“He worships the champion but lacks wisdom” – Fans react when Francis Ngannou told Jake Paul to his face that Mike Tyson “is going to beat him”
Francis Ngannou on Jake Paul’s Podcast The former UFC heavyweight champion made his prediction for the fight.
"Francis Ngannou Predicts Jake Paul's Defeat Against Mike Tyson: A Warning on the Legend's Experience"
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Ngannou made his boxing debut with an impressive performance against Tyson Fury last year and trained with Iron Mike before that fight. He claims that the 58-year-old “still has endurance.”
Due to his loyalty to Tyson, Ngannou was asked about his thoughts on the fight during a press meeting of the Professional Boxing Association last month, where he stated that he believes Tyson “will beat Paul.”
Jake Paul challenges Francis Ngannou on his prediction This statement led the young provocateur to challenge Ngannou on the topic when speaking on his podcast. Jake said: “I talked to some reporters yesterday or the day before, and I said that Mike Tyson would beat me.”
Ngannou responded without hesitation: “Yes. Listen, I saw Tyson move to show me things, and I said, ‘calm down’, he still has endurance. We’re talking about Mike, man. Mike is something else; he is a role model.”
While many believe Tyson’s win is only possible by knockout, Francis Ngannou thinks the former heavyweight champion could go the distance and win by points.
In an attempt to gain an edge over his opponent, Jake Paul asked his guest if there was anything specific he should be aware of when facing Mike Tyson.
Ngannou replied: “You have to pay attention to everything. Mike will move from this side to that side without you knowing. Under other circumstances, I would say ‘okay, let’s go Jake’, but in this case, I say ‘brother, let’s be realistic’.”
The highly anticipated match was set to take place on July 20, but it had to be postponed due to the worsening injury Tyson sustained while on a flight.
Concerns about the Tyson vs. Paul Match Many are still concerned about the possibility of a 58-year-old with major health issues entering the ring with a 27-year-old in peak physical condition. The Texas Licensing and Registration Board has approved this match as a heavyweight professional fight; however, there will be a set of modified rules to prevent serious harm to Mike Tyson.
Instead of the usual three-minute rounds, there will be a one-minute reduction, with eight two-minute rounds instead. The pair will also use 14-ounce gloves rather than the standard 10-ounce gloves for heavyweight bouts. Knockouts are allowed, as usual, and the outcome will be recorded in both fighters’ professional records.
