MIKE TYSON was clearly impressed after watching Francis Ngannou unleash some explosive punches during training.
The Cameroonian-French fighter is preparing for his bout with Tyson Fury in October.
The former UFC champion gave fans a glimpse of his boxing skills in a new video as he prepares to make his debut in the sport.
And it would appear he certainly has a knack for it after he left former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson thoroughly impressed.
The video showed Ngannou throwing some outrageous punches in the gym with his trainer.
And Tyson, who posted the video, gave a glowing review of the 36-year-old’s abilities in the caption of his Instagram post.
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He wrote: “I am not easily impressed, but Francis Ngannou knows how to box. THIS is what dedication looks like.”
Fans were left just as impressed as Tyson too and they took to the comments section to voice their opinions.
One said: “His hands are looking sharp.”
Whilst a second added: “It’s over for Fury bro! Francis got the real Tyson training him.”
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And a third joked: “Feel bad for the pad guy I’d be crying.”
Ngannou’s clash with Fury is fast approaching with the pair staging their fight out in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
And The Gypsy King has issued a chilling warning to the MMA man on another one of his training videos.
Fury wrote: “Everyone has a plan until… these Lancaster Bombers hit you square in the face come fight night.”
Ngannou walked away from the UFC last year in order to pursue a career in boxing.
And it will certainly be a baptism of fire with his first fight being up against the undefeated Tyson Fury.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk