Francis Ngannou issues warning to Tyson Fury ahead of boxing fight

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has issued a warning to Tyson Fury, declaring that he will send the British boxer to dreamland when they collide in the boxing ring.

Scheduled for October 28 in Saudi Arabia, this long-awaited crossover fight will operate under boxing rules, although Fury's coveted WBC heavyweight title will not be up for grabs. Ngannou's pursuit of a showdown with Fury has been ongoing for years, but it wasn't until the beginning of this year, following his departure from the UFC, that the possibility became a reality.

Having inked a deal with the rival MMA promotion PFL, Ngannou found himself in a unique position. The terms of his new contract allow him to engage in boxing while remaining under MMA contract. "My ultimate dream has always been to don the boxing gloves and challenge the very best. This is my golden opportunity to make that lifelong dream come true and solidify my claim as the most fearsome individual on the planet. All I can say to Tyson at this stage is that he better be nimble in that squared circle because if I lay a hand on him, he'll be counting sheep," Ngannou confidently stated.

Dismissive of Ngannou's claim to fame as the possessor of the most devastating punch in existence, Fury responded, saying, "Once that bell rings, it'll be a barrage of bombs! This chap supposedly possesses the hardest punch on the planet, but let's see how he reacts when the Big GK [Gypsy King] connects."

During the Fury vs Ngannou bout, three judges will employ the customary 10-point must system to score the fight, which will consist of ten rounds, each spanning three minutes. Although Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, has clarified that this is not an exhibition match, the implications