DANA WHITE claimed Tyson Fury called Francis Ngannou out because he needs 'guys who fight'. She admitted that it didn't surprise her.
Fury teased that he would be joining Ngannou, UFC champion, in a Las Vegas "clash of heavyweight titans" crossover bout.
Tyson Fury called Francis Ngannou
On Twitter, he said: "Think about the clash of titans, Fury against Ngannou. Extremely excited, extremely excited.
"I believe this would be an amazing fight. Las Vegas, the entire world would love to see it.
"The clash between the heavyweight titans."
In recent years, the boxing and MMA stars have had a constant rivalry that has seen them challenge each other.
UFC fighters cannot compete outside of the promotion unless they are granted a special exemption.
Conor McGregor (33), was awarded one for his boxing loss to American legend Floyd Mayweather (44) in 2017.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSNgannou is determined to stop fighters from being treated like that.
Fury, 33-year-old, is the WBC boxing champion since February 2020. He has previously teased that he would be fighting Ngannou 35 in a UFC boxing match.
Cameroonian is keen to switch to boxing.
Ngannou defends his title, next against Ciryl Gane (31-year-old training partner), on January 22.
This is Ngannou's last fight under his UFC contract. He has threatened to quit the promotion over a money dispute.
He also wants to be able to box if he extends his contract.
Ngannou stated to ESPN that he would not fight for $500,000 or $600,000. It's over. It's over.
"I did it. "I took on this fight because it was personal and because I want to ensure that justice is done regardless of the outcome, even if it seems unfair.
"I was wrongly treated. I can present my case and say that I have successfully completed the eight fights. No.
"We've had this (boxing discussion) for over a year and it seems like they were okay with it.
"Whatever your sport, whatever the event, boxing or not, the UFC will make it even bigger.
"That's unquestionable. "So yes, if I want box, I would like to see the UFC involved."
