WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury explained why he under no circumstances can afford to lose to the mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in the upcoming fight. According to the Briton, if this ...
“I have to be on top because it’s so much more than just boxing. You know, if I lose to the main contender or another champion, then it will be like: “Well, he lost to the champion, it happens.” But if I lose to an MMA guy, then I will never be able to appear in public again.
People will make fun of me and throw this at me forever. So this fight is more important to me than any other,” Fury said at a press conference.
Let us remind you that Fury and Ngannou will share the ring on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.