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Francis Ngannou is set to earn a career-high payday against Tyson Fury – which will eclipse his entire UFC earnings.
Big-Money Showdown
Ngannou, 36, bagged the most high-profile fight of his career a little over six months after leaving the UFC. And according to his manager Marquel Martin, the Saudi showdown will see the Cameroonian clubber pocket a "life-changing" amount of money.
"The Bag is so Big"
During an appearance on The MMA Hour, Martin said: "Let’s just say this: The bag is so big, he may actually just drop it on the way to the bank. Let’s just say that. This is life-changing. This is exactly what we planned and visualized, so we’re happy."
Record-Breaking Earnings
When asked if Ngannou’s earnings for the fight will be more than his UFC winnings, Martin added: "Oh, my God. I mean, by far. By multiples. Just to make [this money] even while being champion, he would’ve had to fight multiple times just to [be in this ballpark]."
MMA Fighter vs Boxing Champion
Ngannou and Fury's showdown will be a ten-round affair under the official Queensberry boxing rules. But it’s not yet known if the fight will count on both men’s records.
A Dream Come True
Knockout artist Ngannou trained as a boxer before being convinced to try his hand at mixed martial arts. He plans to turn the combat sports world upside down by becoming the first man to defeat Tyson Fury. He said: "My dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet… All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep."
