Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is set to earn a jaw-dropping purse that some reports claim will exceed $60 million, as he faces former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a 10-round, non-title bout. This substantial figure, primarily financed by Saudi Arabian investors, is drawing significant attention, especially considering Fury’s opponent, Ngannou, is making his professional boxing debut. Yet, the unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ feels the deal is almost surreal, candidly remarking, “I just sometimes look in the mirror and think I’m an absolute genius.”
Six months ago, a disheartened Fury wasn't even sure if he would return to the boxing ring. However, his fortune took a turn when Saudi investors not only funded his match with Ngannou but also his highly anticipated bout with Oleksandr Usyk. If all goes well for Fury in the Ngannou fight, fans might witness a Fury-Usyk match as early as December 23 in Riyadh. A clash of such magnitude would determine the first fully unified heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Despite the buzz surrounding the possible Fury-Usyk showdown, the “Gypsy King” remains grounded, with his immediate attention riveted on Ngannou. He humorously remarked about the impending bout, “I’ve got this big sausage to deal with. And once I’ve grilled him up nice and good, then we’ll go on to the next one.”
The showdown between Fury and Ngannou promises to be a grand spectacle, broadcasting as a pay-per-view event on both sides of the Atlantic. With TNT Sports Box Office showcasing in the UK and ESPN in the US, boxing aficionados globally are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying event.
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