Tyson Fury is back! The heavyweight champion and one of the very best ever is back in the ring. This is an event like no other as he faces Francis Ngannou. Despite his lack of professional boxing experience, Ngannou is one of the biggest power punchers on the planet. Whatever happens this Saturday, it’s going to be a top spectacle. NetBet Sport has you covered with the latest boxing odds and sports betting tips.
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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Preview
Before a crowd of 20,000 and millions on pay-per-view – including former heavyweight champions and some of the world’s wealthiest individuals – the best of MMA meets the best of boxing to determine who is the baddest man on the planet.
Fury enjoys an advantage as the reigning heavyweight champ: once they step in the ring, Ngannou’s MMA expertise is effectively stripped away. He won’t be able to use his repertoire of kicks, elbows, and takedowns. This of course gives Fury the upper hand. He’s one of the best to ever box, facing someone who has never boxed professionally before.
However, Ngannou has honed his boxing skills under the teachings of Mike Tyson in preparation, learning from one of the sport’s best of all time. What is not in question is Ngannou’s punching power, which is among the most devastating in history. It gives him the ability to cause a real upset here if he can tag Fury with a few big hits early on.
Fury is a true giant and a great in the world of boxing. He will tower over the 6ft 4 Ngannou whose stature pales in comparison to Fury. Standing at 6ft 7, Fury will have the height, the reach, and the boxing prowess to keep his distance, remain on the outside, and pick Ngannou apart with the jab.
Some claim that Ngannou has a “puncher’s chance”. In reality, Ngannou faces a nearly impossible challenge, and that’s okay. It’s a genuine fight but not a competitive one. It’s an event, and we’ve witnessed many bouts of this nature before. Those hoping for a miracle are in for a disappointing reality check. This fight is far more about the glitz, glam, and spectacle.
In 2000, Mike Tyson knocked out British heavyweight Julius Francis, and the promoter, Frank Warren, rightly declared, “This is not a fight, it is an event.” It was indeed a memorable occasion. Fury will be the centre of attention in a country where the elite know how to hold court, embrace traditional customs, and engage in opulent rituals. It will be an enjoyable circus, and Ngannou, with the other Tyson in his path, will prepare much as Rocky did. It promises to be a splendid carnival.
Whether this one ends in one round or goes the length, it’s going to be a fight like no other. Two goliaths, who are massive world stars, going toe to toe in the ring. While Fury might have the upper hand, Francis Ngannou isn’t here to make up the numbers, and will give it his all out there.
Latest Boxing Betting Odds: Fury vs Ngannou
Fury, with his boxing background and amazing record, rightly comes into this one as a clear favourite. He’s faced much tougher opponents than this and is 1.04 to do the business and get himself the win. At 8.80, Francis Ngannou is a massive outsider given his lack of boxing experience. It would be an almighty upset.
In terms of winning methods and how this one could be ended, Fury by TKO, KO, or DQ is 1.18. If it does go the distance, a win by decision is 6.00. Unsurprisingly, Ngannou to win by TKO, KO, or DQ is at 10.00, and even longer are the odds of him to win by decision at 67.00.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Betting Tips
Fight to go the distance @ 6.00
Although the odds are stacked completely against Francis Ngannou, he could hang in there and make this fight go the length. Fury is known to be an entertainer so it’s unlikely he’ll put him down early on.
Tyson Fury by decision @ 6.00
Again, Fury likes to entertain. While he could probably get in there and put things to be within six rounds, he might just use the ring as a stage to entertain. He has more than enough skill to do this.
Francis Ngannou by KO, TKO, or DQ @ 10.00
Could we see an unbelievable upset? Francis Ngannou is a big man, a trained fighter, and someone who has made a living beating other people up. This could be a huge upset, and if he can land a couple of big punches, anything can happen.
*Odds subject to change.
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