Francis Ngannou, the MMA boxing champion, undertakes an arduous task against Tyson Fury on Saturday October 28, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated boxing match could make Francis the most feared fighter in the world.
It is a duel of world boxing giants that the two actors are offering fans this Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight will take place over 10 rounds. Both boxers have a fairly solid track record. Francis Ngannou competes in Mix Martial Arts (MMA), a sport which is a mixture of almost all combat sports, namely boxing, feet, fists, wrestling, etc.). While Tyson Fury mainly spent his career in English boxing. A sport that only uses the fists. The Briton Tyson Fury is a real winning machine. WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight world champion. Cameroonian Francis Ngannou is a former UFC champion. Author of several victories including 12 KOs. Indeed, the statistics present Francis Ngannou as the least favorite of this fight. Certainly Ngannou has the most powerful fist on the planet. But he will face Tyson Fury who only excels in English boxing where only punches are allowed. Francis Ngannou will not be able to use his feet during this fight like in the UFC. Which is a positive point for Fury.
Indeed, Francis Ngannou was born on September 5, 1986 in Batié, in a modest home in the West of Cameroon. From a young age his parents' poverty forced him to assume certain life responsibilities. He worked in a sand mine in Cameroon until the age of 17, before later deciding to take the road of adventure. His goal at that time was to realize his childhood dream by becoming world boxing champion in order to no longer pull the devil by the tail. Francis Ngannou will emigrate to Europe, taking the path of the Sahara Desert, then the Mediterranean Sea. He goes to attack the sea which continues to swallow up so many young Africans, taking their dreams with them.
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En effet, Francis Ngannou est né le 05 septembre 1986 à Batié, dans un foyer modeste à l'Ouest du Cameroun. Dès son jeune âge la pauvreté de ses parents l'a contraint à assumer certaines responsabilités de la vie. Il travaille dans une mine de sable au Cameroun jusqu'à l'âge de 17 ans, avant de décider plus tard de prendre la route de l'aventure. Il avait alors pour objectif à cette époque, de réaliser son rêve d'enfance en devenant champion du monde de boxe afin de ne plus tirer le diable par la queue. Francis Ngannou va s'expatrier pour l'Europe en prenant le chemin du désert du Sahara, puis la mer Méditerranée. Il va à l'assaut de la mer qui continue d'engloutir tant de jeunes africains emportant avec eux leurs rêves.
 | Arriving in France, he did not turn away from his dream of practicing boxing. He would eventually make a career in MMA. In the ring, he stands out for the power of his punches. During his fights. He inflicted several spectacular knockouts on opponents and became MMA champion. A true puncher, he demonstrated his power in the eyes of the world and overthrew the Frenchman Cyril Gane. Then, he retained his UFC heavyweight championship belt. Despite his success in the UFC, he suggested to the president of the UFC organization to improve the conditions of the organization's athletes. He suggests better pay and health insurance for fighters who may suffer long-term damage. Some time later, he left the organization. For him, money matters little compared to principles. |
Francis Ngannou leaves the UFC and signs a lucrative contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), another MMA organization. His first fight in the UFC was in 2015 after signing. He was facing the Brazilian Luis Henrique to whom he inflicted a knockout in the second round. In December 2017 he beat Alistair Overeem by KO. He retains his title in January 2022 against Frenchman Ciryl Gane. This fight will be his last for the UFC. Francis Ngannou therefore undertakes an arduous task against Tyson Fury on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
J. Patrick DJON
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