TYSON FURY'S promotional staff opened the doors to a 'no-brainer" Las Vegas crossover fight between Francis Ngannou, UFC champion.
Boxing and UFC heavyweight champions have been building an online rivalry for years.
Tyson Fury's promotional staff opened the doors to a fight with Francis Ngannou
Ngannou was most recently awarded his belt against Ciryl Gae at UFC 270.
Fury, who called out the Cameroonian afterward, is now set to face Dillian Whyte (33), a mandatory WBC challenger.
Todd DuBoef, president of Fury’s Top Rank promotion, said that if rivals win, a clash between the combat sports in the fight capital is possible.
DuBoef stated to MMA Fighting, "I think it does fantastic at Vegas.
"And that's because I see it from the perspective of pay per view.
"I believe there would be a very large appetite on US pay per-view for that fight. This is similar to what we saw with Fury from the UK.
"The UK audience is used a staying up late and paying to view the pay-perview."
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSHe said, "I'm responding to someone saying, 'Hey! What do you think about this?'
"Honestly, it's a compelling product for consumers, and it could work very well. If you want to know my opinion, that's exactly what I believe.
It is a no-brainer to have the biggest and most baddest men of MMA and boxing meet in ring.
"There isn't much hype that you need to do there."
UFC stars cannot compete outside the promotion unless they are granted special permission.
Conor McGregor (33), was allowed to fight Floyd Mayweather (44) in 2017. However, it has been a one-off.
Ngannou recently fought the UFC over a demand for a raise and stipulation that would allow him to pursue boxing.
Although Gane beat him, his UFC contract expired. However, there are still hope that a contract extension could be reached.
DuBoef said that the super-fight would require Fury (33), and Ngannou (35) to push it against Top Rank or the UFC.
He stated, "How much does Fury want? Ngannou wants it for as much as Fury.
"We know McGregor and Mayweather wanted it and were the driving force behind getting it done.
"At the end, it may be their athletes that push their partners to get that done."
