Francis Ngannou is going to fill his pockets for his boxing fight against Tyson Fury, his manager half-words reveals the astronomical sums.
The “Predator” has been trying for a long time to get a boxing match against the “Gypsy King”. In January, Francis Ngannou became the first champion in decades to leave the UFC. At the time, the heavyweight said getting a boxing fight was one of his main goals as a free agent. Although many people, including UFC commentator Daniel Cormier, doubted his claims, the deal went through. Earlier this week, Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou was announced for October in Saudi Arabia.
Francis Ngannou won his bet
In October, Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury will face off for ten rounds in a boxing ring. Many are rejoicing that the former UFC fighter is receiving a huge salary, including Marquel Martin. The longtime heavyweight manager opened up about the fight during a recent interview on The MMA Hour.
The manager was asked about Francis Ngannou’s salary for his boxing fight against Tyson Fury. Martin said the purse from this fight would be more than his entire UFC career. And it’s not about to stop, according to the representative.
“Oh my God, I mean. Hands down,” Marquel Martin replied when asked if Ngannou’s fight against Tyson Fury would be his highest paid fight.
