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EBANIE BRIDGES believes Tyson Fury will “box the t**s off” Francis Ngannou on Saturday night.The WBC heavyweight champion, 35, is the overwhelming favourite to beat Ngannou, 37, in style in Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters
Ebanie Bridges has made her prediction for the fight
And IBF bantamweight queen Bridges, 37, believes Fury will make light work of his MMA counterpart.
Speaking to Daily Star Sport, she said: “What I’ve seen, it sounds like all he [Ngannou] has got is some power.
“Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight in the world, I think he beats all of them.
“So he’s not going to have a problem with a MMA fighter who’s never boxed before. Fury is really slick and strong and could probably knock him out.
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“MMA guys can be tough though, they get elbows and knees and shins to the head. But boxing is a bit different.
“I think Fury is going to box his t**s off.”
Fury’s clash with Ngannou was originally due to be classed as an exhibition rather than a professional contest.
But just hours before the fight, it was confirmed it is set to be a pro bout.
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However, Fury’s WBC belt will not be on the line.
This is due to Ngannou not being a valid challenger as he is making his professional debut.
It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou.
He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Oleksandr Usyk.
Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23.
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TYSON FURY’s controversial fight against Francis Ngannou has seen a last-minute rule change.The Gypsy King is set to fight the MMA star tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury’s fight against Francis Ngannou will go on their recordsCredit: AFP
The fight had been touted as an exhibition. However, that is no longer the case after a rule change.
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has now officially sanctioned the bout.
This means that the fight will go on both Fury and Ngannou’s professional records.
However, despite the fight now being professional, it does not appear that Fury’s WBC belt will be on the line.
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Fans reacted to the news as they took to social media.
One Tweeted: “Just to pad our fury’s record a bit more.”
A second wrote: “Fight still doesn’t make sense but ok.”
A third said: “I totally concur. If Mayweather/McGregor could, don’t see why this shouldn’t.”
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A fourth added: “Speechless.”
Another questioned: “How can it be a sanctioned fight but Fury’s belt not be on the line?”
Fans were also left fuming after Fury’s poor attempt to sell the fight on PPV.
The British boxer claimed that he was going to beat Ngannou quickly, with many wanting to get their money’s worth.

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Fury compared himself to tennis legend Novak Djokovic taking on a table tennis champion.
He said: “I’m gonna make it nice and short.
“It’s like a table tennis champion facing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.”
It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou.
He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Usyk.
Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23.
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On Friday night Fury and Ngannou attended a Gala dinner in Riyadh and were joined by many VIPs.
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TYSON FURY claimed Oleksandr Usyk was wearing high heels as the pair came face to face in Saudi Arabia.Fury, 35, and Usyk, 36, have agreed an undisputed clash which is set to take place on December 23.
Tyson Fury said Oleksandr Usyk had high heels on when the pair met in Saudi ArabiaCredit: x @usykaa
Usyk was also filmed giving Fury a bear hug
But before that, The Gypsy King is facing off against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh on Saturday night.
Fury and Usyk had already been seen meeting each other in Saudi when the Ukrainian gave his heavyweight rival a bear hug.
And Usyk has shared another video of him and Fury where they face the camera and pose for photos.
In the clip, Fury says: “He’s got high heels on. He’s got his heels on.”
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They both then make a fist for the camera, before Fury let’s out a scream.
As the Brit is walking off, he adds: “I’m gonna kick his a**e.”
But Usyk responded to those comments in the caption of his Twitter post.
Alongside the clip, he added: “In Ukraine we say, а big cabinet falls louder, and I think it’s beautiful.”
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The pair have agreed to an undisputed clash at the end of the year or early 2024Credit: Getty
It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou this weekend.
He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Usyk.
Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23. More