

Ngannou Sets Up GIMIK Fight Promotions

Dana White was initially reluctant to make the fight happen while Ngannou was still under contract with the UFC, even going so far as to call it a "gimmick fight." In response, Ngannou has set up his own promotion called GIMIK Fight Promotions, which will co-promote his clash with Fury. This move comes just six months after leaving MMA's top promotion.

"The Baddest Man on the Planet"

In the official press release for the fight, Ngannou's formation of GIMIK Fight Promotions was revealed. The release highlighted that the bout will follow the official rules of boxing, with 3 judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system. Both Ngannou and Fury have pledged to meet in the middle of the ring, go to war, and win by knockout in devastating fashion. The event will be hosted by Riyadh Season in partnership with Queensberry, Top Rank, and Ngannou's promotional banner.

Fans React to Ngannou's Dig at White

UFC fans were quick to notice the not-so thinly-veiled dig at Dana White in Ngannou's announcement. Commenting on the news, fans praised Ngannou for his clever move, with one fan calling him a "genius." Another fan commended the name GIMIK Fight Promotions, while others simply expressed their support for Ngannou.

Ngannou's Boxing Debut Against Fury

Ngannou's match against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will mark his professional boxing debut. The Predator, as Ngannou is known, aims to turn the combat sports world upside down with this fight. Ngannou expressed his excitement for the opportunity to face the best in the boxing ring and solidify his position as the "baddest man on the planet." He even issued a warning to Fury, stating that if he touches him, "he's going to sleep."