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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, ring-walks, undercard for huge fight THIS WEEKEND

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      TYSON FURY will return to the ring to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a historic crossover fight tomorrow night.The WBC champion and the MMA star have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of two years.

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      Fury and Ngannou will now take to the ring to end their long-standing online feud.
      A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after Ngannou entered the ring and faced off with Fury following the Gypsy King’s knockout win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley back over a year ago.
      The fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted to UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
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      But now the 37-year-old walked out on the UFC at the start of the year and instead signed for rivals The Professional Fighters League.
      The PFL gave Ngannou the green light to make his dream switch to boxing.
      And it paved the way for him to climb right to the top of the tree to challenge the lineal champion Fury.
      A win for Ngannou would be among the sport’s greatest shocks while Fury would suffer a disastrious defeat.
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      After all, he’s already lined himself up a huge fight against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight titles.
      So legacies and reputations are on the line this Saturday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
      Who are their trainers?
      Fury linked up with Sugarhill Steward – nephew to the legendary Emanuel – before his 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder.
      The pair have since won all four of their bouts together, including two wins over Wilder, with all of the victories coming by stoppage.
      Ngannou’s striking coach has long been former kickboxer Dewey Cooper, who will be in his corner against Fury.
      As will his head MMA trainer Eric Nicksick and boxing icon Mike Tyson, who has mentored Ngannou throughout his camp.
      Mike Tyson has been coaching Francis NgannouCredit: AFP
      What belts are on the line?
      As Ngannou is making his professional boxing debut – and therefore not ranked by the WBC – he cannot challenge for Fury’s belt.
      But the WBC are involved in the spectacle showdown and have introduced a “Riyadh Champion” belt.
      Fury’s brother Tommy won a similar “Diriyah Belt” in February following his win over Jake Paul.
      The Gypsy King is the lineal champion, so a win for Ngannou means he would be deemed the mythical champ.
      Fury’s WBC world title will not be on the line against NgannouCredit: Reuters
      What happened in Fury’s last fight?
      Fury suffered frustration last year as he failed to get fights with Anthony Joshua or Usyk over the line.
      So he had to settle with an unwanted trilogy bout with Derek Chisora, who he had twice stopped in the past.
      The trilogy at Spurs’ 62,000-seater was as one-sided as it could be with Fury winning in ten rounds.
      It proved to be nothing more than a runout for Fury, who again set his sights on Usyk.
      Fury stopped Derek Chisora in ten rounds of their trilogyCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      What happened in Ngannou’s last fight?
      Ngannou left the UFC after a five-round decision win over Frenchman Ciryl Gane in California.
      And he was expected to meet Jon Jones in a heavyweight super-fight.
      But talks between Ngannou and the UFC broke down amid a disagreement in terms.
      So it allowed the Cameroonian to cross over to the boxing ring.
      Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane in his final UFC fightCredit: Getty
      How much will they make?
      Tyson and Francis Ngannou are reportedly set to receive a lucrative paycheck after their highly-anticipated fight.
      According to Sport Bible, Ngannou will earn a staggering £6million for this bout.
      That is 10 times more than what the 37-year-old made in his last UFC fight in 2022 before he quit Dana White’s promotion.
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been confirmed yet but it is safe to imagine he will pocket even more from the oil rich nation.
      The Mancunian made $5m (£4m) as a base purse for his third fight against Deontay Wilder two years ago.
      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.45pm UK time.
      The fight will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.

      What channel is Fury vs Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury’s clash with Ngannou has been confirmed to be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      TNT Sports have confirmed that the PPV price will cost fans £21.95 which is cheaper than Tommy Fury’s win against KSI.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Fury vs Ngannou full card
      Perhaps the tastiest fight on the undercard is between Davie Adeleye and Fabio Wardley.
      The pair came to blows at the Fury vs Ngannou press conference last month and Wardley was left bloodied.
      Full card below (subject to change):

      Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
      Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
      Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
      Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
      Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
      Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan

      What’s been said?
      Fury said after he beat Whyte in 2022: “Big Francis Ngannou is here today.
      “He’s on my hit list in an exhibition fight, however he wants it: in a cage, in a boxing ring, boxing gloves, UFC gloves, we can make it happen. I think everyone wants to see it.
      “He’s a monster of a guy, I’m a monster of a guy, so it will be a clash of the titans for sure.”
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      Ngannou has said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.”
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      Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo to rub shoulders again as UFC star says he’ll attend Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

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      CONOR MCGREGOR is set to be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia this weekend.The eyes of the sporting world will be firmly fixed on Riyadh on Saturday night when WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou in a controversial crossover clash.
      Tyson Fury throws down with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
      Footie icon Cristiano Ronaldo will be in attendance to watch pal Ngannou in actionCredit: TWITTER@FRANCISNGANNOU
      UFC superstar Conor McGregor will also be in attendance for the Riyadh rumbleCredit: PA
      A slew of celebs will be in attendance for the Saudi showdown – including Al-Nassr and Portugal star Ronaldo.
      And the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be joined by UFC poster boy McGregor, who announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he’s jetting over to the Kingdom today to attend the fight.
      He wrote: “Just getting on to announce I will be heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia early AM tomorrow for the big heavyweight blockbuster fight between boxer Tyson Fury and mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou – crossover boxing.
      “MMA ventures over to boxing once again, and this time in the Kingdom and this time with the heavyweights.
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      “So excited to be there, can’t wait to touch down in Saudi Arabia, see what the country has to offer.
      “And I appreciate the invite sincerely. I’m looking forward to it so much.”
      Ronaldo’s attendance at the fight was revealed on Thursday by former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou on X.
      Alongside pictures of himself and Ronaldo after Al-Nassr’s 4-3 win over Al-Duhail earlier this week, he wrote: “Great to see you this week my brother @Cristiano.
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      “And thank you for inviting me and my family out to @AlNassrFC game. See you Saturday #FuryNgannou.”
      McGregor and Ronaldo, 35 and 38 respectively, are no strangers to one another, having met in the summer of 2016.
      Fan favourite Ronaldo dropped in on the Irishman’s 2016 training camp for his UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz.
      MMA man-mountain Ngannou will look to go one better than McGregor did in his 2017 crossover clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr and pull off one of the great sporting upsets and hand Fury his first professional loss.
      And The Notorious is refusing to rule out his chances of shocking the world in the desert dust-up.
      He said: “I’d like to talk about the bout.
      “Great bout, interesting bout. Francis Ngannou for me is more of a kickboxer/boxer than he is a mixed martial artist, in my opinion.
      Conor McGregor is set for a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo at the fightCredit: THE MAC LIFE
      The pair met one another in the summer of 2016 in Las VegasCredit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO
      “You start throwing in grappling with Francis, it’s never good for him.
      “He has a striker’s mentality. He has a tall ask with Tyson Fury, but any man can land a shot.
      “I’m excited to see it unfold. Tyson looks great in the build-up, fast, light, elusive.
      “It could be a seriously stellar performance from Tyson Fury here.
      “What’s the variables in this? The Mike Tyson variable is very interesting in Francis Ngannou’s corner.
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      “Francis has power, Francis has big power.
      “With that power, anything can happen. I don’t think Tyson’s going to want to let Francis test his power on him.” More

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      Tyson Fury ‘unhappy’ with Oleksandr Usyk fight announcement and warns ‘that’s how people get knocked out’

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      TYSON FURY is “unhappy” with the announcement of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk and warned: “That’s how people get knocked out.”Fury returns on Saturday in a crossover clash against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
      Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have signed to fightCredit: Getty
      But before the boxing and MMA stars even shared the ring, it was revealed an undisputed title decider with Usyk has been agreed.
      Fury was left unimpressed that his next fight had been announced before his upcoming one – as that is how accidents happen.
      He said on The MMA Hour: “It wasn’t my choice.
      “I would never in a million years do that, but the people who are putting these fights on, who are paying the money, they’re in control. They’re the promoters of the event.
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      “So, the paymaster does what the paymaster wants, basically. But if it was up to me, I would have never, ever, ever done that, ever.
      “Because I never count chickens before they hatch, ever. They should never announce fights before the first one happens, because that’s how people get knocked out.
      “But I’m not even looking at the next fight. I’m only concentrating on Francis. If it means breaking these two hands and getting a cut right through [my eyebrow] to win, I will do it.
      “Don’t worry about that. Nothing else matters, only Saturday night.”
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      Fury, 35, and Usyk, 36, have signed for what will be the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification.
      And promoters have eyed a December 23 date, just eight weeks after Fury’s fight with Ngannou, 37, has been wrapped up.
      But he said: “I wasn’t happy at first, for them to announce it, but there was a lot going on in the background.
      “For me, I don’t concentrate on any other fight other than Saturday night.
      “What happens in the future stays in the future. I’m living for today and this moment.
      “My moment now is to fight Francis for the ‘baddest man on the planet’ title, and when I’ve won that, only after I’ve won that, I won’t even think about my next [fight] until I’ve had a week off and spent some time with my family. I’ve been in camp 12 weeks.”
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      Tyson Fury leaves Kate Garraway in stitches during chat about ‘love handles’ live on GMB ahead of Francis Ngannou fight

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      TYSON FURY left Kate Garraway in stitches during a chat about his “love handles”.Fury returns on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a money-spinning crossover clash.
      Tyson Fury left Kate Garraway in stitches during a chat about his ‘lovehandles’Credit: ITV
      Fury and Francis Ngannou ahead of their fight in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      The Gypsy King has boasted in the past about being able to beat chiseled rivals while sporting a “dad bod”.
      And he told Good Morning Britain host Kate that he will not mess with his winning formula, as she burst into laughter.
      Fury said: “I embrace the love handles. The love handles make me unique, it makes me a unique fighter to have my love handles.
      “I represent all the fat people around the world, all the dad bods, all the chubsters, I fight for those people.”
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      Fury, 35, welcomes Ngannou, 37, over to the boxing ring after the MMA star walked out on the UFC.
      And the WBC world boxing champ admitted it has been hard to study the boxing debutant.
      He said: “It’s been a little bit difficult to get any footage on the guy but at the end of the day I can only be the best version of myself.
      “It’s not really about what the opponent does, ever, it’s always about me being the best version of myself and going in there fully prepared and expecting the unexpected.”
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      Fury has already signed for his next fight before even sharing the ring with powerhouse Ngannou.
      He has an agreement in place with Oleksandr Usyk, 36, to meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification.
      Promoters have eyed a December 23 date in Saudi, meaning Fury has little time to breathe between bouts.
      He admitted: “It’s a quick turnaround yes, that’s for sure.
      “But I’ve been prepping for these boxing fights for 35 years, if I can’t do it now I’m never going to be able to do it.
      “It’s never been a thing of, ‘I’m going to go for it or I’m not going to go for it.’
      “It’s always been thing have happened, finances have been involved and things haven’t worked out for whatever reason.
      “This time, everything’s in place, everything’s there and the deal was done in like ten minutes when before it was taking months on end to get sorted out.”
      Fury and Usyk are lined up to fight in DecemberCredit: REUTERS More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, rules, ring-walks, undercard for epic Saudi bout

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      TYSON FURY will return to the ring to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a historic crossover fight THIS WEEKEND.The WBC champion and the MMA star have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of two years.

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      Fury and Ngannou will now take to the ring to end their long-standing online feud.
      A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after Ngannou entered the ring and faced off with Fury following the Gypsy King’s knockout win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley back over a year ago.
      The fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted to UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
      But now the 37-year-old walked out on the UFC at the start of the year and instead signed for rivals The Professional Fighters League.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      The PFL gave Ngannou the green light to make his dream switch to boxing.
      And it paved the way for him to climb right to the top of the tree to challenge the lineal champion Fury.
      A win for Ngannou would be among the sport’s greatest shocks while Fury would suffer a disastrious defeat.
      After all, he’s already lined himself up a huge fight against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight titles.
      Most read in Boxing
      So legacies and reputations are on the line this Saturday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
      Who are their trainers?
      Fury linked up with Sugarhill Steward – nephew to the legendary Emanuel – before his 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder.
      The pair have since won all four of their bouts together, including two wins over Wilder, with all of the victories coming by stoppage.
      Ngannou’s striking coach has long been former kickboxer Dewey Cooper, who will be in his corner against Fury.
      As will his head MMA trainer Eric Nicksick and boxing icon Mike Tyson, who has mentored Ngannou throughout his camp.
      Mike Tyson has been coaching Francis NgannouCredit: AFP
      What belts are on the line?
      As Ngannou is making his professional boxing debut – and therefore not ranked by the WBC – he cannot challenge for Fury’s belt.
      But the WBC are involved in the spectacle showdown and have introduced a “Riyadh Champion” belt.
      Fury’s brother Tommy won a similar “Diriyah Belt” in February following his win over Jake Paul.
      The Gypsy King is the lineal champion, so a win for Ngannou means he would be deemed the mythical champ.
      Fury’s WBC world title will not be on the line against NgannouCredit: Reuters
      What happened in Fury’s last fight?
      Fury suffered frustration last year as he failed to get fights with Anthony Joshua or Usyk over the line.
      So he had to settle with an unwanted trilogy bout with Derek Chisora, who he had twice stopped in the past.
      The trilogy at Spurs’ 62,000-seater was as one-sided as it could be with Fury winning in ten rounds.
      It proved to be nothing more than a runout for Fury, who again set his sights on Usyk.
      Fury stopped Derek Chisora in ten rounds of their trilogyCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      What happened in Ngannou’s last fight?
      Ngannou left the UFC after a five-round decision win over Frenchman Ciryl Gane in California.
      And he was expected to meet Jon Jones in a heavyweight super-fight.
      But talks between Ngannou and the UFC broke down amid a disagreement in terms.
      So it allowed the Cameroonian to cross over to the boxing ring.
      Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane in his final UFC fightCredit: Getty
      How much will they make?
      Tyson and Francis Ngannou are reportedly set to receive a lucrative paycheck after their highly-anticipated fight.
      According to Sport Bible, Ngannou will earn a staggering £6million for this bout.
      That is 10 times more than what the 37-year-old made in his last UFC fight in 2022 before he quit Dana White’s promotion.
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been confirmed yet but it is safe to imagine he will pocket even more from the oil rich nation.
      The Mancunian made $5m (£4m) as a base purse for his third fight against Deontay Wilder two years ago.
      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.45pm UK time.
      The fight will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.

      What channel is Fury vs Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury’s clash with Ngannou has been confirmed to be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      TNT Sports have confirmed that the PPV price will cost fans £21.95 which is cheaper than Tommy Fury’s win against KSI.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Fury vs Ngannou full card
      Perhaps the tastiest fight on the undercard is between Davie Adeleye and Fabio Wardley.
      The pair came to blows at the Fury vs Ngannou press conference last month and Wardley was left bloodied.
      Full card below (subject to change):

      Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
      Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
      Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
      Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
      Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
      Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan

      What’s been said?
      Fury said after he beat Whyte in 2022: “Big Francis Ngannou is here today.
      “He’s on my hit list in an exhibition fight, however he wants it: in a cage, in a boxing ring, boxing gloves, UFC gloves, we can make it happen. I think everyone wants to see it.
      “He’s a monster of a guy, I’m a monster of a guy, so it will be a clash of the titans for sure.”
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      Ngannou has said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.”
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      Tyson Fury sends message of support to Alexander Volkanovski after UFC champ opens up on mental health battle

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      TYSON FURY sent a message of support to Alexander Volkanovski after the UFC champion opened up on his mental health battle. Volkanovski revealed the struggles he went through while out of training camp following his rematch loss to Islam Makhachev.
      Tyson Fury supported Alexander Volkanovski after he opened up on his mental health battleCredit: Reuters
      Volkanovski after his rematch defeat to Islam MakhachevCredit: Getty
      Fury has been an advocate of mental health amid his own battle which saw him lose his world titles and balloon up to nearly 30 stone.
      But it inspired one of sport’s greatest ever comebacks after the Gypsy King returned to boxing to win the belts again.
      Now the heavyweight hero is encouraging others to speak out and hailed Volkanovski for his post-fight admission.
      Fury, 35, told The Mac Life: “I have been in that situation all year.
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      “I’ve not boxed since last year, early-December of 2022 and there was a lot of uncertainty [about] if I would even box again.
      “Out of the blue, all of this has come, and I’ve not got one fight but two fights lined up.
      “What I would say to Alexander is keep going. You know, he’s a very good professional athlete and you win some, you lose some.
      “Dust yourself off, get back in there and kick a***.”
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      Volkanovski filled in for Charles Oliveira on just 11 days’ notice to rematch lightweight champ Makhachev in Abu Dhabi.
      Volkanovski, 35, had been beaten by Makhachev, 31, on points in his initial 155lb title challenge in February but beat Yair Rodriguez in July.
      And the Australian legend revealed the mental battle he had fought during the three months of not being in training camp.
      Volkanovski said: “It is hard. It really is hard for athletes.
      “I never thought I’d struggle with it but for some reason when I wasn’t fighting or in camp…”
      Volkanovski had to pause to gather his thoughts before adding: “F***, sorry. It (not being in camp) was just doing my head in.
      “So when this opportunity came up, I’ll be honest I wasn’t training as much as I should’ve, but I thought I had to do it.
      “Had to take it. I thought it would be… I was telling myself it was meant to be. I was doing my head in not fighting.
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      “Don’t know why. I’ve got a beautiful family. I think you just need to keep busy. So I ask the UFC to keep me busy.
      “I need to be in camp or I’m gunna do my head in. I’ll leave it at that.”
      How to get help
      NHS talking therapies can help if you’re struggling to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression. 
      Your GP can refer you or, in England, you can refer yourself online via nhs.uk/talk.
      If you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown, NHS urgent mental health helplines offer 24-hour advice and support for people of all ages. 
      Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline via nhs.uk/urgentmentalhealth (England only). 
      The charity Mind also provides support to those that need it. Call 0300 123 3393.
      If someone’s life is at risk or they cannot be kept safe, call 999. More

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      Tyson Fury blames younger brother Shane for little-known phobia that Gypsy King ‘still has nightmares about’

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      TYSON FURY revealed he has a phobia of worms, which he blames on his younger brother.Fury is considered the best boxer in the world thanks to his stunning 34-match undefeated streak, which has seen him winning a staggering 33 times along the way.
      Tyson Fury’s younger brother Shane has caused him his biggest phobiaCredit: YouTube
      Fury is so afraid of worms that he still has nightmares about itCredit: 2021 Getty Images
      The Gypsy King poses as a titan of the game with his devastating power, defensive prowess and crafty footwork.
      That of course is combined with the Mancunian’s brash character and non-stop banter which gets him under the skin of his boxing opponents.
      However, even a brave fighter like himself is not without weakness as he confirmed there is one fear he just can’t face.
      The 35-year-old revealed he can’t even stand the sight of worms due to childhood trauma.
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      For that, the WBC world heavyweight champion blames his brother Shane who would prank him when they were kids by placing worms into his wellies.
      Fury told The Mail on the red carpet at Tuesday’s grand arrivals press event: “I have a phobia of worms.
      “I am absolutely terrified of worms. It’s because my little brother Shane used to fill my wellies up with worms.
      “He used to pick out the biggest worms. I still have nightmares about it now, even when I see adult size welly boots.
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      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      “So, yeah I am absolutely terrified of worms. There you go!”
      Fury is now set to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a boxing fight on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
      And thankfully for the British superstar, there is not much Ngannou can do with worms once they step inside the ring in Riyadh… More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight purse: How much will each fighter make from huge crossover bout?

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      TYSON FURY and Francis Ngannou are set to receive a lucrative paycheck after their highly-anticipated fight.UFC legend Ngannou will compete in his first ever professional boxing match against WBC world heavyweight champion Fury.
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s purse has been revealedCredit: Getty
      Ngannou will make at least £6million from his first ever boxing fightCredit: Reuters
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been disclosed yet but he could pocket more than NgannouCredit: AP

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      The two heavyweight will lock horns this Saturday in Riyadh, which will mark the Gypsy King’s first ever competitive boxing fight in Saudi Arabia.
      According to Sport Bible, the MMA superstar is set to earn a staggering £6million for this bout.
      That is 10 times more than what the 37-year-old made in his last UFC fight in 2022 before he quit Dana White’s promotion.
      The Cameroonian defeated Ciryl Gane and pocketed about £600,000.
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      However, Fury suggested Ngannou will make more than that after they leave Saudi Arabia.
      The British superstar claimed his opponent will leave with an extra $10m (£8.1 m) in his bank account.
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been confirmed yet but it is safe to imagine he will pocket even more from the oil rich nation.
      The Mancunian made $5m (£4m) as a base purse for his third fight against Deontay Wilder two years ago.
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      But the two heavyweights had over $25m (£21m) in guaranteed earnings, as per the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
      The fight has received criticism from some boxing fans because of the fact Ngannou is not a boxer and may not be able to offer competition to the undefeated Fury.
      Plus, the venue has come under fire as Saudi Arabia’s royal family continue to be accused of sportswashing amid their dire human rights record. More