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      I tried Tyson Fury’s Furocity and KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime energy drinks – this is what I thought

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      AS a man of a certain vintage, I remember the hype when Red Bull landed on our shores in the 1990s.A then teen, school lunch money was saved for a hallowed can of the fizzy beverage that promised to give me wings, but delivered an upset stomach. However, a sip of the energy drink was worth starvation at 13.
      SunSport’s Jon Boon tries energy drinks Prime and FurocityCredit: Simone Boon
      What tastes better? Prime or Furocity?Credit: Simone Boon
      Today, it is Prime that is the talk of the world… and the playground. A quick look on eBay reveals bottles for sale for as much as £5,000, while the retail price seems to vary from £2 to a tenner in some newsagents, if you can find it.
      Launched by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul – they claim to have made around £300million from the energy drink, that’s available in a multitude of flavours, including tropical punch, ice pop and blue raspberry.
      Not one to miss out on a marketing opportunity, Tyson Fury also has his own branded energy drinks, suitably named Furocity in four flavours – sour cherry knockout, black and blue raspberry, sour apple and original.
      Available in Iceland and Asda, a can costs as little as a £1. Much better on the wallet.
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      Accepting a bad night’s sleep ahead, I managed to get my hands on two flavours of Prime and two flavours of Furocity, in the name of research, to find out what tastes better.
      Here are my thoughts.
      Prime – Tropical Punch
      Calories: 25
      Fat: 0g
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      Recommended retail price: £2
      Jon says: First impression it’s an easy drink to neck – although at the prices some charge, you will want to savour it slowly.
      There’s absolutely no fizz to it – and further sips con me into thinking I am drinking flavoured water.
      It’s certainly hydrating, as is what is said on the bottle. Tropical, it is, punch – it packs that and a nice taste.
      Dare I say, like my old friend Red Bull – it would make a mean mixer. Someone pass the vodka.
      Tropical Punch is an easy drink to neck, says Jon BoonCredit: Simone Boon
      Prime’s recommended retail price is £2Credit: Simone Boon
      Prime – Blue Raspberry
      Calories: 25
      Fat: 0g
      Recommended retail price: £2
      Jon says: Never been a fan of raspberries. They are an overrated superfood that taste like nothing.
      Prime’s blue raspberry drink, though, had me hooked the moment I took a tentative gulp.
      Ultimately refreshing, I finished it very quickly. Again, it’s very easy to drink and very moreish.
      The better of the two flavours, in my humble opinion.
      Prime’s blue raspberry flavour is Jon’s favouriteCredit: Simone Boon
      Furocity – Sour Cherry Knockout
      Calories: 88
      Fat: 0g
      Recommended retail price: £1
      Jon says: ‘Unlike my opponents, Furocity packs a real punch’. At least that’s what it says on the can, accompanied with a photo of a rather fierce-looking Tyson.
      It’s got a bit of fizz, the equivalent to carbonated water I’d say.
      Honestly, it takes a little bit like cherry cola, which isn’t a bad thing in my book.
      At 500ml, it seems like a lot of drink. But I like this one.
      Sour cherry flavour Furocity tasted a bit like cherry colaCredit: Simone Boon
      Jon Boon thought Sour Cherry Knockout tasted like cherry colaCredit: Simone Boon
      Furocity – Black and Blue Raspberry
      Calories: 88
      Fat: 0g
      Recommended retail price: £1
      Jon says: This is almost like a direct fight between Prime’s blue raspberry and this contender.
      The flavour, itself, is OK. I prefer the cherry one. It’s quite harsh on the palate – same as before, a little too fizzy for my liking.
      I’m not sure it’s good for the teeth either. A quick reveal of my tongue shows it to be bluer than hypothermia.
      Ultimately, though, I feel full of energy and chatter.
      Furocity’s raspberry flavour was hard to drinkCredit: Simone Boon
      Conclusion
      I’ve worked it out.
      Furocity is clearly more aimed at adults, even though Prime suggests it shouldn’t be consumed by anyone under the age of 18.
      It feels like more of an energy drink akin to Monster Energy – and would probably work well as an accompaniment to a work out.
      It certainly filled me with more energy than Prime.
      For flavour and an easier drink, Prime is most certainly the winner. I can’t say I felt the same energetic buzz like I did for Furocity. It is very refreshing though.
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      Now, time to dust off the trainers and go for a run.
      I am wired, and dreading trying to close my eyes for a wink of sleep later tonight.
      Prime’s Blue Raspberry and Furocity’s Sour Cherry Knockout were Jon Boon’s favouritesCredit: Simone Boon
      While Furocity felt like more of an adult energy drink, Prime certainly has a better and more subtle flavourCredit: Simone Boon More

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      Watch British super-lightweight champion Dalton Smith pick up opponent before SLAMMING him to the canvas in ugly scenes

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      DALTON SMITH bizarrely slammed Billy Allington to the canvas WWE style during his win in Nottingham last night.The bout took place on the Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara undercard at Motorpoint Arena.

      Dalton Smith lifted Billy Allington off the groundCredit: Twiter @IFLTV
      The 26-year-old then threw Allington to the canvas in ugly scenesCredit: Twiter @IFLTV
      On the way to victory, Smith provided a hugely controversial moment.
      During the bout, the British super-lightweight champion responded to an Allington counter left by lifting him up and slamming him to the ground.
      The referee immediately paused the fight, but somehow opted not to deduct Smith a point.
      After being sternly told not to do it again, Smith got away with his indiscretion and the fight went on.
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      The 26-year-old from Sheffield subsequently moved to 14-0 with a dominant points win, taking it 120-107, 119-108 and 119-108 on the scorecards.
      Smith was compared to wrestler Steve Austin on social media, with iFL TV calling him: “Stone Cold Dalton Smith.”
      A fan responded: “Stone cold? Or completely illegal?”
      And a second wrote: “Pathetic refereeing not docking points there.”
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      A third commented: “Dirty that, not needed at all.”
      And another added: “Pathetic, straight DQ.”
      In the main event, Leigh Wood was dethroned as featherweight world champ by Mauricio Lara.
      The bout, billed as “Dance with the Devil” – was ended by a left hook from hell.
      Wood had been comfortably ahead on the scorecards through six rounds.
      But Lara produced a brutal seventh round KO to steal the Brit’s crown.
      Wood’s defeat left his dreams of an all-British title defence against Josh Warrington in tatters.
      Leigh Wood’s title defence ended in heartbreakCredit: Getty More

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      Leigh Wood’s dreams of all-Brit world title clash vs Warrington in tatters after he’s brutally KO’d by Mauricio Lara

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      LEIGH WOOD’S featherweight world title defence – billed as ‘Dance with the Devil’ – was ended by a left hook from hell.The 34-year-old Nottingham man was streets ahead on the cards against the Mexican 24-year-old Mauricio Lara, after six rounds.
      Leigh Wood was brutally knocked out by Mauricio Lara in their WBA World Featherweight title clashCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Floored Wood was unable to recover after the brutal left hookCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      After the fight, Wood needed oxygen as he recoveredCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But his short reign as a 9st king came crashing to a dead end when the little Devil – draped in red – scorched him in seven.
      For six rounds Wood was fighting like an angel and close to setting up a summer showdown with Leeds legend Josh Warrington at the City Ground.
      Then Lara – who refuelled at Friday’s weigh-in with a giant pizza and bottle of Coke – sliced his dreams apart with a sensational punch.
      Both dangerous power punchers prodded out jabs in the the opener, then Lara skimmed Wood’s curls with the same left hooks that savaged Warrington back in 2021.
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      The Gedling icon ended up landing the cleaner shots thanks to his longer levers and deafening crowd.
      Wood came for the second with a blob of grease over his left eye trying to clog up a cut.
      Lara could see and smell blood but it was the Brit who enjoyed most of the round until a right hook spun the fight on its head.
      Wood was wobbled and staggering, he clung on to the steamrollering challenger and then tucked up and survived until the bell.
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      Wood dominated Lara for six roundsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Blood pours from above Wood’s left eye after a clash of headsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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      Wood dominated the third with precise and powerful punches, left hooks and right hands, that stopped the Bullish South American – nicknamed Bronco – in his tracks.
      The Englishman landed flush and scoring blows in the fourth too but it was only his face that was reddening deeper and leaking more blood. Lara’s punches were less frequent but more vicious.
      Wood’s 8,000-strong support were on their feet in the fifth when he winded the visitor with a right hook to his left flank. But the action was always on a knife edge.
      The champion was magnificent in round six, he stunned Lara with a handful of arrow-like rights and made him miss like a drunken pub brawler. But the freakish little Mexican was still stalking him and showing no serious signs of lasting damage.
      But then it all went wrong when a left hook robbed him of his senses.
      Wood collapsed onto the floor and as he beat the count trainer Ben Davison wisely threw in the towel.
      It was a tragic end by a scary fighter.
      After the fight, a heartbroken Wood revealed his intentions for revenge.
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      He said: “I am a fighter I wanted to keep going but congratulations to Mauricio Lara. I made a mistake and I paid for it.
      “I want the rematch, absolutely.”
      Mexican Lara celebrates his epic win over WoodCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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      Boxing fans all say same thing as Carl Froch goes into Leigh Wood’s dressing room to give pep talk before title fight

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      CARL FROCH had boxing fans in stitches after DAZN cameras filmed him delivering a pep talk to Leigh Wood in his dressing room.Leigh-thal, 34, was preparing for his WBA world featherweight title fight against Mauricio Lara on Saturday night, when Froch joined the fellow Nottingham-born fighter backstage.
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      Froch asked: “Did you have a good little rest today?” Before saying: “Listen, there’s a few people talking about Lara’s power… what about the Leigh Wood power?
      “That’s what I’m thinking about.”
      Leigh replied: “Absolutely”, prompting Froch to chime in with his pearls of wisdom – drawing up on his own experience of a title fight with Lucian Bute and a meeting with Sugar Ray Leonard.
      He continued: “So don’t doubt yourself at any stage.
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      “I can remember when I was fighting (Lucian) Bute and I was in that room.
      “I’m not saying I’m Sugar Ray Leonard. But when Sugar Ray Leonard came in, I was like that just lifted me.
      “The crowd are here for you tonight. I am here for you.
      “Everyone wants you to do the business. It’s down to you now, come on.”
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      Boxing fans immediately took to Twitter to voice their opinion.
      One wrote: “How don’t people find this utterly f****** hilarious.”
      Another posted: “Carl is soo ridiculous that its actually endearing.”
      A third joked: “Imagine going back to an house party and Carl froch is stood in kitchen putting world to rights.”
      Unfortunately Froch’s words of wisdom fell flat as Wood was brutally KO’d by Lara in the seventh round.
      Froch regularly delights boxing fans – once reminding Oleksandr Usyk about how many fans saw him knockout George Groves at Wembley in 2014.
      The Ukrainian approached Froch for a selfie and the Nottingham-born ex-fighter couldn’t resist the chance to joke about his final bout.
      In footage posted online by Pro Boxing Fans, Froch said to Usyk: “Did you know how many people I boxed in front of at Wembley Stadium?”
      A totally confused Usyk then replied: “Sorry?”
      Froch stuck to his guns and continued: “I boxed at Wembley Stadium.”
      Usyk then hilariously said as he looked utterly bewildered: “Yeah.”
      Froch carried on: “Do you know how many people were there? 80,000… 80,000.”
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      Still completely bemused, Usyk started talking before Froch finally put him out of his misery and said: “I’m only joking.”

      Froch once reminded Oleksandr Usyk how many people he fought George Groves in front ofCredit: @ProBoxingFans More

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      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara LIVE RESULTS: Leigh-thal has huge cut above eye after horrid clash of heads – latest updates

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      LEIGH WOOD is back in action TONIGHT as he defends his WBA featherweight world title against heavy-hitter Mauricio Lara. Nottingham fighter Wood will be determined to build on his epic 12th-round knockout win over Michael Conlan 11 months ago.
      But Lara is set to be a tough test which Josh Warrington found out back in 2021 after being caught cold in the first round.

      Main event start time: 10pm GMT
      TV/Live stream: DAZN

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      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara (Round 1)
      The two fighters feel each other in the early stages.
      Wood goes for a big right hand but Lara swerves it.
      As Leigh Wood comes in closer, Lara swings a huge uppercut which misses.
      As soon as Lara comes in with the jab, Wood tries to come over the top with a big shot.
      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara
      Both fighters are heading out to the ring.
      They look focussed for this one.
      Main event ready to go off.
      Credit: Reuters
      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara
      The crowd are ready for this one as ‘Sweet Caroline’ belts out as Lara heads into the ring.
      He doesn’t speak a word of English as we saw backstage with the translator, but seems to like this song.
      It is a full house here now.
      Next fight up…..
      We are ready for the main event now.
      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara.
      The one we have all been waiting for.
      Dalton Smith wins by unanimous decision
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 12)
      Smith is trying to finish this fight off in the final round.
      Allington seems capable of taking the barrage.
      Dalton Smith is still looking to land some big hooks.
      He is feinting some punches trying to draw in the chance for a shot to finish him off.
      Allington has looked a little tired in this round but does well to go the distance.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 11)
      Dalton Smith has taken this fight in his stride.
      Questionable whether he needed to take it up a gear and put Allington to bed.
      You don’t want to take every fight the distance.
      Allington has taken some big punches and still seems keen land some punches himself.
      Credit: Reuters
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 10)
      Dalton Smith is very lucky to not have a points deduction in this round.
      He picks his opponent up and slams him into the canvas like it’s WWE.
      Smith has a cut above his eye, he is still in control of this fight but if he had finished this in an earlier round, there would be not cut above his eye.
      That could affect future bout plans.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 9)
      Allington is taking a lot of punches now from Dalton Smith.
      The defending champion still looks capable of finishing this with a couple of punches.
      Smith catches Allington with a left hook and his legs wobble and he is struggling to stay in this one.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 8)
      Allington makes a big mistake as he comes out of the clinch and leaves his chin open.
      Dalton Smith comes straight and catches him with a combination and rocks his opponent as he struggles to stay up.
      This is measured boxing by Smith, not taking any unnecessary risks but looking to pick off Allington.
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      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 7)
      It is a surprise that Smith has not been given a warning.
      He keeps pushing Allington away under the jaw.
      Smith still biding his time while landing some good body shots.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 6)
      Dalton Smith is winning the card with everyone.
      He needs to make sure that he doesn’t get complacent.
      When his big shots miss, he is off balance and gives the chance for a counter.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 5)
      The referee is not happy with the pushing by both boxers and has to have another word with them.
      Smith is trying to pick Allington off as he comes in.
      He catches him with a heavy body shot.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 4)
      Dalton Smith is trying to get closer and get some punches in.
      Allington is wary to keep out of range.
      Smith is struggling to land his punches on his opponent.
      Towards the end of the round Smith lands a combination and stuns Allington, rocked by the power of those punches.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 3)
      Both fighters are still being very cautious.
      Smith follows up his jab with combinations.
      Allington is focussed on not trying to take any big hits.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 2)
      Both boxers are planning for the distance with this one.
      Waiting for an opening in the opponent’s defence.
      Allington still working the jab well, he may have edged that one.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 1)
      First round is a bit like they were both posing for a photoshoot.
      Finally towards the end of the round they start exchanging punches.
      Allington is trying to get behind his jab with Smith poised for the counter.
      Credit: Reuters
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington
      Big test for Dalton Smith to showcase his talent in this one.
      He’s already won the best intro music tonight so far.
      As Dalton heads to the ring ‘When the Sun Goes Down’ by the Arctic Monkeys blares out.
      Tune.
      Next fight up…..
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington
      British Super Lightweight title fight.
      Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 2)
      Cully is hurting Flores with his attacks.
      He puts Flores on the canvas for an eight count.
      Flores looks at his corner, he’s gone.
      Cully comes back in and puts him down again, fight over
      Credit: PA
      Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 1)
      Two very different styles here.
      Cully stays away from his opponent then dives in quickly with combos before getting back out of there.
      He has cut Flores on his eye early on here.
      Next fight up…..
      Two undefeated boxers going toe-to-toe in this one.
      Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully
      Good reception for the Irish boxer Gary ‘The Diva’ Cully.
      WBA Intercontinental belt on the line in this one.
      Cheavon Clarke wins by unanimous decision
      Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 10)
      Clarke despite looking tired tries to put it together for the last round.
      Duffus seems he is coping well.
      Just at the end of the round Clarke lands a big right and sits him down on his backside with the last punch of the fight.
      Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 9)
      Both boxers land some heavy body shots.
      Clarke is moving more slowly than in previous rounds, he is feeling going this distance.
      Duffus has come back from nowhere like the counts in the previous rounds and knockdowns didn’t happen.
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      Tyson Fury breaks another record after holding heavyweight title for more than SEVEN YEARS

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      TYSON FURY is now the second longest reigning lineal heavyweight champion of all time.Fury won the honour when he dethroned Wladimir Klitschko, along with the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
      Tyson Fury is now the second longest reigning lineal heavyweight champion of all timeCredit: Getty
      And although he vacated the straps after a hiatus from the ring, as the British legend was not beaten, he retained lineal status.
      Fury would reign as champion again in 2020 by beating Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt.
      He has since defended the crown three times and is in talks to unify the division against Oleksandr Usyk.
      It would crown the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt undisputed champion.
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      In that time period, Fury has reigned as the lineal champion for seven years and two months, surpassing Jack Dempsey’s record.
      But he has some way to go to dethrone Joe Louis, who was on top for 11 years and eight months.
      When Fury, 34, knocked out Dillian Whyte, also 34, last April, he called himself the greatest heavyweight of all time.
      He said: “I’m the best heavyweight there’s ever been, there ain’t ever been one who could beat me.
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      “I’m not just being confident. Six foot nine frame, 270 pound weight, can move like a middleweight, can hit like a thunderstorm and can take a punch like anybody else.
      “I’ve got balls like King Kong, a heart of a lion, the mindset of the Wizard Oz, it is what it is.”
      Fury and Usyk, 36, are currently in talks for an April 29 fight at Wembley stadium.
      Oleksandr Usyk is in talks to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Josh Taylor claims he has NOT ducked Jack Catterall for rematch fight and slams rival as ‘cry baby’

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      JOSH TAYLOR insists he has not ducked out of the Jack Catterall rematch — and labelled his spurned nemesis a ‘cry baby’.Taylor, 32, retained his four super-lightweight world titles last February with a controversial points win.
      Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall before their bitter boutCredit: Getty
      But the rerun has just been cancelled for a third time, with the Tartan Tornado blaming a foot injury.
      And he now looks set to accept the WBO mandatory challenge — for the one belt he was not forced to vacate — from 25-year-old Teofimo Lopez.
      Catterall and Taylor were pulled apart when the third date was scrapped last month so there is enough bad blood for it to be revisited soon.
      Undefeated Taylor said: “I had given up and sacrificed a lot to make that fight happen.
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      “I had vacated my titles to make this happen and been offered bigger and better fights but said no.
      “I wanted to put all that doubt about me to bed and move on with my career and then the injury happened.
      “It was out of my control and I just have to roll with the punches.”
      Chorley southpaw Catterall, 29, accused Taylor of running scared.
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      But Taylor, who is 19-0, said: “I became undisputed world champion on the road. I went to America to win the last of the belts.
      “To say I am afraid of anyone is ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous.
      “The way he and his team are moaning and crying about it, they are just moaning cry babies, they are sore losers.
      “I am sure he will get the chance to rectify it one day but I highly doubt that he will get anywhere near me.”
      Taylor added: “Lopez is a huge fight.
      “He is a big character with a lot to say and he has been shouting my name out for a long time.”
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      ‘See you soon ‘ – Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou calls out Deontay Wilder after being challenged to boxing and MMA fights

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has sent a chilling warning Deontay Wilder’s way after being called out by the boxer.Former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder recently challenged the free agent to back-to-back fights inside the boxing ring and MMA cage.
      Deontay Wilder recently challenged Francis Ngannou to a two-fight seriesCredit: AFP
      Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has accepted the call-outCredit: GETTY
      Ngannou and Wilder met at the UFC Performance Institute last yearCredit: YOUTUBE@FRANCISNGANNOU
      The challenge came a matter of weeks after former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou became a free man after failing to agree a new deal with the promotion.
      And Cameroonian clubber Ngannou is happy to throw down with his fellow knockout artist, tweeting: “Welcome to the free world Bronze Bomber.
      “I hope you are a man of your word. See you soon.”
      He added: “I said only boxing so he can keep his limbs.
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      “Like I said we will see if he’s a man of his word.”
      Wilder’s immediate future is currently up in the air as he’s reportedly fielding offers after being left disappointed with the potential purse for a clash with Andy Ruiz Jr.
      The American hasn’t left Al Haymon’s PBC stable but insists he’s an “open agent”.
      He told 78SPORTSTV: “I have no problem with PBC.
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      “We’re still thriving, we’re strong, and I think PBC still has some of the best fighters out there.
      “I don’t have nothing against PBC, we’re still working together as far as I know of.
      “Me and Al Haymon still communicate, ain’t no bad blood against none of us.
      “I’m still part of PBC, still looking to do fights on PBC.
      “I’m just an open agent, I’m an open fighter. I want to fight on all types of platforms. I’m willing to work with anyone in the business.”
      Wilder hasn’t fought since his brutal first-round knockout of Robert Helenius last October.
      Free agent Ngannou, meanwhile, was last in action last January in his first and final defence of the UFC heavyweight crown against Ciryl Gane. More