UFC star Francis Ngannou said he was 'not ready" for Tyson Fury fight, after Gypsy King called him out for clash

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was told that he is not ready to face Tyson Fury in an inter-fencing bout.

Last week, the Predator received a shocking call-out from WBC heavyweight king. He accepted the challenge with glee.


UFC star Francis Ngannou said he was 'not ready for Tyson Fury fight, after Gypsy King called him out for clash
Francis Ngannou, UFC heavyweight champ was recently called Gypsy King Tyson Fury

UFC star Francis Ngannou said he was 'not ready for Tyson Fury fight, after Gypsy King called him out for clash
Fury's shock call out
UFC star Francis Ngannou said he was 'not ready for Tyson Fury fight, after Gypsy King called him out for clash
was quickly accepted by Ngannou, a heavy-handed individual.
Former world champion and coach of Jake Paul, BJ Flores believes Ngannou is no match for The Gypsy King

Many in the boxing industry have dismissed the possibility of the heavy-handed Cameroonian slaying the Gypsy King, including BJ Flores, who was once a WBC cruiserweight champion.

The Schmo was told by him that Francis Ngannou is an amazing person to watch.

"He is so strong, powerful and explosive.

"But Tyson Fury is very difficult to go into there with a man like Tyson Fury.

It might seem easy on TV, but Tyson Fury really is the man and Francis will have a hard time competing with him.

"He isn't going to just go out and hit him.

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"Fury will beat him, period. I'd like them both to fight big guys as well - he isn't ready for Tyson Fury."

Ngannou, who is 34 years old, is on the last fight under his UFC contract. He hopes to negotiate a new deal which will allow him to box.

Former refugee will be in action a week later in the main event at UFC 270 in Anaheim.

Ngannou will defend his first title against former MMA Factory teammate Ciryl Gane.


UFC star Francis Ngannou said he was 'not ready for Tyson Fury fight, after Gypsy King called him out for clash
Francis Ngannou will defend the title of heavyweight against Ciryl Gane next week

Ngannou, in an interview with Sports Illustrated said that he didn't recognize Gane's belt when defending his maiden title.

"I am the undisputed heavyweight champion. [Gane’s belt] isn’t legitimate. It is a substitute.

"The champion's presence renders the interim title null." "And I'm here."

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