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      Francis Ngannou makes cheeky dig at UFC boss Dana White in official announcement of Tyson Fury fight

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU took the opportunity to fire shots at Dana White in the announcement of his boxing match with Tyson Fury.The former UFC heavyweight champion’s multi-million-pound Saudi showdown with the Gypsy King was officially announced on Tuesday.
      Francis Ngannou has landed a multi-million-pound showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: ESPN
      Dana White wasn’t keen on the bout while Ngannou was under contract with the UFC and recently suggested it was a ‘gimmick fight’Credit: GETTY
      Ngannou has mocked White’s comments by setting up GIMIK Fight Promotions – which will co-promote his clash with FuryCredit: GETTY
      It saw Ngannou bag the biggest purse of his career a mere six months after leaving MMA’s top promotion.
      White wasn’t keen on making the bout while the Cameroonian was still under contract with the UFC and recently suggested it a “gimmick fight”.
      Ngannou, 36, clearly took the comments to heart, setting up his own promotion aptly named GIMIK Fight Promotions.
      Ngannou’s formation of the promotion was revealed in the official press release for the fight.
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      An excerpt of the release read: “The clash is to find out who is ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ will take place under the official rules of boxing, with 3 judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system.
      “Both fighters, however, are promising to meet in the middle of the ring, go to war and win by knockout in devastating fashion.
      “An agreement has been reached with Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s Promotional banner, Gimik Fight Promotions, to partner with Riyadh Season to host the history-making event that will capture the imagination of fight fans around the globe.”
      UFC fans were quick to see the not-so thinly-veiled dig at White and were quick to comment, with one saying: “No way hahaha genius.”
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      Another said: “Genius name.”
      And another said: “What a name.”
      One remarked: “Ha. I didn’t notice. That’s awesome.”
      Another chimed in: “10-7 round to Ngannou.”
      One Ngannou fan said: “Lmfaoo!!! Let’s go, Francis.”

      Ngannou’s clash with WBC heavyweight champion Fury will mark his professional boxing debut, in which he plans to turn the combat sports world upside down.
      The Predator 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.
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      “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…
      “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.” More

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      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has been romantically linked to a fellow sports star.The Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist, who is set to take on Tyson Fury in the boxing ring in October 2023, is rumoured to be dating Miesha Tate.
      Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has been romantically linked to Francis NgannouCredit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?
      Miesha Tate is an American professional mixed martial artist.
      She was born on August 18, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington in the US.
      Miesha, also known as Cupcake, became involved in MMA when she was attending Central Washington University and a friend encouraged her to attend a club with her.
      She made her professional debut in November 2007 and claimed her first title, the 135-pound FCF Women’s Bantamweight Championship, in 2009.
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      Miesha is rumoured to be dating “The Predator” Francis Ngannou though neither party has confirmed the speculation.
      In April 2022, the two fighters met at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, with Miesha later uploading an adorable picture of Franics and her kids to her Twitter.
      She captioned the sweet shot: “The Baddest Man on the Planet is really just a gentle giant!”
      In 2022, Miesha entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – and won.
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      Do Francis Ngannou and Miesha Tate have any children?
      Miesha has two children from her past relationship with fellow MMA fighter Johnny Nuñez.
      She gave birth to their daughter, Amaia Nevaeh Nuñez, on June 4, 2018.
      Then on June 14, 2020, she gave birth to their son, Daxton Wylder Nuñez.
      Miesha gave birth to Dax on the bathroom floor at her home in Singapore due to not having enough time to make it to hospital.
      Ngannou does not have any children.
      What is Miesha Tate’s UFC record and when did she retire?
      Miesha officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in February 2013.
      Her record is 19-9-0, meaning she has 19 wins, 9 losses and no draws.
      Tate retired from MMA in 2016 to explore options outside of the sport and start her family.
      She returned in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, revealing she had left the sport in a “dark place”.
      Tate told MMA Fighting: “I was just kind of in a dark place to be honest, the latter part of my career. A lot of things in my personal life caught up to me.”
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      She added: “I’m ready to make that comeback. I’m ready to make that second surge at my career.”
      After a second consecutive loss in July 2022, Miesha was forced to wear an eye patch due to her injuries. More

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      Tyson Fury swaps 07 Passat for £192,000 Porsche GT3 RS as boxer shows off incredible new ride on Instagram

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      TYSON FURY took a break from his 07 Passat as he showed off his brand new Porsche.Fury took to Instagram where he revealed his new GT3 RS – fresh out of the garage – shortly before taking it out for a spin.

      Tyson Fury showed off his brand new Porsche on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Fury bought a GT3 RS which costs a minimum of £192,600Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Fury took a break from his humble 07 Passat as he took his Porsche off the garageCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The car’s price starts at £192,600 but with the customisation it’s likely to cost over £200,000.
      Fury said: “I’m gonna take my brand new GT3 RS out for a drive today.
      “First time it’s been out of the garage since I got it. I’m looking forward to giving it a blast because that’s what life’s about, enjoying the spoils of war.”
      Of course this doesn’t mean Fury is done with his humble 07 Passat, which he proudly drives around despite his immense fortune.
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      The Gypsy King insisted last year his boxing career was never about money and material wealth as his passion for the sport is what got him on this journey.
      Fury said: “For me, I come from f**k all, I come from nothing. It’s never been about money, I’m not a money person.
      “I drive around in an 07 Passat on 56 point diesel. I don’t care, I don’t care what I’ve got.
      “It’s never been about money with me. I know a lot of people with money, big money – but none of them are happy.
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      “Not one of them. And I know money can’t make happiness. It’s not even been about belts with me, it’s not been about legacies.
      “It’s not been about anything apart from punching a motherf*****g face in on the night. That’s all it’s ever been about, excuse the language.
      “All I ever want to do is win, money aside. Money is beautiful, it’s great. It’s great to be paid for what you do.”
      Fury is now getting ready for his showdown clash with UFC legend Francis Ngannou.
      The two heavyweights will lock horns in a boxing match on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. More

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      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou? Stream, TV channel, UK start time, location, rules and undercard for huge clash

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

      Tyson Fury challenged Francis Ngannou to a crossover cash last April while the MMA star was still under contract with the UFCCredit: ESPN
      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 36-year-old is a free agent after leaving the UFC back in January.
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      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10pm 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 will be likely be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      The event will likely be priced at £26.95.
      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
      The undercard for Fury vs Ngannou has yet to be announced.
      But check back at SunSpot for all details on the event as they are released.
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      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.”
      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.” More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight location and date revealed for boxing scrap with WBC title NOT on the line

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      TYSON FURY’S circus showdown with MMA monster Francis Ngannou is happening on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.The 34-year-old WBC heavyweight champion of the boxing world will face his mixed martial arts rival in a bout to decide who takes on Mike Tyson’s old moniker of the Baddest Man on the Planet.
      Tyson Fury’s next fight has been revealedCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King will face former UFC star Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      The cross-sport clash will happen under Queensberry rules over 10 rounds and NOT be for the Gypsy King’s iconic green and gold title.
      The bout will happen in a standard boxing ring – not the metal cage 36-year-old Ngannou made his name in with the UFC.
      And the Cameroonian powerhouse will not be able to use any of the kicks, elbows or chokeholds he learned in the Paris MMA gym he started his incredible story in.
      Ngannou grew up in the impoverished village of Batie and was raised by his aunt before going to work on a sand mine aged just 10,
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      Aged 22 – with a dream to become the new Mike Tyson – Ngannou reached France illegally, after spending time in a Spanish prison, and was homeless once he landed in the French capital.
      His first MMA gym was also his home before he went on an incredible run that took him to his 2015 UFC debut and the heavyweight title in 2021.
      However, the 6ft 4in powerhouse fell out with the ruthless Las Vegas promotion, vacated his title and left in at the start of 2023.
      The KO artist signed a new contract with MMA company PFL in May but he has permission to take on ventures in other sports.
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      Fury will get pelters from boxing purists who want to see him in an undisputed decider with WBA, WBO and IBF Oleksandr Usyk or an overdue all-English clash with Anthony Joshua.
      But the Morecambe showman will insist he has offered both men lucrative deals and they are the ones to blame for him branching out into big-money freak fights.
      Fury has already labelled Ngannou as a “big, stiff tramp” and has insisted he could KO him after downing 15 pints.
      Fury battered Derek Chisora into a tenth-round stoppage in his last fight in DecemberCredit: Reuters More

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      UFC legend Nate Diaz risks injury by taking part in gruelling sport THREE WEEKS before Jake Paul fight

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      NATE DIAZ risks potentially picking up an injury just weeks before his showdown with Jake Paul – by taking part in TWO triathlons.The former UFC lightweight title challenger will lock horns with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a Dallas dust-up on August 5.
      Nate Diaz will throw down with Jake Paul in a boxing week on August 5Credit: DAZN
      But the former UFC star will take part in TWO triathlons before he faces the YouTuberCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATEDIAZ209
      Diaz has taken part in triathlons throughout his fight careerCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATEDIAZ209
      Diaz, 38, has trained in triathlons throughout his career in order to keep himself in tip-top shape.
      And he would’ve taken part in back-to-back triathlons by the time he shares the ring with Problem Child Paul.
      During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, he said: “I’ve got a race this weekend and next weekend also.
      “But this one’s going to be in a lake so that’s good. Those are my favourite races.”

      Diaz shares his love of triathlons with brother Nick, who has competed in the treacherous ‘Escape From Alcatraz’ – in which competitors swim from the notorious island prison back to mainland San Franciso.
      But Nate has yet to participate in the race, admitting: “I never did Alcatraz though, my brother did it.
      “I would have done that one but we race all year long.
      “And about a week or two out I try not to do too big of races.
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      Nate Diaz’s clash with Jake Paul will be hifs first fight since leaving the UFC last yearCredit: Getty
      “So every time he’s done Alcatraz I was about two weeks out from a fight so I’d always miss that race.
      “But I’ve done other stuff like I did the Big Kahuna half Ironman in Santa Cruz, out there you swim around the pier.
      “The whole team you hear seals and a load of s**t, it’s the scariest thing ever I hate those.”
      Nate isn’t the biggest fan of ocean swims – mainly because of his fear of being eaten by sharks.
      He continued: “Every time we would be on the beach getting ready to go in the morning, my brother would be all pumped up.
      “I’d be like ‘Motherf****r, I’m only doing this because of you and now I’m going to get eaten by a shark’.
      Jake Paul has vowed to put a beating on Nate DiazCredit: GETTY
      “I hate ocean swims but I’ve done a bunch of them and now that my brother hasn’t been competing as much, I haven’t been dragged into too many ocean ones.”
      Nate’s clash with Paul will be his maiden professional boxing match and first outing since officially leaving the UFC last November.
      And former Disney star Paul plans to make it a long night at the office for the Stockton slugger.
      The 26-year-old said: “I’m going to make sure it’s a living hell the whole time.
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      “I think that he’s got a long night ahead of him.
      “I do as well but I’m not afraid of it. I’m ready to rock and roll.” More

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      Fans joke Tyson Fury’s ‘been out of the ring so long he forgot what sport he’s in’ after bizarre shadow boxing video

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      TYSON FURY had fans joking that he’s forgotten what sport he’s in after showing off some MMA skills. Fury has been out the ring since December when he took ten rounds to beat old rival Derek Chisora for the third time.
      Tyson Fury showed off his MMA skills in a shadow boxing videoCredit: Instgram @tysonfury
      Tyson Fury shadow boxing ahead of his next fightCredit: Instgram @tysonfury
      And his next bout is expected to be against Francis Ngannou, the ex-UFC heavyweight champion.
      The fight will be in a boxing ring but Fury has shown he can mix his strikes just like Ngannou as he pulled off some knees and elbows.
      One fan said: “Blud been out the ring for so long he forgot what sport he’s in.”
      Another added: “Looking in fantastic shape champ.”
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      One joked: “Why’s he throwing elbows like he’s going to go anywhere near a cage to fight in MMA.”
      The heavyweight stars of boxing and MMA are close to confirming their exhibition extravaganza.
      It will be Ngannou’s first foray into boxing, which he paved the way for after leaving the UFC when his contract expired.
      Whereas Fury failed in talks to face Oleksandr Usyk this year, which for the first time ever would have seen all four heavyweight belts at stake.
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      Now Usyk, 36, defends his unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts against Daniel Dubois, 25, on August 26 in Poland.
      And Anthony Joshua, 33, returns in a rematch with Dillian Whyte, 35, on August 12.
      AJ also has a super-fight against Deontay Wilder, 37, in Saudi Arabia lined up afterwards.
      So it has left Fury, 34, somewhat in the lurch and forced to turn his attention to Ngannou, 36,.
      They are also lined up for a Saudi showdown, believed to be an exhibition without the WBC title on the line.
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      Nate Diaz, 38, hits back at claims he is fighting with brain damage as ex-UFC star insists ‘I’m smarter now than ever’

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      NATE DIAZ has hit back at claims he is fighting with brain damage and insisted: “I’m smarter now than ever”. Diaz is a veteran of MMA with 34 bouts but at the age of 38 he is making his professional boxing debut against Jake Paul.
      Nate Diaz has hit back at claims he is fighting with brain damageCredit: Getty
      And ahead of the August 5 bout, the American denied suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
      Diaz said on The Pat McAfee Show: “These f****** are talking about how I talk, and I’ve got f****** CTE or some s***.
      “I’m like, ‘Bro, I’ve been talking this way the whole motherf****** time.’ It’s got nothing to do with getting hit or none of that.
      “I’m smarter now than ever.”
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      CTE is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated head trauma, including concussions and repeated blows.
      It is also associated with the development of dementia and has affected fighters and NFL stars.
      Diaz – who has suffered nasty cuts to the face during his career – is looking to maintain his record of having never been knocked out.
      He said: “I don’t really be eating punches like they say.
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      “I bleed because of the forearms and elbows and s*** cut me up but like I said, I’ve been in a boxing gym and it might not look like it but I roll with a lot of these punches that anybody lands on me.
      “I’m not just walking in like a meathead into punches. I’ve never been knocked out. I’ve never even really been f****** stunned stupid or nothing.”
      Paul, 26, returns off the back of his first ever defeat, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      And he will do so in his first-ever fight scheduled over ten rounds.
      Paul said: “I’m going to make sure it’s a living hell the whole time.
      “I think that he’s got a long night ahead of him. I do as well but I’m not afraid of it. I’m ready to rock and roll.”
      Jake Paul facing off with Nate DiazCredit: @mostvaluablepromotions More