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    Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou net worth combined: How career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of super-fight

    TYSON FURY and Francis Ngannou are set to collide is a crossover clash for the ages where legacies will be put on the line. Fury welcomes the ex-UFC champion to the ring this Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

    TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
    And the bout is expected to earn the pair millions as the boxing and MMA world come together.
    SunSport runs down how much both Fury and Ngannou are worth heading into the Battle of Baddest.
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    The Gypsy King – who has won every belt in boxing – has shifted his focus to becoming the world’s richest sports star.
    And he could be well on his way after Derek Chisora said his fight with Ngannou will earn him at least $50million (£41m).
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    He has also agreed to face Oleksandr Usyk afterwards with their agreement believed to include two bouts.
    Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum claimed his three-fight business deal with the Saudis could earn him up to $200m (£165m).
    Fur, with one of his two Rollers, wants to be sport’s highest-paid starCredit: Refer to Caption
    The Gypsy King flies in styleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/gypsyking101/
    That is already added on to the mass fortune he has acquired during his prizefighting career already – which he has partly used to build up a vast car collection including TWO Rolls Royces.
    His two rematch wins over Deontay Wilder and knockout of Dillian Whyte banked him around £70m.
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    He also had another stadium fight with Derek Chisora – which he won in round ten – with reports revealing that made him another £20m.
    It takes his total boxing earnings to over £100m, with potentially another £165m to come over his next three fights.
    Forbes say Fury, who travels by private jet despite having SEVEN mouths to feed, earns $2m (£1.6m) from sponsors, which include his own clothing and drinks line as well as Wow Hydrate.
    Tyson Fury facing off with Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
    Francis Ngannou
    Ngannou walked out on the UFC when his contract expired having seen a move to boxing previously blocked.
    During his reign as UFC champ, the Cameroonian would have received pay-per-view bonuses for his fights.
    Eyebrows were raised when it was revealed Ngannou only made $600,00 (£493,000) for his final UFC win over Ciryl Gane.
    Although with his PPV pounds, his final pay cheque would have been well into the millions.
    Ngannou left the UFC to cross over to boxingCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
    The heavyweight is in line for a big payday against FuryCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
    Still, it is not a fraction of the $10m (£8.2m) that Fury announced Ngannou would make after leaving the UFC for the boxing ring.
    He said: “Everyone said he was an idiot for walking away from the UFC and now all of a sudden he’s a genius, isn’t he?
    “Guy’s about to make $10million. Come on! Egg in their face! Francis is going to make that bag. Rich!”
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    Ngannou was believed to have been offered an $8m (£6.5m) guarantee to remain at the UFC and fight Jon Jones.
    Outside the cage, the heavyweight is sponsored by Gym Shark and had a brief cameo in the ninth Fast and Furious film, released in 2021.
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    Tyson Fury’s sent stern warning over Mike Tyson’s role in Francis Ngannou’s camp ahead of fight

    TYSON FURY has been sent a stern warning about Mike Tyson’s role in Francis Ngannou’s camp. Fury welcomes the ex-UFC champion to the ring next Saturday in Saudi Arabia for a huge crossover clash.
    Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia for his fight with Francis NgannouCredit: Reuters
    Mike Tyson has been coaching Francis NgannouCredit: AFP
    Ngannou – making his boxing debut – has called on the help of American icon Tyson.
    The reformed Baddest Man on The Planet has been coaching the Cameroonian powerhouse.
    And Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum has felt compelled to warn Fury over Tyson’s influence and Ngannou’s power.
    Arum posted: “Mike Tyson is doing a great job training and advising Francis Ngannou.
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    “I’ve cautioned Tyson Fury to be very careful, particularly of Ngannou’s incredible right hand.”
    Fury was actually named after boxing’s youngest ever heavyweight champ of all time.
    So he was left fuming with the news his idol will be in the opposite corner against him.
    Fury, 35, told Sky Sports: “I think that it’s sad, actually.
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    “The man that I am named after, a legend, has to go against me and then come out as a loser, having lost to a man who was named after him.
    “I think that it’s sad and I think that he should be in my corner, not the opposing corner, but business is business and I understand that it’s strictly business.”
    But in response, Tyson, 57, said to TNT Sports: “This is business, and he understands.”
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    Dillon Danis tells Logan Paul ‘you should have killed me when you had the chance’ as rival reveals he regrets fight

    LOGAN PAUL has admitted he regrets choosing to fight Dillon Danis as their rivalry looks on course to drag on. Paul won their boxing match after the jujitsu champion-turned MMA fighter got himself disqualified in the sixth and final round.
    Logan Paul admitted he regrets choosing to fight Dillon DanisCredit: Twitter @@HappyPunch
    It followed after Danis spent several months attacking Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal online which resulted in the model filing a lawsuit.
    Paul claimed in the build up that he had no regrets in picking to face the renowned internet troll.
    But after his soon-to-be wife was put through such “torment”, the YouTube, WWE and boxing star backtracked.
    Paul said on his podcast: “I lied in the build-up when I said I didn’t regret choosing him as a partner.
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    “I’m eternally sorry for Nina. I’ll spend the rest of my life apologising if I have to for putting her through that kind of torment.
    “It’s inhumane what he did. She’ll hold him accountable. But this is my life, I dragged her into this social media fight bulls***.
    “She did not sign up for this. I mean she did, she did of course but she didn’t know and neither did I.
    “I don’t think anyone knew the extent to which he would take things. No fight organisation or promotion has ever seen this type of build-up, this is gnarly.
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    “And no fighter, I think, has a partner who can be exploited in the way that Nina can.”
    Paul, 28, got his revenge in the ring after dominating Danis, 30, for six rounds before his rival was DQ’d for attempting an MMA-style takedown.
    And following Paul’s post-fight revelation, Danis warned the mental warfare is not yet over.
    Quoting his training partner Conor McGregor, he posted: “I’m not done yet should of killed me when you had the chance.”
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    MMA star Akonne Wanliss ‘can’t wait’ to see Eddie Hearn after he slammed girlfriend Daniella Hemsley over boob flash

    MMA star Akonne Wanliss “can’t wait” to see Eddie Hearn after the promoter slammed his girlfriend Daniella Hemsley. Hemsley hit the headlines in July after she celebrated a boxing win by flashing her boobs live on TV.
    Daniella Hemsley with her MMA star boyfriend Akonne WanlissCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
    Hemsley celebrated a boxing win by flashing her boobs live on TVCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    Eddie Hearn slammed Hemsley’s boob flashCredit: Rex
    The stunt was slammed by Hearn who spoke of his “hate” towards it.
    But Hemsley has since revealed she was meant to have tape that covered her nipples but they got stuck to her bra.
    And she also released messages which appeared to show organisers – under the KingPyn banner – encouraging her to pull of the move.
    So Wanliss – a 7-2 MMA fighter signed to Oktagon – has been relieved to see Hemsley give her side of the story.
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    He told SunSport: “She got thrown under the bus, 100 per cent. KingPyn didn’t help that whole situation at all. 
    “Whether they had to cover their own back or they had to abide by someone else, whatever the reason was Daniella got thrown under the bus. 
    “But I’m so happy that the truth has come out, the truth will always set you free.
    “I’m happy that it is and that the public really know what happened that night.” 
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    Wanliss pointed out Hearn’s criticism as a turning point in the abuse his partner received.
    He said: “I was always her big support network, whenever she was getting a lot of hate on social media. 
    “It was bad, the comments even Eddie Hearn as well. That was a big one when Eddie Hearn said something because he’s very respected in the boxing world. 
    “So to have him kind of shut down is great, I love that. I can’t wait to see him in real life.” 
    Shortly after Hemsley went viral, Wanliss returned to the cage with a win and now fights on November 4 in Manchester.
    He said: “I haven’t been home and fought in a long time so being able to fight in Manchester is great. 
    “Being able to get back out under the OKTAGON banner again is great.” 
    Wanliss has also been coaching on OKTAGON challenge series where contenders from England and Ireland fight it out for bragging rights.
    He said: “It’s been an absolute honour to train these guys and pass on the knowledge that I’ve gathered in such a short space of time. 
    “And for them to look at me as a sensei, as a master jedi or as somebody they can learn from is great. 
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    “To have that was definitely something special for me.”  
    Akonne Wanliss is 7-2 in MMA
    Hemsley spoke out to clear her name after the flash stuntCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
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    Dillon Danis offered X-rated career change after ‘humiliating’ Logan Paul loss on KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard

    DILLON DANIS has been offered an X-rated career change after being “humiliated” by Logan Paul. The Jiu Jitsu champion-turned-MMA star looked to settle his bitter feud with Paul over six boxing rounds.
    Dillon Danis was DQ’d against Logan PaulCredit: Getty
    But the grudge match ended in chaos after Danis was disqualified in the final stages for attempting a takedown.
    Paul was on the way to a shut out on the scorecards before Danis’ antics caused a mass brawl in the ring.
    The American has taken the chance to lay into his rival online but now others are joining in too.
    Mike Ford, the vice president of adult site My.Club, sent Danis an explicit six-figure working proposal.
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    He said: “I’d like to formally extend you an offer to serve as the ‘Head BJ(J) Trainer’ for My.Club, a leading platform for adult content creators.
    “In your role, you will give BJJ tutorials to post to your profile via photo and video and provide fans with video call sessions teaching them Brazilian Jiu Jitsu basics.”
    Danis, 30, lost every round before his ridiculous takedown attempt saw him thrown out of the fight.
    But he is now set to launch an appeal by claiming: “There were multiple offences. I’ll be submitting my appeal to the commission today.”
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    Meanwhile Paul, 26, posted: “I think Dillion perfectly embodies the problem with society.
    “All s*** talk behind a screen. No action. Just another peasant running his mouth contributing nothing to this world but negativity.
    “So happy I got to expose this clown.”
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    Gary Neville accused of having ‘agenda’ with brutal put down of Arsenal star during live Sky Sports commentary

    GARY NEVILLE has been accused of having an “agenda” against David Raya following his criticism of the goalkeeper.Raya started life as Arsenal’s apparent No1 well after replacing Aaron Ramsdale but has had some Gunners fans on edge as of late.
    David Raya has seemingly displaced Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal’s No.1Credit: GETTY
    Gary Neville branded Raya “nervous” and “jittery” during the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Manchester CityCredit: SKY SPORTS
    Former Wolves midfielder Karl Henry has accused Neville of having an “agenda” against RayaCredit: TWITTER
    His deflected clearance off Julian Alvarez in the first half of Sunday’s match with Manchester City prompted Neville to brand him a “nervous wreck” and “jittery”.
    He said: “I can spot a keeper a mile off that’s a nervous wreck and there’s one right in front of you.
    “The mistake in midweek, he’s carried into this game. He’s not sharp enough and he’s very lucky.”
    Neville’s commentary didn’t sit well with former Wolves midfielder Karl Henry, who questioned the motives behind his criticism of the Spaniard.
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    He wrote on X: “Has Gary Neville got it in for Raya? Or is he just doing his best to get Ramsdale back in?
    “When a commentator has an agenda, they influence millions of fans worldwide. It’s really poor.”
    Henry also took umbrage with Neville’s criticism of Raya after his opposite number Ederson was playing diagonal passes, a number of which he also played.
    He continued: “Ederson. Hits a diag and he’s saying Raya is rocky whilst Ederson is hitting 50-yard diags.
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    Karl Henry reckons Gary Neville’s comments were a borderline “assassination” of David RayaCredit: REX
    “Raya hit two better diags and he doesn’t say a thing.”
    Henry, 40, also likened Neville’s criticism to a public “assassination” of his abilities.
    He added: “I’m no Arsenal fan and rate both Ramsdale and Raya highly. But Neville’s assassination of Raya is poor and unfair.
    “Hope he realises how damaging to the player it can be and stops.”
    Raya ended up keeping a clean sheet as Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners at the Emirates.
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    MMA star Dakota Ditcheva opens door to fight with Amanda Serrano after boxing legend signs for PFL

    MMA star Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano after the boxing legend signed for the Professional Fighters League. Serrano, 34, is a seven-division champion in the ring but she also has two wins and one draw in the cage.
    Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano
    Boxing legend Serrano has signed for MMA promotion PFLCredit: Getty
    And she looks set to pick up her MMA career after signing with the PFL, a rival promotion to the UFC.
    Ditcheva, 24, is currently in the semi-final of the PFL’s European season, where a win qualifies her into the $1million global league.
    But the former Muay Thai champ would also be all ears if an offer to welcome Serrano to the PFL also presented itself.
    Ditcheva told SunSport: “I’m definitely asking about the tournament next year in the main season at flyweight for $1million, but obviously that’s not confirmed. 
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    “PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year. 
    “They’re into all sorts so you never know but I’d definitely be up for doing the tournament next year or just staying busy. 
    “I’d like three fights next year. So, as long as they give me that and it works for me, then I’m not too bothered. 
    “My main focus is winning this tournament first, I want to get this belt then we’ll see what happens after that.” 
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    PFL Europe is a three-stage knockout tournament, with Ditcheva returning in this Saturday’s semis in Paris.
    The global league instead features two qualification bouts with points earned per method of victory.
    From there, the top four in each division progress to the semis and final where a title belt and winner-take-all $1m cash prize is at stake.
    But Serrano will instead feature in the PFL’s newly-launched super-fight series, which will also see Jake Paul, 26, and Francis Ngannou, 37, debut.
    So Ditcheva is eyeing a crossover mega-fight against Serrano, who she has admired from a distance over the years.
    PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year! 
    She said: “I’d definitely put it out there that I’d be up for that. We’ll see what happens but Serrano is a top level boxer. It would be interesting. 
    “She fought Katie Taylor and it was a close fight and I’ve always watched Katie and never thought anybody would be on her level so that was a big stand out moment for her. 
    “I’ve admired what Serrano did in that fight and someone I’ve looked at as a top level athlete. 
    “It’s nice to see a little crossover in the sport, I’m excited to see how it works out and what they decide to do with it.” 
    Before any talk of super-fights and $1m seasons, Ditcheva first faces Cornelia Holm in the French capital.
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    She said: “I’m expecting a tough fight. She had a close fight in the first round, she got knocked down but she also gave it to the girl. 
    “I know she’ll be tough but I don’t think I’ll struggle too much against her.” 
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    Conor McGregor slammed by KSI for ’embarrassing’ himself at Anthony Joshua fight as YouTuber calls out UFC star

    KSI slammed Conor McGregor for “embarrassing” himself at Anthony Joshua’s fight. Both stars were ringside in August to watch when Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius.
    Conor McGregor pictured at Anthony Joshua’s fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    KSI with friend Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram @ksi
    Following the win, AJ took a lap around the ring and bumped into both McGregor and KSI.
    And McGregor was captured hurling abuse at KSI until Joshua intervened in support of his “guy.”
    KSI has since lifted the lid on the bizarre incident and claimed the Irishman was trying to talk his way into a mega-fight.
    He told Misfits Boxing’s YouTube channel: “It was pretty weird if I’m being honest.
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    “I think I had heard Conor saying that I can’t box and this and that, it was pretty embarrassing for him because AJ was like ‘nah nah, that’s my guy’ so he looked a little bit stupid there.
    “But with Conor, clearly I think he wants a bite at the cherry, he wants a piece of the king and he understands that this right here is where the money is at.
    “Everyone is a normal person at the end of the day, same as me just a normal guy and I treat everyone the same.
    “Just because he’s Conor McGregor doesn’t mean anything to me.”
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    McGregor, 35, surprisingly called out KSI, 30, while mocking his fighting ability in the ring immediately after Joshua’s KO victory.
    He said: “I know your man KSI is in the crowd and he couldn’t box eggs if he worked in an egg boxing factory.
    “So if he wants to get in here I’ll give him a final yoke, bare-knuckle if you want!”
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