Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Set to Corner Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury Fight

Mike Tyson will help Francis Ngannou try to pull off what would be one of the biggest upsets in combat sports history.

Drew Beaupré | Aug 3, 2023

Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Set to Corner Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury Fight /

Francis Ngannou will have the support of boxing legend Mike Tyson when he steps into the ring to take on Tyson Fury.

“The Predator” has maintained throughout his MMA career that he's always dreamed of testing himself in the boxing ring, and after dealing with a tremendous amount of criticism for his choice to leave the UFC it was Ngannou who got the last laugh when he signed a deal to face Fury on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.

The 36-year-old’s devastating power helped him win and defend the UFC’s heavyweight title during his time with the promotion, and now he’ll have the support of one of the scariest punchers in combat sports history for his boxing debut.

‼️ Francis Ngannou has now officially appointed Mike Tyson as one of his trainers for the Tyson Fury fight. Tyson will join Ngannou's camp and be in his corner on Oct 28th in Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/JbaSB8v6jO
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 3, 2023

Ngannou is understandably a sizeable underdog heading into his matchup with Fury, however “Iron Mike” appears to be all-in on helping the Cameroonian score what would be sensational upset.

Mike Tyson on training Francis Ngannou for the Tyson Fury fight on Oct 28th: "It is no secret I back Ngannou 100% in this face-off of champions. He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it’s game over. I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting his transition…
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 3, 2023

If reports are to be believed, Ngannou’s bout with Fury should provide the largest payday of the former UFC champion’s career, and that’s even before he returns to MMA to make his promotional debut with the PFL next year.

Signing “The Predator” early this year after his UFC contract expired was a massive move for the PFL, but the promotion has continued gearing up for what may be a massive 2024 after also signing Jake Paul and undisputed female featherweight boxing champion Amanda Serrano.

Hardcore MMA fans might be eager for Ngannou to get his boxing fight with Fury out of the way so that he’s able to focus on reestablishing himself as the best heavyweight in the sport, but no one is going to want to miss out on seeing Tyson corner the 36-year-old for the biggest fight of his career.

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Published Aug 3, 2023