By: Udit Pandit Image credit: UFC.com
In a match that is probably going to be the highest-earning match for Francis Ngannou, who will face Tyson Fury in a boxing ring on October 28, Khabib and his coach, Javier Mendez, think differently.
UFC legend Khabib is going by the facts on paper that 'The Gypsy King', Tyson Fury, is still a better boxer than Francis despite the large sum of $10 million involved.
Although Javier Mendez thinks Francis will give his all in the bout, he is still not backing the former UFC champion to win. Mendez mentioned Fury's reach advantage and defensive abilities.
“I think Tyson is such a great fighter, one of the greatest. He is so hard to hit that I don’t see Ngannou realistically being able to do very much because of the experience Tyson has." Stated Javier.
"I see Ngannou giving it his best, but I don’t see it happening.” added Javier. Likewise, former lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Fury is a better boxer.
Khabib stated in an interview that if the match were to happen in the octagon, Francis would have a good chance. In boxing, he believes Francis has a little chance of surviving the British boxer.
However, 'The Eagle' expressed his joy for Ngannou, who is set to earn a huge sum of money from this matchup. Khabib also claimed 'The Predator' made the right choice to push for more money.
The battle between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury is set for October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Francis has shown optimism for the fight and believes he will shock the world by defeating Fury.
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