Francis Ngannou Scolds Eddie Hearn Over Tyson Fury Exhibition Claims

Ngannou has some words for Hearn.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou is aware of the false rumors Eddie Hearn aired out about his fight with Tyson Fury.

Before the massive October 28 boxing fight in Saudi Arabia between Ngannou and Fury was announced, Matchroom Boxing's Hearn weighed in on the matchup. He claimed he was hearing that it would be an exhibition bout with no knockdowns.

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As it turns out, Ngannou vs. Fury will not be an exhibition match. Ngannou has said that the bout will be counted on both his and Fury's pro boxing records.

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Appearing on "The MMA Hour," Francis Ngannou responded to the rumors that were swirling after Eddie Hearn relayed what he was hearing. "The Predator" had some words for Hearn.

"How did Eddie Hearn know about this to know all the details? I don't remember him being around the table talking on this fight," Ngannou said. "What I can say is he doesn't know anything about it and all the things he knows is what he has heard. I mean, that's clear. He doesn't know anything because it's a real fight. It's going to be a fight. The only difference is there's not a title on the line, but it's a real fight. It's going on our record."

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